Jungfraubahn Holding AG operates as a leading Swiss tourism and mountain railway company specializing in excursion railways, winter sports facilities, and related tourism services in the Jungfrau Region. Its core offerings include operating the Jungfrau Railway Group, which encompasses several railways such as the Jungfrau Railway, Wengernalpbahn, Eiger Express, and associated cableways and chairlifts; managing winter sports facilities in locations like Kleine Scheidegg and Grindelwald; providing mountain experience packages that combine transport and leisure activities; owning and leasing commercial properties including restaurants and retail spaces; and operating hydropower plants that supply energy for its operations. The company segments its business into Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe, Winter Sports, and Experience Mountains, and primarily targets tourists with extensive distribution networks, particularly in Asian and global markets. Founded in 1893 and headquartered in Interlaken, Switzerland, Jungfraubahn Holding AG controls multiple subsidiaries including Jungfraubahn AG, Wengernalpbahn AG, Firstbahn AG, Jungfrau Gastronomie AG, and others, with significant stakes in regional mountain transport and tourism infrastructure.
In the last 1-2 years, Jungfraubahn Holding AG has undertaken significant modernization efforts, including ordering five additional ABeh 4/8 multiple unit trains for the Bernese Oberland Railway to standardize its fleet by 2028. The company awarded contracts for major upgrades to the First Aerial Cableway and the Fallboden chairlift, enhancing accessibility and skiing facilities. It also appointed a new CEO, Oliver Hammel, effective June 2025, to lead the group's operational business. Financially, the company reported a robust performance in 2024 with transport income reaching CHF 205.1 million and a record profit of CHF 76.5 million, leading to a proposed dividend increase. Strategic alliances with Berner Oberland-Bahnen AG have been strengthened to leverage synergies across the Jungfrau ski region, enhancing integrated service offerings and operational efficiencies. Furthermore, the company is focusing on sustainable growth through infrastructure modernization and expanding its digital ticketing and customer experience initiatives while maintaining a commitment to environmental sustainability and regional development.
This diversified operational and strategic approach positions Jungfraubahn Holding AG as a dominant player in Swiss alpine tourism and mountain rail transport, balancing heritage and innovation in serving its broad international clientele and regional communities.