Unique Observatory «Sphynx» in the Swiss Alps

This Swiss Observatory on the cliff, was built back in 1937 to conduct research at high altitude. After all, the building is located, no less, at an altitude of 3571 meters above sea level.

Located Observatory «Sphynx» near the Jungfraujoch pass that connects vertices Mönch and Jungfrau in the Bernese Oberland, the so-called. By the way, next to the observatory is located and the highest railway station in Europe - Jungfraujoch, which is slightly lower than our object (only 3454 meters above sea level). It is thanks to the opening of the station and there was a current observatory. Although at first the scientists had to live in tents. Station and tunnel connects the observatory, which employs a special lift. As we have said, the observatory is designed for scientists, but enterprising Swiss made this place and available for tourists. In particular, they built an observation deck with a terrace that allows you to explore the surrounding grandeur of the Alps at 360 degrees.