Matterhorn Glacier Paradise
Board Gornergrat Bahn, Europe's highest cog railway. Traverse landscapes to 3,883 m with Matterhorn views. Access the cinema lounge for mountaineering films.
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Ride Europe’s highest cable car round-trip from Zermatt to Glacier Paradise (3,883 m) in just 40 minutes, an unforgettable Alpine ascent.
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Enjoy panoramic views of 38 towering peaks and 14 shimmering glaciers, all from the comfort of compact gondolas (max. 8 guests) designed for a quieter, more personal experience.
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You can also choose to pause at scenic stops like Furi, Schwarzsee, and Trockener Steg—or head straight to the summit and explore at your own pace.
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Once at the top, step inside the magical Glacier Palace, unwind in the cinema lounge, and soak in the awe from the outdoor viewing platforms—with up to 3 hours to take it all in.
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Ride Europe’s highest cable car round-trip from Zermatt to Glacier Paradise (3,883 m) in just 40 minutes, an unforgettable Alpine ascent.
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Enjoy panoramic views of 38 towering peaks and 14 shimmering glaciers, all from the comfort of compact gondolas (max. 8 guests) designed for a quieter, more personal experience.
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You can also choose to pause at scenic stops like Furi, Schwarzsee, and Trockener Steg—or head straight to the summit and explore at your own pace.
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Once at the top, step inside the magical Glacier Palace, unwind in the cinema lounge, and soak in the awe from the outdoor viewing platforms—with up to 3 hours to take it all in.
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Visit both Matterhorn Glacier Paradise (3,883 m) and Gornergrat (3,089 m) with a single, great-value pass.
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To visit Gornergrat, board the open-air cogwheel train from Zermatt and ascend to the mountain ridge for panoramic Matterhorn views, scenic trails, and photo-perfect moments.
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To enjoy Glacier Paradise, climb aboard the gondolas to Europe's crown jewel in Alps, stopping at scenic stations (Furi, Schwarzee & Trockener) en route before exploring the Glacier Palace, cinema lounge, and 360° summit views.
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Explore at your own pace, travel in any order, with included bike transport to Trockener Steg and free local buses across Zermatt.
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Visit both Matterhorn Glacier Paradise (3,883 m) and Gornergrat (3,089 m) with a single, great-value pass.
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To visit Gornergrat, board the open-air cogwheel train from Zermatt and ascend to the mountain ridge for panoramic Matterhorn views, scenic trails, and photo-perfect moments.
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To enjoy Glacier Paradise, climb aboard the gondolas to Europe's crown jewel in Alps, stopping at scenic stations (Furi, Schwarzee & Trockener) en route before exploring the Glacier Palace, cinema lounge, and 360° summit views.
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Explore at your own pace, travel in any order, with included bike transport to Trockener Steg and free local buses across Zermatt.
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Begin stress-free from Täsch to car-free Zermatt with a round-trip shuttle included in your ticket. No parking worries; just board and start your alpine ascent.
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From Zermatt ride the panoramic cable car to the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise on a round-trip 3S cable car ride to the summit.
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Get optional stops at Furi, Schwarzee & Trockener en route. It’s the most flexible way to access the Glacier Palace, the cinema lounge, and the 360° summit terrace.
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One effortless ticket covers every leg—shuttle, cable car, and summit entry, making it the easiest and most cost-effective way to reach Matterhorn Glacier Paradise from Täsch.
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Begin stress-free from Täsch to car-free Zermatt with a round-trip shuttle included in your ticket. No parking worries; just board and start your alpine ascent.
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From Zermatt ride the panoramic cable car to the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise on a round-trip 3S cable car ride to the summit.
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Get optional stops at Furi, Schwarzee & Trockener en route. It’s the most flexible way to access the Glacier Palace, the cinema lounge, and the 360° summit terrace.
