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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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Matterhorn Glacier Paradise
Cable cars ascending to Matterhorn Glacier Paradise with snowy mountain backdrop.
Tourists studying a map inside a cable car during the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise excursion.
Viewing platform at Matterhorn Glacier Paradise with mountain views.
People seated in hanging chairs in the Cinema Room at Matterhorn Glacier Paradise.
Visitors exploring ice sculptures at Matterhorn Glacier Paradise.
Group taking a selfie on a snowy mountain viewing platform.
Visitors exploring ice sculptures inside Glacier Paradise.
Matterhorn peak view from cable car, snow-covered Alps, Switzerland.
Zermatt cable car ascending towards Matterhorn Glacier Paradise with snow-covered peaks.
Cable cars traveling 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.

  • Begin at the Zermatt–Matterhorn valley station and ride the Matterhorn Express gondola through meadows, forests, and hamlets until you reach Trockener Steg.

  • From here, 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.

  • Before descending, pause for regional dishes or pick up a Matterhorn souvenir to round off your visit.

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

  • Begin at the Zermatt–Matterhorn valley station and ride the Matterhorn Express gondola through meadows, forests, and hamlets until you reach Trockener Steg.

  • From here, 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.

  • Before descending, pause for regional dishes or pick up a Matterhorn souvenir to round off your visit.

from CHF 114
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Cable car over snowy mountains and train to Zermatt in Matterhorn Glacier Paradise.
Cable cars traveling to Matterhorn Glacier Paradise with snowy mountain backdrop.
Visitors exploring ice sculptures inside Glacier Paradise.
Women boarding Zermatt shuttle train with luggage at station.
Passengers seated inside Zermatt shuttle train with Swiss Alps views through windows.
Tourists studying a map inside a cable car during the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise excursion.
Viewing platform at Matterhorn Glacier Paradise with mountain views.
Zermatt shuttle train at station platform with scenic mountain backdrop.
Woman holding a map, enjoying mountain views from Zermatt shuttle train.
Flexible duration
  • 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.

from CHF 136.20
CHF 127.26

7% off

Cable car ascending snowy Matterhorn Glacier and red train on Mount Gornergrat near Zermatt.
Tourists studying a map inside a cable car during the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise excursion.
Cable cars ascending to Matterhorn Glacier Paradise with snowy mountain backdrop.
Gornergratbahn train approaching Gornergrat station with Matterhorn in the background.
Man enjoying scenic view from train to Gornergrat, snowy mountains in background, Zermatt.
Matterhorn peak view from cable car, snow-covered Alps, Switzerland.
Group taking a selfie on a snowy mountain viewing platform.
People seated in hanging chairs in the Cinema Room at Matterhorn Glacier Paradise.
Train traveling from Zermatt to Mount Gornergrat with Matterhorn in the background.
Visitors hiking towards Gornergrat viewing platform with snowy mountains in the background.
Gornergrat observatory with Matterhorn in background, view from Zermatt train journey.
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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.

from CHF 217
CHF 201.40

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Train traveling through Swiss Alps near a turquoise lake with mountains in the background.
Train traveling through snowy Swiss Alps landscape with Swiss Travel Pass.
Passengers enjoying a meal and wine on a scenic Swiss train journey.
Jungfraujoch observatory on snowy peak, accessible with Swiss Travel Pass.
Couple admiring a large snow globe display at a museum in Jungfraujoch, Switzerland.
Visitors on Stanserhorn viewing platform overlooking snowy Swiss Alps.
Steamboat on Lake Brienz with Swiss flag, surrounded by mountains in Berner Oberland.
Bernina Express on Brusio Circular Viaduct with mountain backdrop.
Passengers enjoying scenic view from panoramic train window in Swiss countryside.
Red cogwheel train ascending Mount Pilatus in Lucerne, part of the Swiss Travel System.
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  • See the best of Switzerland with this pass offering continuous access to trains, and scenic mountain regions. Plus, get up to 2 extra days on 1st class passes for a limited period!

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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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  • See the best of Switzerland with this pass offering continuous access to trains, and scenic mountain regions. Plus, get up to 2 extra days on 1st class passes for a limited period!

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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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CHF 252
Train crossing the Landwasser Viaduct in Switzerland with Swiss rail pass.
Friends enjoying drinks at Jungfraujoch railway station with red train in background.
Steamboat on Lake Brienz with Swiss flag, surrounded by mountains in Berner Oberland.
Train traveling through Swiss countryside with mountains and chalets in view.
Mountain train on curved track at Jungfraujoch railway station amidst autumn landscape.
Train passengers enjoying scenic Swiss countryside views with Swiss Half Fare Card.
Jungfraubahn train at station with snow-covered mountains in Berner Oberland, Switzerland.
Passengers enjoying view of snowy Matterhorn from train window.
Train on Lucerne-Interlaken Express route by Lake Sarnen, Central Switzerland, with mountain backdrop.
Pilatus Mountain train ascending steep rocky slope in Switzerland.
Flexible duration
Transfers included
  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Enjoy traveling across Switzerland in comfortable 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Enjoy traveling across Switzerland in comfortable second-class seating and grab special discounts and offers at various experiences.

