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Gornergrat Bahn ticket from Zermatt
4.7(154)
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You depart from Zermatt via the cable car to the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise and back. The highest 3S cable car takes about 40 minutes to reach Europe's highest mountain station at Klein Matterhorn.
From Zermatt: Matterhorn Glacier Paradise Ticket for round-trip cable car ride
Activity provider: Schweizerische Bundesbahnen SBBYou depart from Zermatt via the cable car to the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise and back. The highest 3S cable car takes about 40 minutes to reach Europe's highest mountain station at Klein Matterhorn.
Mobile ticket accepted
Use your phone or print out the voucher
No queues
Meeting point
Matterhorn Glacier Paradise Valley Station, Schluhmattstrasse 123, 3920 Zermatt
Discount
GA, Halbtax | Swiss Half Fare Card, Swiss Travel Pass
Free cancellation
Full refund in case of cancellation up to 24h before start
From CHF 99
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From CHF 99
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- Includes
- Highlights
- Description
- Route
- Travel by bus
- Travel with wheelchair
- Traveling with strollers
- Travelling with Dogs
- Important Information
- Meeting Points
Includes
Return trip on the cable car from Zermatt
Boarding and alighting options at stops along the way
Access to the viewing platform and Cinema Lounge
Entry to the 3S InfoCube
Admission to the Glacier Palace
Local bus green line: free with a valid mountain railway ticket
Crystal Ride
Highlights
- Take the highest 3S cable car to 3821 meters above sea level
- Visit the Glacier Palace
- Enjoy the views from the observation deck
- Visit the 3S InfoCube at Trockener Steg
- Discover a particularly stunning view of the Matterhorn
Description
From Zermatt, you take about 40 minutes up to 3821 meters above sea level to Europe's highest mountain railway station. Your ticket is valid for both the ascent and descent. At the stations along the way, you can freely board and leave on the day of booking.
The price includes entry to the glacier palace and the 3S Info-Cube at the Dry Steg. Here, you can learn more about the 3S cable car project. The glacier palace features beautiful handcrafted ice sculptures. In the cinema lounge, you can watch films about snow and ice worlds as well as mountain climbing.
Route
- Zermatt (Valley station)
- Furi - first intermediate station, at approximately 1867 meters above sea level
- Trockener Steg - important intermediate station at approximately 2939 meters above sea level. From here, you can see the Theodul Glacier.
- Matterhorn Glacier Paradise (Klein Matterhorn) – final station at approximately 3821 meters above sea level.
Travel by bus
If you're arriving by bus, get off at the "Zermatt, Matterhorn valley station" bus stop. You can look up the timetable on the SBB website or app.
Travel with wheelchair
Suitable for wheelchair users (low-floor entry).
Traveling with strollers
Suitable for strollers
Travelling with Dogs
Dogs travel free on the cable car. Generally, they must be on a leash, and it is advisable to bring a muzzle in case it is required.
Important Information
- Check the timetable for your travel day on the SBB website or app
- The ticket must be exchanged at the counter.
- If the display on-site shows the train is closed, contact the staff to ask if there is an alternative connection available.
- If there is an alternative route, refunds are excluded.
- Retroactive refunds can only be considered if a written confirmation proves the train was closed all day and travel was not possible.
- 29.09.-31.10.2025 Matterhorn Glacier Ride I (3S cable car) maintenance: operation with shuttle cable car during this period.
- From 12.-30.01.2026 passenger lifts to the viewing platform closed due to maintenance.
- From 02.-27.02.2026 Glacier Palace closed due to renovation.
Meeting Points
Matterhorn Glacier Paradise Valley Station, Schluhmattstrasse 123, 3920 Zermatt
Reviews
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It is different view from gornergrat train, Snow covered top of the mountain and skiers and snowborders going down slope. You can walk down to the water and see closer view of Matterhorn from one of stops. I really enjoyed glacier paradise ride. Thank you.
MYUNGSOOK
a month ago
Despite the snow and lack of visibility, the experience was well worth the ticket price.
Michael
a month ago
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