Landmarks

Zermatt: Matterhorn Glacier Paradise Round-Trip Cable Car Ticket

Cable Cars making their way to and from Matterhorn Glacier Paradise

People in a cable car looking at a map on the way to Matterhorn Glacier Paradise

Matterhorn peak view from cable car in Zermatt, Switzerland.

Viewing platform at Matterhorn Glacier Paradise

At a breezy 3,883 meters, you will find Europe’s highest cableway and mountain station. Want to go even higher up? The summit elevator will bring you up to the viewing platform, offering a 360° panoramic view that includes 38 giant alpine mountains. A visit to the world’s highest glacier palace will make this excursion an unforgettable experience.

Highlights

Explore the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise with an impressive cable car ride across the glacier.
Soak in breathtaking views from above the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise.
Witness the wonderful Glacier Palace that sits in the heart of the eternal ice.
Gain knowledge about Zermatt by visiting the cinema lounge and discovering the alpine world.

Inclusions

Round trip gondola ride from Zermatt to the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise (option of getting on or off at stations en route)
Access to the viewing platform and the Cinema Lounge
Admission to the 3S InfoCube
Admission to the Glacier Palace
Bike Transport to Trockener Steg
Local Bus facility

Exclusions

Crystal Ride

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Reviews

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Javier

5/5

Nov, 2024

It met my expectations, incomparable experience. It is also the only place I found where they sell the tickets as well as buying them physically.

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Gilbert

5/5

Oct, 2024

The weather cleared just for that day, not enough to see Matterhorn but the it was fantastic. We are from northern Australia so to stand in a snowfall and go into a ice cave under a glacier, just out standing memories.

Tara

5/5

Oct, 2024

The view of the Matterhorn was amazing. The glacier palace was freezing, but very interesting. The ticketing process was simple and quick.

Ainsley

3/5

Oct, 2024

While the experience was good the weather was not and if we've been able to change our tickets to the next day it would have been better. When I asked at the desk if it was possible to change the date they just said I needed to talk to the people we bought the tickets from, handed us our pass and that was it.

Louise

5/5

Oct, 2024

The three cable car rides up to the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise was nothing short of awesome. Booking through Headout made the ticketing process seamless. No lines, no waiting. And the views along the way and at the top were stunning. It helped that the weather cooperated with blue skies and puffy clouds that came and went around the peak of the Matterhorn. It was fun to watch the skiers and snowboarders as well as the intrepid hikers

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Your experience

Ride the cable car to Matterhorn Glacier Paradise

Begin your adventure at the Zermatt-Matterhorn valley station. In no time, get to Europe’s highest mountain station – the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise!

Pass through lush green meadows and enchanting forests as the landscape gradually transforms into impressive moraines and stones made of ice and glaciers, the Trockerner Steg. Here, get into the 3S cable car and transport yourself up the mountain where you can enjoy spectacular views and heated seats as you cross the Theodul Glacier.

On visiting the summit, go up the viewing platform. You will be awestruck by the 38 alpine giants of the French, Italian, and Swiss Alps. Once you reach the cinema lounge, you can watch movies based on mountaineering, the lift facilities, the local flora and fauna, and more.

Operating hours

Matterhorn Glacier Paradise

Monday	08:30 AM - 04:00 PM	last entry 03:30 PM
Tuesday	08:30 AM - 04:00 PM	last entry 03:30 PM
Wednesday	08:30 AM - 04:00 PM	last entry 03:30 PM
Thursday	08:30 AM - 04:00 PM	last entry 03:30 PM
Friday	08:30 AM - 04:00 PM	last entry 03:30 PM
Saturday	08:30 AM - 04:00 PM	last entry 03:30 PM
Sunday	08:30 AM - 04:00 PM	last entry 03:30 PM

Know before you go

Additional information:

Wear warm clothing as it tends to get pretty chilly at the top.
For health reasons (altitude sickness), children aged 3 and under are not transported on the installations between Tr. Steg and Matterhorn Glacier Paradise.
Access to crystal ride cabins with glass floors between Trockener Steg and Matterhorn Glacier Paradise, is not included in this ticket.

My tickets

Your ticket will be emailed to you shortly.
Display the printed voucher with a valid photo ID at the attraction.
Please arrive at the attraction on time. The cable car is operative with departure every few minutes. Bring a valid photo ID proof for verification.