For active adventure travel, the Jungfrau region of Switzerland’s Bernese Oberland comes out on top – literally. The region’s sky-soaring mountains have resulted in world-class vacation destinations, such as Jungfraujoch, Schilthorn, Grindelwald-First, Mannlichen and more. Visit the highest railroad station in Europe, ski the deep powder at three major ski areas, ride chairlifts and cable cars for incredible views and hike through wildflower-strewn meadows, where your closest neighbors are the peacefully grazing cows. Here is your go-to Bernese Oberland travel guide, Jungfrau region edition. Note: Many of the railways mentioned below are available via a Bernese Oberland travel pass.

1. Jungfraujoch

At 11, 332 feet, Jungfraujoch is the highest railroad station in Europe (and included with a regional travel pass). Up here, you’ll also find an ice palace carved from a glacier, skiing and dogsledding venues, a hotel, restaurants, research stations and more. Ride the elevator to the Sphinx viewing platform, just below the summit of the Monch. Look to the south to see the Aletsch glacier (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) and toward the Alps to the north. Ride the Jungfraubahn railway from Kleine Scheidegg, accessible via Lauterbrunnen or Grindelwald. Your first stop is the Eiger Glacier (Eigergletscher), followed by the Eismeer (Sea of Ice) on the south face of the Eiger.

2. Lauterbrunnen Valley
The stuff of fairytales, the lush and rugged Lauterbrunnen Valley runs from Zweilutschinen to the foot of the Briethron in the Jungfrau massif. Look for massive waterfalls plunging over sheer rock walls – notably the mighty Staubbach Falls. Walkers, hikers, skiers and outdoor enthusiasts of all ilk swarm the valley in the summer for its countless outdoor activities.

3. Wengen

For peaceful alpine living, visit the car-free resort area of Wengen. Reach the popular village on foot or via the Wengernalpbahn railway from Lauterbrunnen (included in the Bernese Oberland travel pass). You’ll gain striking views of the valley from hallway up the Eiger, surrounded by the Monch and Jungfrau. This is a great jumping-off point for walking and hiking along the many trails in Switzerland’s Bernese Oberland meadows.

4. Schilthornbahn
Take a jaw-dropping ride on the 22,857-foot cable car to the Schilthorn at 9,744 feet. The ride takes 34 minutes and carries you to spectacular mountain views of the Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau, as well as Mont Blanc and Germany’s Black Forest. Perhaps you’ll even want to ski – trails run from here all the way back to down to the Lauterbrunnen Valley. Up top, you can enjoy one of the most scenic meals of your life at the revolving restaurant, Piz Gloria – you may recognize the area from the James Bond film, “On Her Majesty’s Secret Service.”

5. Trummelbach Falls
Take an elevator ride inside a mountain – the Schwarze Monch – and then follow the walkway trails to five rushing waterfalls. Together, these cascades comprise the Trummelbach Falls and are created from the melting waters of the Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau.

6. Murren

The hills are truly alive in Murren, a car-free chalet village accessible via funicular railroad from the Lauterbrunnen Valley. You’ll take the funicular to Grutschalp, then hop on the narrow-gauge railroad or a cableway that takes you to the center of this rustic 19th-century town. Take on challenging Via Ferrata adventures, using metal rods and cable wires, while harnessed, to climb along cliff faces. Or, take the less hair-raising cable car to Allmendhubel for panoramic mountain views. There are plenty of crisscrossing trails, across flowery meadows, over wodden bridge and beside pretty streams, between Allmendhubel and the Blumental Valley, back down to Murren. Grab some local cheese and bread from one of the village purveyors and set off into the alpine wonderland.

7. Grindelwald
With its narrow streets and picture-perfect wooden chalets, alpine meadows and jagged rock faces, Grindelwald Valley is quintessential Switzerland. Look around and you’ll ee the Eiger, the Mettenberg and the Wetterhorn. Take the 1.5-hour walk from the village to the Upper Glacier, or trek to the Lower Glacier through the Lutschine Gorge. A mountaineering center in town offers courses for all levels. While you’re in the village, stop by the small museum to learn about cheese-making, skiing and mountaineering. For the best views, walk the panoramic trail to the Terrassenweg.

8. Mannlichen/Kleine Scheidegg
Looking for an iconic walk in Switzerland’s Bernese Oberland? Spend two hours on the easy Mannlichen to Kleine Scheidegg trail. There are snowcapped peaks, grazing cows and alpine meadows everywhere you look. Follow the Royal Walk from the cable-car station in Mannlichen, then turn onto the Panorama Trail to Kleine Scheidegg.

9. Faulhorn

Finish off your adventures in the Bernese Oberland region with the view from the 8,795-foot Faulhorn. You’ll see the entire region in one fell swoop. Take the chairlift to the First Station, then walk to Bachalpsee. Or, you can walk 3.5 hours from Grindelwald to Bachalpsee, then on to the summit.

10. Kandersteg
As outdoorsy as it gets, Kandersteg exudes a decidedly alpine vibe. Hiking is the game here – and it’s quick to see why. The village is surrounded by jagged glacier-covered peaks and alpine lakes, all easily accessible via 341 miles of hiking trails. This Bernese Oberland resort village offers traditional wooden chalet and mountain guesthouses, making it the perfect base for multi-day mountain treks. Plus, there are three award-winning restaurants to satisfy those hiking-fueled appetites!