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One effortless ticket covers every leg—shuttle, cable car, and summit entry, making it the easiest and most cost-effective way to reach Matterhorn Glacier Paradise from Täsch.
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Paraglide over Zermatt for 25+ minutes with a certified pilot. Enjoy a scenic take-off via cable car (ticket not included), breathtaking views, and a smooth return near your starting point.
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Reach your launch site—Blauherd or Rothorn, carefully selected on the day for the best wind and weather conditions.
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After a short 10–15 meter sprint, lift off into open skies and float effortlessly between 2,600 m and 3,100 m.
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Pass by the Gornergrat ridge, glide above the Zermatt valley, and come face-to-face with the legendary Matterhorn.
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Land gently near where your meeting point in Zermatt for a stress-free finish.
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Paraglide over Zermatt for 25+ minutes with a certified pilot. Enjoy a scenic take-off via cable car (ticket not included), breathtaking views, and a smooth return near your starting point.
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Reach your launch site—Blauherd or Rothorn, carefully selected on the day for the best wind and weather conditions.
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After a short 10–15 meter sprint, lift off into open skies and float effortlessly between 2,600 m and 3,100 m.
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Pass by the Gornergrat ridge, glide above the Zermatt valley, and come face-to-face with the legendary Matterhorn.
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Land gently near where your meeting point in Zermatt for a stress-free finish.
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Take the modern shuttle from Täsch for easy access to the car-free ski resort of Zermatt.
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In Zermatt, enjoy priority access to the Gornergrat Bahn taking you to the Gornegrat summit.
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As you ascend, take in stunning views of 29 peaks, including the Dom and Dufourspitze, from Gornergrat's year-round viewing platform.
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Stroll through the Alpine Garden at the summit and soak in the beauty of the plants and scenery.
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Take the modern shuttle from Täsch for easy access to the car-free ski resort of Zermatt.
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In Zermatt, enjoy priority access to the Gornergrat Bahn taking you to the Gornegrat summit.
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As you ascend, take in stunning views of 29 peaks, including the Dom and Dufourspitze, from Gornergrat's year-round viewing platform.
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Stroll through the Alpine Garden at the summit and soak in the beauty of the plants and scenery.
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Experience a full-day alpine escape from Geneva to the car-free mountain haven of Zermatt—no driving, no planning, just pure scenic bliss.
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Board your bus from Geneva and journey through dramatic alpine landscapes, with a friendly driver-guide sharing mountain lore and local legends along the way before reaching Zermatt’s charming streets.
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Take a cable car ride up to the Glacier Paradise, where you’ll discover the world’s highest glacier palace, panoramic viewpoints, a cinema lounge, and snowy fun year-round.
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After a day of exploration and fresh mountain air, relax on your return journey to Geneva, full of memories and mountain magic.
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Experience a full-day alpine escape from Geneva to the car-free mountain haven of Zermatt—no driving, no planning, just pure scenic bliss.
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Board your bus from Geneva and journey through dramatic alpine landscapes, with a friendly driver-guide sharing mountain lore and local legends along the way before reaching Zermatt’s charming streets.
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Take a cable car ride up to the Glacier Paradise, where you’ll discover the world’s highest glacier palace, panoramic viewpoints, a cinema lounge, and snowy fun year-round.
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After a day of exploration and fresh mountain air, relax on your return journey to Geneva, full of memories and mountain magic.
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Hop aboard the legendary Glacier Express for an 8-hour journey on the world's most luxurious train.
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The train links Zermatt, Chur, and St. Moritz, passing through 91 tunnels and over 291 bridges.
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The Glacier Express, with its oversized windows, offers uninterrupted views of beautiful landscapes, including snow-covered peaks, glacial rivers, and villages.
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Upon reaching Zermatt, take the iconic cable car to the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise, where you'll be treated to breathtaking views of the glacier.
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Explore the Glacier Palace at Matterhorn Glacier Paradise, an extraordinary attraction carved deep within the glacier.
