Matterhorn Glacier Paradise

At the 3,883-metre-high Matterhorn Glacier Paradise in the Valais region, travellers enjoy views of 38 peaks – each over 4,000 metres above sea level – and 14 glaciers in Switzerland, France and Italy.
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How to get there​

Your clients can take the train from either Brig or Visp to Zermatt, then continue on foot or take the green line of the free e-bus service to the valley station. From there, the journey to the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise and its spectacular views takes just 45 minutes.​

​ The essentials at a glance​

From tickets to timetables – everything you need to prepare your clients for a smooth travel experience to the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise. ​

Tickets

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  • 50% discount with the Swiss Travel Pass (Flex)​
  • 50% discount with the Swiss Half Fare Card
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Bookings and reservations ​

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Timetable

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  • Year-round operation, except during maintenance 
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Services and experiences ​

  • Crystal Ride ​– The Crystal Ride's cabins have glass floors that reveals a bird’s-eye view of the glacier below.​

  • Glacier Palace – A world of eternal ice, with ice sculptures and an ice slide inside the world’s highest glacier palace.​

  • Viewing platform ​– The platform boasts 360° panoramic view of glaciers and Europe's highest mountains.​

  • Cinema lounge ​– Captivating film scenes about Zermatt's Alpine world. ​

  • Matterhorn Alpine Crossing ​– The highest cableway crossing in the Alps, from Zermatt in Switzerland to Testa Grigia in Italy. ​

  • Restaurants ​– Restaurant Matterhorn Glacier Paradise. Sunset dinner and Sunday brunch on selected dates in summer. ​

  • Accessibility ​– The Matterhorn Glacier Paradise is wheelchair-accessible. ​

In pictures​

Explore the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise ​

Find further information on the official website.​
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