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CHF 119.98
Cable car over snowy trees in Zermatt and Glacier Express train interior.
Cable cars traveling to Matterhorn Glacier Paradise with snowy mountain backdrop.
Tourists studying a map inside a cable car during the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise excursion.
Glacier Express train traveling through snowy mountains near St. Moritz.
Passengers enjoying a meal and wine on a scenic Swiss train journey.
Visitors exploring ice sculptures at Matterhorn Glacier Paradise.
People seated in modern hanging chairs in a cinema room.
Women dining on Glacier Express with snowy mountain views.
Glacier Express train crossing a snowy bridge in the Swiss Alps.
Train crossing Landwasser Viaduct in Swiss 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.

from CHF 384.33
CHF 367.95

4% off

Tourists by Riffelsee Lake with Matterhorn reflection, near Zermatt, Switzerland.
Tourists inside cable car with view of Matterhorn Glacier, Switzerland.
Cable car ascending Matterhorn Glacier Paradise with snowy mountain backdrop.
Tourists viewing Matterhorn from a glacier top with an information board in Zermatt, Switzerland.
Tourists at Zermatt mountain top with Matterhorn in background.
Cinema Lounge inside Breithorn Tunnel at Matterhorn Glacier Paradise, Zermatt, Switzerland.
Tourists exploring ice sculptures inside Glacier Palace at Matterhorn Glacier.
Cable car ascending Glacier with tourists viewing Matterhorn in Swiss Alps.
Tourists inside cable car with view of Matterhorn Glacier in Switzerland.
Cable car ascending Matterhorn Glacier Paradise with snowy peaks.
Tourists cycling near Stellisee river with Matterhorn in Zermatt, Switzerland.
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13 hr
  • 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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CHF 324
Paragliding over snowy Matterhorn with guide in Switzerland.
Paraglider soaring near the Matterhorn in Zermatt, Switzerland.
Tourist paragliding with guide over Matterhorn mountain, clear sky backdrop.
Tourist with guide on Zermatt mountain, Matterhorn in background.
Paragliders soaring near Matterhorn mountain with guide in Switzerland.
Tourist paragliding over Matterhorn Mountain with clear blue sky.
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1 hr 45 min
  • 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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CHF 300
Train to Mount Gornergrat and Matterhorn Glacier Paradise cable car with snowy peaks.
Gornergrat train at Gornergrat Railway Station with Matterhorn in the Swiss Alps.
Man enjoying scenic view from train to Gornergrat, snowy mountains in background, Zermatt.
Cable cars traveling to Matterhorn Glacier Paradise with snowy mountain backdrop.
Tourists studying a map inside a cable car during the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise excursion.
Matterhorn mountain with alpine flowers in foreground, Switzerland.
Kulmhotel Gornergrat and observatory with Matterhorn view, Zermatt, Switzerland.
Gornergrat Bahn train leaving Kulmhotel Gornergrat with Matterhorn in background, Zermatt, Switzerland.
Viewing platform at Matterhorn Glacier Paradise with mountain views.
Visitors exploring ice sculptures inside Glacier Paradise.
People seated in hanging chairs in the Cinema Room at Matterhorn Glacier Paradise.
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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.

from CHF 125.20
CHF 121.44

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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.


Address
Schluhmattstrasse 28, 3920 Zermatt, Switzerland
Also known as
Little Matterhorn
Year opened
1979
Visitors per year
500000
Expected wait time - Standard
30-60 mins (Peak), 0-30 mins (Off Peak)
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The price should not be considered in relation to what we will see and what beautiful memories we will have for the rest of our lives 🤩 Tickets sent in email and via app. From the Tasch itself to the Matterhorn hassle-free and in fact everything included 🤩 In Zermatt, it's either a leisurely about 20 minute walk to where the cable car is or a cab for about 30F. On site before the queue you just have to show at the ticket office the number from your reservation and the lady prints tickets that later open all the gates for us. The summit as well as the ice museum will never let us forget it. We were with children 4 and 7 years old so they had free 🤩 Altitude sickness only manifested itself at the very top. Son 4l couldn't walk because his legs hurt and he was severely disoriented and didn't know what was going on, daughter 7l had a headache. We adults had a hard time breathing and were also dizzy. This has to be taken into account. I highly recommend buying tickets here!

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