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Hop aboard the legendary Glacier Express for an 8-hour journey on the world's most luxurious train.
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The train links Zermatt, Chur, and St. Moritz, passing through 91 tunnels and over 291 bridges.
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The Glacier Express, with its oversized windows, offers uninterrupted views of beautiful landscapes, including snow-covered peaks, glacial rivers, and villages.
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Upon reaching Zermatt, take the iconic cable car to the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise, where you'll be treated to breathtaking views of the glacier.
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Explore the Glacier Palace at Matterhorn Glacier Paradise, an extraordinary attraction carved deep within the glacier.
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Ready to see the best of Switzerland in a flash? This pass offers continuous access to trains, letting you explore scenic mountain regions at a discounted rate.
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With this pass, you can ride scenic trains like the Glacier and Bernina Express for free and enjoy 50% off access to Schilthorn, Gornergrat, Grindelwald First and more.
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Maximize your Swiss adventure with daily rail network access for 3, 4, 6, 8, or 15 consecutive days, great for non-stop exploration without any breaks.
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Simplify your Swiss adventure with one pass that covers scenic trains, public transport, museums, and discounts – no juggling tickets, just smooth travel.
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Choose 1st class for a quiet ride with extra legroom or settle into 2nd class seats with wide windows and cozy comfort while taking in Swiss scenery.
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Ready to see the best of Switzerland in a flash? This pass offers continuous access to trains, letting you explore scenic mountain regions at a discounted rate.
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With this pass, you can ride scenic trains like the Glacier and Bernina Express for free and enjoy 50% off access to Schilthorn, Gornergrat, Grindelwald First and more.
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Maximize your Swiss adventure with daily rail network access for 3, 4, 6, 8, or 15 consecutive days, great for non-stop exploration without any breaks.
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Simplify your Swiss adventure with one pass that covers scenic trains, public transport, museums, and discounts – no juggling tickets, just smooth travel.
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Choose 1st class for a quiet ride with extra legroom or settle into 2nd class seats with wide windows and cozy comfort while taking in Swiss scenery.
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Take advantage of 50% discounts on rides to 90+ Swiss cities using the Swiss Half Fare Card, giving you unlimited access to Switzerland’s transport system.
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Design your Swiss journey with a month-long validity that gives you the freedom to visit top cities like Zurich, Geneva, Zermatt and more at your own speed and schedule.
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Fit in as many attractions as possible with mountain trips to Jungfraujoch, Grindelwald First and Schilthorn, scenic routes like the Glacier and Bernina Express, plus bus and boat rides to hotspots.
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Enjoy traveling Switzerland in comfort with first and second-class seating and grab special discounts and offers at various experiences.
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Take advantage of 50% discounts on rides to 90+ Swiss cities using the Swiss Half Fare Card, giving you unlimited access to Switzerland’s transport system.
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Design your Swiss journey with a month-long validity that gives you the freedom to visit top cities like Zurich, Geneva, Zermatt and more at your own speed and schedule.
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Fit in as many attractions as possible with mountain trips to Jungfraujoch, Grindelwald First and Schilthorn, scenic routes like the Glacier and Bernina Express, plus bus and boat rides to hotspots.
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Enjoy traveling Switzerland in comfort with first and second-class seating and grab special discounts and offers at various experiences.
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About Matterhorn Glacier Paradise
At 3,883 meters, Matterhorn Glacier Paradise is the highest mountain station in Europe—and your gateway to the high Alps without the need for crampons or climbing gear. Located on the Klein Matterhorn, this year-round destination brings you within touching distance of the legendary Matterhorn, offering jaw-dropping panoramas across 38 alpine peaks and 14 glaciers. From Zermatt, a scenic gondola ride whisks you into a world of eternal snow, ice palaces, and sky-high views. It’s not just a viewpoint—it’s an unforgettable high-altitude experience designed for everyone.
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