Matterhorn Glacier Palace – Europe’s enchanting ice world

The Glacier Palace, the world’s highest, is an ice world inside the Matterhorn Glacier, with tunnels, sculptures, and an underground lake, offering a magical alpine experience perfect for families, adventurers, and photographers.

Where is it located?

Inside the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise summit station on Klein Matterhorn, above Zermatt.

How to access?

All Matterhorn Glacier Paradise tickets include access to the Glacier Palace, so you don’t need a separate ticket to explore the ice tunnels and sculptures.

Glacier Palace in a nutshell

Things to know before booking your Glacier Palace tickets

  • Standard tickets: Include Glacier Palace entry, with round-trip cable car transfers from Zermatt to Matterhorn Glacier Paradise, along with key highlights of the summit station such as the 360° viewing platform, and the Cinema Lounge.
  • Combo with Gornergrat: Pair Glacier Palace with Gornergrat train for a full Alpine experience. Enjoy contrasting views inside the glacier at Matterhorn summit station and sweeping basin vistas from the Gornergrat summit, with the freedom to visit both anytime within 2 months of your first entry.
  • Zermatt shuttle: Park in Täsch and take a 12-minute shuttle to Zermatt for cable car access to the summit, making this the most hassle-free way to access the Glacier Palace.
  • Day trip from Geneva: Round-trip transfers lakeside Geneva, the charming Zermatt valley, and the Glacier Palace tunnels in a single day.
  • Timing details: Open during summit station hours; mornings are quieter, afternoons offer better peak lighting.
  • Accessibility note: Cable cars, summit station, and Palace are wheelchair accessible; tunnels have smooth paths, but surfaces can be cold and slippery.

Your Glacier Palace ticket types explained

Ticket typeIs Glacier Palace access included?Why go for it?Starting priceRecommended tours

Standard entry

Yes

Budget-friendly

From CHF 109Standard tickets

Combo with Gornergrat

Yes

Cost-effective, maximum exploration

From CHF 235Combo with Gornergrat

Day trips

Yes

Seamless transfers, full-day experience

From CHF 324Day trip from Geneva

Shuttle transfers

Yes

Saves car-ban hassles in Zermatt

From CHF 127Shuttle transfer tickets

What to do at the Glacier Palace

Architectural highlights of the Matterhorn Glacier Palace

Know before you go

Frequently asked questions about Matterhorn Glacier Palace tickets

Yes! It’s a unique alpine attraction, Europe’s highest ice palace, with tunnels, sculptures, and an underground glacier lake. Ideal for families, photographers, and adventure seekers.

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