Zermatt Escapes: Unforgettable Day Trips

Enjoy a round trip on the cogwheel train from Zermatt to Gornergrat with stunning Alpine views.

• All aboard the cogwheel train from Zermatt to Gornergrat for one of the most dramatic landscapes of the Swiss Alps!
• With priority access, you'll get to board the train first and get the best seats on the right side toward the Matterhorn!
• The 30-minute ride will take you from an altitude of 1,605 m to 3,089 m, up to the Gornergrat ridge.
• Upon reaching the Gornergrat, take in exceptional views of 29 four-thousand-meter peaks, including the jagged-toothed mountain, Matterhorn in all its glory.
• See the famous Monte Rosa massif, with Switzerland’s highest peak (Dufourspitze, 4,634 m).

Inclusions

• Round-trip skip-the-line train ticket to Gornergrat at 3,089 m
• Priority access

Exclusions

• Food and drinks
• Hotel pick-up and drop-off
• Snow Fun park admission
• Guide

• Tip: At the summit station on the Gornergrat, don't miss out on seeing Europe’s highest-altitude hotel: the 3100 Kulmhotel Gornergrat.
• Facilities include a restaurant, an astronomical observatory, and boutique shops.

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

Explore two iconic Swiss summits, Gornergrat and Klein Matterhorn, with just one ticket.

• See the mighty Matterhorn from two distinct vantage points, Gornergrat and Klein Matterhorn.
• The world’s highest 3S cable car offers a ride to Matterhorn with stunning views of 38 alpine peaks and 14 glaciers.
• Visit the summit’s top attractions, including the cinema lounge and 3S InfoCube, with a return trip included.
• Hop on the Gornergrat train for a 30-minute journey climbing from 1,605 m to 3,089 m.
• Enjoy the flexibility to visit Gornergrat and Klein Matterhorn on separate days, making the most of your adventure.

Inclusions

• Round-trip skip-the-line train ticket to Gornergrat at 3,089 m
• 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
• Food and drinks
• Hotel pick-up and drop-off
• Snow Fun Park admission
• Guide

• Gornergrat's facilities include a restaurant, an astronomical observatory, and boutique shops.
• For altitude safety, children under 3 are not allowed to travel between Tr. Steg and Matterhorn Glacier Paradise.
• Both attractions are accessible by wheelchair.
• The cable cars, trains and stations are wheelchair accessible as well.
• Zermatt is a car-free zone, and private vehicles will only be allowed up to Täsch.

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

Experience the ultimate Swiss adventure with the iconic Glacier Express and a round-trip ticket to Gornergrat.

• Board the train from Zermatt to Gornergrat and enjoy priority access for the best seats with Matterhorn views.
• The cogwheel train ride climbs from 1,605 m to 3,089 m, offering a bird’s-eye view of Zermatt, the Matterhorn’s towering silhouette, serene lakes, and lush forests.
• The Gornergrat offers stunning winter landscapes, the best Matterhorn views, and a 360° panorama of surrounding glaciers.
• Hop aboard the Glacier Express for a scenic journey through stunning Swiss landscapes.
• The Glacier Express offers unobstructed views of the Swiss Alps and stops at St. Moritz, Chur and more.

Inclusions

• Round-trip skip-the-line train ticket to Gornergrat at 3,089 m
• Priority access
• One-way train transfers between Zermatt, Chur, and St. Moritz
• 2nd class seats
• Ample luggage space
• Air-conditioning on board
• Free Wi-Fi
• USB plugs
• Onboard catering

Exclusions

• Hotel pick-up and drop-off
• Snow Fun Park admission
• Guide

• Gornergrat's facilities include a restaurant, an astronomical observatory, and boutique shops.
• Dogs are not allowed on the Glacier Express.
• The Glacier Express is fully accessible to wheelchairs and bicycles.
• Children aged 5 and under travel for free but do not have a reserved seat.
• You will still need to make a mandatory seat reservation for the Glacier Express. Reserved seats are assigned based on availability.

• These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Take the shuttle to Zermatt and reach Matterhorn Glacier Paradise on the world’s highest 3S cable car with one ticket.

• Jump on board the modern Zermatt shuttle train, which runs every 20 minutes between Täsch and Zermatt, and has a return ticket included for a seamless trip.
• Ride the world’s highest 3S cable car to the summit in 40 minutes, with a round trip included.
• During your journey, take in stunning views of 38 peaks and 14 glaciers.
• The ice palace at the summit, which features stunning handmade sculptures, is a must-see experience.
• Enjoy the flexibility of using your return ticket within 30 days of your selected travel date.

Inclusions

• Round-trip Zermatt shuttle tickets
• 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

• For health reasons (due to altitude sickness), children aged 3 and under are not permitted to travel on the lifts between Tr. Steg and Matterhorn Glacier Paradise.
• The General Abonnement and Swiss Travel Pass act as valid tickets for the Zermatt shuttle, so no separate shuttle ticket is needed.
• Half-Fare card holders and children aged 6 to 15 get a 50% discount on the shuttle.
• Children with a Junior Card and those under 6 don't need a ticket for the shuttle.
• Small dogs (up to 30 cm) can travel for free in pet-friendly containers. Make sure your dog is in the container before passing through the turnstile. Larger dogs require a half-price ticket while traveling in the shuttle.
• Your shuttle pass is valid for 30 days, but be sure to select a shuttle date that matches the day of your Matterhorn cable car ride to ensure you arrive in time for the experience.
• Your shuttle tickets are round-trip, requiring only a single booking. The return ticket can be used within 30 days of your selected travel date.
• The cable car is wheelchair accessible. The shuttle and its stations are partially accessible to wheelchair users.

