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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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Slide 1 of 10, Cable cars ascending to Matterhorn Glacier Paradise with snowy mountain backdrop.
Cable cars ascending to Matterhorn Glacier Paradise with snowy mountain backdrop.
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  • Ascend from Zermatt to Europe’s highest mountain station, Matterhorn Glacier Paradise, at 3,883m for breathtaking glacier views.

  • Board the state-of-the-art 3S cable car with heated cabins, gliding across the Theodul Glacier on your way to the summit at 3,883m – Europe’s highest mountain station.

  • At the summit, enjoy 360° vistas of 38 peaks and 14 glaciers, wander through the ice palace, and catch short alpine films in the Cinema Lounge.

  • Add shuttle service to reach the base with less planning, and upgrade to small group trips limited to 8 guests for comfort during the ride.

  • Pick standard or discounted fares linked to a Swiss Travel Pass or Half Fare Card, so your cable car ticket matches the rail passes you already hold.

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  • Ascend from Zermatt to Europe’s highest mountain station, Matterhorn Glacier Paradise, at 3,883m for breathtaking glacier views.

  • Board the state-of-the-art 3S cable car with heated cabins, gliding across the Theodul Glacier on your way to the summit at 3,883m – Europe’s highest mountain station.

  • At the summit, enjoy 360° vistas of 38 peaks and 14 glaciers, wander through the ice palace, and catch short alpine films in the Cinema Lounge.

  • Add shuttle service to reach the base with less planning, and upgrade to small group trips limited to 8 guests for comfort during the ride.

  • Pick standard or discounted fares linked to a Swiss Travel Pass or Half Fare Card, so your cable car ticket matches the rail passes you already hold.

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Cable car ascending snowy Matterhorn Glacier and red train on Mount Gornergrat near Zermatt.
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  • Visit both Matterhorn Glacier Paradise (3,883 m) and Gornergrat (3,089 m) with a single, great-value pass.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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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CHF 228.95

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Cable car over snowy mountains and train to Zermatt in Matterhorn Glacier Paradise.
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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.

  • From Zermatt ride the panoramic cable car to the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise on a round-trip 3S cable car ride to the summit.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • From Zermatt ride the panoramic cable car to the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise on a round-trip 3S cable car ride to the summit.

  • 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.

  • 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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Train crossing the Landwasser Viaduct in Switzerland with Swiss rail pass.
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  • Enjoy 50% savings on most trains, buses, boats, mountain railways, and panoramic routes throughout Switzerland for a full month.

  • One month of discounted travel makes it easy to explore multiple regions without committing to unlimited travel days.

  • City transport, regional connections, and lake cruises are all covered through the same extensive transport network.

  • Popular experiences such as Mount Rigi, Stoos, Stanserhorn, Glacier Express, and Bernina Express are available at half fare.

  • Buy tickets only for the journeys you need, giving you greater flexibility and control over your travel budget.

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  • Enjoy 50% savings on most trains, buses, boats, mountain railways, and panoramic routes throughout Switzerland for a full month.

  • One month of discounted travel makes it easy to explore multiple regions without committing to unlimited travel days.

  • City transport, regional connections, and lake cruises are all covered through the same extensive transport network.

  • Popular experiences such as Mount Rigi, Stoos, Stanserhorn, Glacier Express, and Bernina Express are available at half fare.

  • Buy tickets only for the journeys you need, giving you greater flexibility and control over your travel budget.

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Train to Mount Gornergrat and Matterhorn Glacier Paradise cable car with snowy peaks.
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  • Take the modern shuttle from Täsch for easy access to the car-free ski resort of Zermatt.

  • In Zermatt, enjoy priority access to the Gornergrat Bahn taking you to the Gornegrat summit.

  • As you ascend, take in stunning views of 29 peaks, including the Dom and Dufourspitze, from Gornergrat's year-round viewing platform.

  • 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.

  • In Zermatt, enjoy priority access to the Gornergrat Bahn taking you to the Gornegrat summit.

  • As you ascend, take in stunning views of 29 peaks, including the Dom and Dufourspitze, from Gornergrat's year-round viewing platform.

  • Stroll through the Alpine Garden at the summit and soak in the beauty of the plants and scenery.

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Train traveling through Swiss Alps near a turquoise lake with mountains in the background.
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  • Travel across Switzerland with one pass covering trains, buses, boats, city transport, select scenic routes, and 500+ museums.

