Gornergrat Bahn ticket from Zermatt

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Ride the Gornergrat Bahn from Zermatt to the Gornergrat and enjoy the breathtaking view of the Matterhorn and the surrounding peaks. The cog railway takes you up to over 3,100 m above sea level.

CancellationFree up to 24 hours before
Meeting pointBahnhofplatz 1, 3920 Zermatt

Highlights

  • Enjoy the view of the mountain panorama during the ride
  • Ride the Gornergrat Bahn to over 3,100 m above sea level
  • Admire the world-famous Matterhorn in all its splendor
  • Fantastic view of the Dufourspitze, Castor and Pollux, as well as the Little Matterhorn
  • Multimedia experience world Zooom around the Matterhorn and other four-thousanders

Description

Take the Gornergrat Railway from Zermatt to the Gornergrat and enjoy the breathtaking views of the Matterhorn and the surrounding peaks. The cog railway takes you up to over 3,100 m above sea level. During the spectacular train ride, you'll pass alpine lakes, gorges, over bridges, through tunnels and forests.

Alongside the Matterhorn you'll also marvel at 28 more magnificent four-thousanders and see how the glaciers are changing. Also, the departure point Zermatt is one of Switzerland's most famous places!

Practical information:

  • Suitable for: wheelchairs, strollers
  • Suitable for children, but be mindful of the altitude changes
  • Dogs travel free

Stops on the Gornergratbahn

  • Zermatt (Gornergrat Bahn): valley station in Zermatt at about 1605 m a.s.l.
  • Findelbach: first intermediate station at around 1770 m a.s.l.
  • Riffelalp: second intermediate station at around 2211 m a.s.l.
  • Riffelberg: third intermediate station at around 2582 m a.s.l.
  • Rotenboden: fourth intermediate station at around 2815 m a.s.l.
  • Gornergrat: terminus at 3089 m a.s.l. Here you can enjoy the wonderful view of the Swiss Alps, including the Matterhorn. You'll ascend nearly 1500 metres to reach it.

Swiss Activities Tip

The ticket is valid once for each segment. So you can also alight at one of the intermediate stops Rotenboden, Riffelberg or Riffelalp and later in the day hop back on and continue your journey.

The 'Zooom the Matterhorn' experience world is also included with the ticket. On the Gornergrat, beside the Kulmhotel, you can try a variety of installations, such as a paragliding flight simulator, a 3D cinema, or periscopes aimed at the Matterhorn!

Inclusions

  • Ticket between Zermatt and Gornergrat

  • Experience world “Zoom the Matterhorn”

Meeting point

Bahnhofplatz 1, 3920 Zermatt

Bahnhofpl. 1

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Important information

  • Please check the timetable in the SwissActivities app on the day of travel. The ticket is non-refundable if you miss the last train.
  • The Gornergrat Railway may be partially or fully suspended depending on the weather.
  • Guests with snow sports equipment can only be transported until the pistes close. Using the pistes after they have closed is prohibited.

Reviews

4.7

179 Reviews

DEAnna-Gertrud2 Oct 2026

The weather wasn’t on our side, but otherwise it was a beautiful area and everything worked perfectly.

CHNatascha31 Aug 2026

Simply an unbelievably beautiful experience, especially with dogs who can ride along for free

ATEdith18 Aug 2026

Great ride

CHMonique13 Aug 2026

Everything went smoothly!

CZTomonori11 Aug 2026

The scenery was beautiful and it was truly amazing.

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Provider

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