• These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

• The convenience of 50% off on public transport, plus the excitement of a day trip to the top of Europe by train and gondola from Interlaken.
• Board the Bernese Oberland train at Interlaken and traverse the Lütschinen valleys to Grindelwald, where the aerial cableway Eiger Express awaits.
• Then catch the iconic cogwheel rail to Jungfraujoch. Admire Europe’s highest altitude station and post office before stepping into eternal snow.
• From buses to boats and trains to mountain rail, the Swiss Half Fare Card offers you discounted access to 1st class seats for a month!
• For travelers of all kinds. Easily utilize the local public transport in 90+ cities, and cable cars in remote alpine regions.

Inclusions

Jungfraujoch Round-Trip from Interlaken

• Round-trip train tickets from Interlaken to Grindelwald
• Round-trip Eiger Express gondola tickets from Grindelwald Terminal to Eiger Glacier
• Round-trip cogwheel train tickets from Eiger Glacier to Jungfraujoch
• Access to the Sphinx Observatory, Ice Palace, Plateau & Alpine Sensation at Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe

Swiss Half Fare Card

• Swiss Half-Fare Card in Switzerland (route map here)
• 50% discount on train, bus, boat, and mountain railway tickets
• 1st and 2nd class train seats

Exclusions

Jungfraujoch Round-Trip from Interlaken

• Access to Snow Fun Park

Swiss Half Fare Card

• Reserved seats

Jungfraujoch Round-Trip from Interlaken

• Starting point: Interlaken OST

At Interlaken station, board the Bernese Oberland train and head to Grindelwald Terminal.

• Grindelwald Terminal

From this station, enjoy a panoramic ascent to Eiger Glacier Station aboard the sleek Eiger Express cable car.

• Eiger Glacier Station

Hop on the Jungfraujoch cogwheel railway for the final leg of your journey to the Top of Europe.

• Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe

Enjoy a range of attractions up on this 'saddle', with access to the Sphinx Observatory, Ice Palace, Plateau & Alpine Sensation.

• Eiger Glacier Station

Travel back down to Eiger Glacier by cogwheel before boarding the Eiger Express gondola back down to Grindelwald.

• Grindelwald Terminal

Disembark from the Eiger Express and find your Bernese Oberland train connection to Interlaken here.

• End point: Interlaken OST

Jungfraujoch Round-Trip from Interlaken

• This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
• Note: This ticket also includes seat reservation for the descent. Descent is scheduled 3 hours later. If you miss boarding the gondola at the descent time, you'll have to wait in the queue for a long time.
• For the Eigergletscher-Jungfraujoch route, you have the option to reserve a seat post-booking to avoid waiting times on peak days.

Swiss Half Fare Card

• Staff is available for guests requiring disability assistance.
• This pass is valid only for residents outside of Switzerland and Liechtenstein.
• Cards are pre-validated at the time of purchase and can be purchased 6 months in advance.
• Children under 16 travel free when accompanied by a parent.
• This is a public transportation service, seating will be on a first-come first-serve basis.
• A seat reservation and/or supplement is required to travel on some trains/
  buses/boats such as the Glacier Express, Bernina Express, Gotthard Panorama
  Express and Palm Express.

Swiss Half Fare Card

• An electronic voucher will be sent to your email instantly after booking confirmation.
• Tickets with the Half-Fare Card discount can be purchased online, at manned railway stations during opening hours, from the ticketing machines at rail stations, or through the SBB app.
• Click here for information on the conditions and area of validity.
• Your pass will be activated on the day selected during booking.
• After activation, the card is valid for 1 calendar month.

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

Travel stress-free with shuttle tickets to Zermatt and skip-the-line train tickets to Gornergrat.

• Hop on the modern Zermatt shuttle for a seamless round-trip journey between Täsch and Zermatt.
• Enjoy the convenience of shuttle passes valid for 30 days, offering unmatched flexibility for your travel plans.
• Get priority access to board the train to Gornergrat first and choose the best seats for amazing views of the Swiss Alps.
• The Gornergrat Railway, the world’s first fully electrified cog railway, gives you amazing 360-degree views of the Matterhorn.
• At the Gornergrat summit, enjoy views of over 28 other peaks above 4,000 meters and explore ZOOOM the Matterhorn, a multimedia exhibition on its nature, history, and geology.

Inclusions

• Round-trip skip-the-line train ticket to Gornergrat at 3,089 m
• Priority access
• Zermatt shuttle tickets

Exclusions

• Food and drinks
• Hotel pick-up and drop-off
• Snow Fun Park admission
• Guide

• No separate shuttle ticket is needed if you have a General Abonnement or Swiss Travel Pass.
• Half-Fare card holders and children aged 6 to 15 enjoy a 50% discount on the shuttle.
• Kids under 6 and those with a Junior Card travel for free - no ticket required.
• Small dogs (up to 30 cm) travel free in a pet container; larger dogs need a half-price ticket.
• Shuttle passes are valid for 30 days but match the date with your Matterhorn cable car trip.
• Shuttle tickets include a round trip and can be used within 30 days of the selected date.
• The shuttle and its stations offer partial wheelchair accessibility, while the Gornergrat summit and cogwheel train are fully wheelchair accessible.
• Gornergrat's facilities include a restaurant, an astronomical observatory, and boutique shops.

• These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.