From Zermatt: Matterhorn Glacier Paradise Round-Trip Cable Car Tickets

Ride from Zermatt to Matterhorn Glacier Paradise on a flexible multi-stage cable car ticket, with summit attractions and local transport included.

Getting started

Begin your journey in Zermatt by using your ticket to access the local bus facilities, if needed, to reach the cable car valley station. Scan your cable car ticket and board the first cabin toward Matterhorn Glacier Paradise. From here, you travel independently, choosing whether to ride directly or hop off at mid-stations along the way.

Matterhorn Glacier Paradise

What to expect

Travel from Zermatt up to Matterhorn Glacier Paradise, Europe’s highest cable car station, on a round-trip ticket that you can use at your own pace.

Features

• Ride the cable cars on a three-stage route, with the option to hop on and off at mid-stations such as Furi, Schwarzsee, and Trockener Steg on the way to and from the summit.

• Use the bike transport option up to Trockener Steg, then access high-altitude trails by starting your ride from this mid-mountain station.

• Visit the InfoCube at Trockener Steg to learn more about the cableway and the high-Alpine environment before continuing your ascent.

• At the summit station, access the panoramic viewing platform, Glacier Palace, and Cinema Lounge, all included with your ticket.

• Make use of included local bus facilities within Zermatt to connect between the village and the cable car base station.

• If you hold an eligible Swiss travel pass or Half Fare Card, select the discounted ticket option to benefit from half-price access on this route.

• Choose the small group cable car ticket option if you prefer traveling with a maximum of 8 guests in your cabin, subject to the variant selected.

• For some options, use the included ticket for the Zermatt shuttle service to reach the village more easily before starting your ascent.

Wrapping up

After your visit to the viewing platform, Glacier Palace, and Cinema Lounge, ride the cable car back to Zermatt, again free to stop at Furi, Schwarzsee, or Trockener Steg if you wish. Back in the village, you can continue using the included local bus services to return to your accommodation or explore more of car-free Zermatt on your own.