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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Ascend from Zermatt to Europe’s highest mountain station, Matterhorn Glacier Paradise, at 3,883m for breathtaking glacier views.
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Begin at the Zermatt–Matterhorn valley station and ride the Matterhorn Express gondola through meadows, forests, and hamlets until you reach Trockener Steg.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Begin at the Zermatt–Matterhorn valley station and ride the Matterhorn Express gondola through meadows, forests, and hamlets until you reach Trockener Steg.
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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.
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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.
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Before descending, pause for regional dishes or pick up a Matterhorn souvenir to round off your visit.
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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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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!
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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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Buy a pass between Sept 11–Nov 30, 2025 and get 1 free day with a 4-day 1st class pass or 2 free days with an 8-day 1st class pass, for trips from Oct 1, 2025 - Mar 31, 2026!
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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!
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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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Buy a pass between Sept 11–Nov 30, 2025 and get 1 free day with a 4-day 1st class pass or 2 free days with an 8-day 1st class pass, for trips from Oct 1, 2025 - Mar 31, 2026!
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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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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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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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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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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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