  • Choose 3, 4, 6, 8, or 15 consecutive travel days, ideal for packed itineraries with back-to-back city and mountain stops.

  • Ride premium panoramic routes like Glacier Express and Bernina Express, with seat reservations booked separately where required.

  • Get access to lake cruises, Mount Rigi, Monte Generoso, and discounts on Pilatus, Titlis, Glacier 3000, and Jungfraujoch.

  • Choose 2nd class for value or upgrade to 1st class for quieter coaches, wider seats, and extra legroom.

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  • Travel across Switzerland with one pass covering trains, buses, boats, city transport, select scenic routes, and 500+ museums.

  • Choose 3, 4, 6, 8, or 15 consecutive travel days, ideal for packed itineraries with back-to-back city and mountain stops.

  • Ride premium panoramic routes like Glacier Express and Bernina Express, with seat reservations booked separately where required.

  • Get access to lake cruises, Mount Rigi, Monte Generoso, and discounts on Pilatus, Titlis, Glacier 3000, and Jungfraujoch.

  • Choose 2nd class for value or upgrade to 1st class for quieter coaches, wider seats, and extra legroom.

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Slide 1 of 6, Paragliding over snowy Matterhorn with guide in Switzerland.
Paragliding over snowy Matterhorn with guide in Switzerland.
1 hr 45 mins
  • 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.

  • Reach your launch site—Blauherd or Rothorn, carefully selected on the day for the best wind and weather conditions.

  • After a short 10–15 meter sprint, lift off into open skies and float effortlessly between 2,600 m and 3,100 m.

  • Pass by the Gornergrat ridge, glide above the Zermatt valley, and come face-to-face with the legendary Matterhorn.

  • 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.

  • Reach your launch site—Blauherd or Rothorn, carefully selected on the day for the best wind and weather conditions.

  • After a short 10–15 meter sprint, lift off into open skies and float effortlessly between 2,600 m and 3,100 m.

  • Pass by the Gornergrat ridge, glide above the Zermatt valley, and come face-to-face with the legendary Matterhorn.

  • Land gently near where your meeting point in Zermatt for a stress-free finish.

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Slide 1 of 11, Tourists by Riffelsee Lake with Matterhorn reflection, near Zermatt, Switzerland.
Tourists by Riffelsee Lake with Matterhorn reflection, near Zermatt, Switzerland.
13 hrs
  • Experience a full-day alpine escape from Geneva to the car-free mountain haven of Zermatt—no driving, no planning, just pure scenic bliss.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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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Slide 1 of 10, Cable car ascending Matterhorn Glacier Paradise and Glacier Express train in snowy Alps.
Cable car ascending Matterhorn Glacier Paradise and Glacier Express train in snowy Alps.
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  • Hop aboard the legendary Glacier Express for an 8-hour journey on the world's most luxurious train.

  • The train links Zermatt, Chur, and St. Moritz, passing through 91 tunnels and over 291 bridges.

  • The Glacier Express, with its oversized windows, offers uninterrupted views of beautiful landscapes, including snow-covered peaks, glacial rivers, and villages.

  • Upon reaching Zermatt, take the iconic cable car to the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise, where you'll be treated to breathtaking views of the glacier.

  • 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.

  • The train links Zermatt, Chur, and St. Moritz, passing through 91 tunnels and over 291 bridges.

  • The Glacier Express, with its oversized windows, offers uninterrupted views of beautiful landscapes, including snow-covered peaks, glacial rivers, and villages.

  • Upon reaching Zermatt, take the iconic cable car to the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise, where you'll be treated to breathtaking views of the glacier.

  • Explore the Glacier Palace at Matterhorn Glacier Paradise, an extraordinary attraction carved deep within the glacier.

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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.


AddressSchluhmattstrasse 28, 3920 Zermatt, Switzerland
Also known asLittle Matterhorn
Year opened1979
Visitors per year500000
Expected wait time - Standard30-60 mins (Peak), 0-30 mins (Off Peak)

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It is one of the few places in Europe where you can ski or snowboard 365 days a year on a natural glacier.

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Georges F

France
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2 weeks ago
This train, which departs from the center of the village of Zermatt and takes you 1,500 meters higher as it climbs incredible inclines through magnificent scenery, is a marvel. The greatest reward awaits at the top, in a cirque of glaciers and peaks over 4,000 meters high, including the famous Matterhorn—the most impressive mountain in the Alps. It’s truly spectacular!

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