Iran Conflict Affects Jungfrau Tourism In Switzerland

(MENAFN- Swissinfo) The war in Iran took its toll on the Jungfrau Railways in the first half of 2026. As a result, significantly fewer travellers from Asia visited the Jungfraujoch. Turnover and profit fell sharply as a consequence. Select your language

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Operating revenue fell by 9% to CHF137 million ($170 million), the Bernese Oberland mountain railway operator announced on Friday. The bottom line was a profit of CHF29 million, 22% less than in the previous year, when the Jungfraubahn Group had posted a record profit.

The weaker demand was particularly noticeable at the Jungfraujoch. In the first half of the year, 389,600 visitors came, almost 18% fewer than in the previous year. Following the outbreak of the war in Iran, there was a notable absence of visitors from India and South-East Asia.

The Jungfrau Railways, the highest in Europe, were able to cushion the decline somewhat through higher revenue per visitor. The First, Harder Kulm and Mürren adventure mountains, as well as the winter sports business, were also significantly less affected.

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