For a classic train experience in the Alps, hop on Gornergrat, one of the highest railway lines in Europe. Opened in 1898, the railway takes sightseers and hikers from the resort village of Zermatt to the very top of a rocky ridge in the western part of the Alps. The first electric rack railway built in Switzerland, the line passes through a popular skiing area, noted for its 29 peaks reaching above 4,000 m (13,000 ft) in elevation. On clear days the line's terminus at the top of the ridge offers unbeatable views of the surrounding mountaintops, as well as the second largest glacier in the Alps. Our Zermatt trip builder app makes visiting Gornergrat and other Zermatt attractions simple, and helps you make a travel plan personal to you.
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Gornergrat railway is great for getting up to the top for skiing. Leaves right from the center of town.
Gornergrat railway is great for getting up to the top for skiing. Leaves right from the center of town. more »
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Great cog railway experience with stunning views at the top. The zoom experience included in the ticket was amazing and dining on the mountain a treat. Lots of ski trails to tackle
Great cog railway experience with stunning views at the top. The zoom experience included in the ticket was amazing and dining on the mountain a treat. Lots of ski trails to tackle more »
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I chose this activity as I thought it would be a fun and enjoyable way to spend the day. WRONG! They give you a toboggan with absolutely NO way to steer or stop it and then you set off on a very...
I chose this activity as I thought it would be a fun and enjoyable way to spend the day. WRONG! They give you a toboggan with absolutely NO way to steer or stop it and then you set off on a very... more »
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Really beautiful place where you can see in total 7 glaciers, the Gorner being the 3rd largest glacier in the Alps. There is a fabulous view of the Matterhorn and other mountains. I went for a short winter hiking route from Rotenboden to Riffelberg... I felt awe for the landscape.
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Gornergrat summit is the must visit place in anyone's lifetime itinerary. Hop on and off the train on the world's first fully electrified cog railway. The view is breathtaking. A lot of view points you can take spectacular photos, go early in a day to enjoy your leisure exploration.
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You can look at flabbergasting landscapes while going up by the Gornergratbahn and then have a breathtaking view while on top! A 360 panoramic view with the highest and most popular swiss summits (Dufourspitze and Matterhorn) and glaciers. A must-see in Switzerland! From then, it is possible to hike in the mountains, hike down to Riffelsee or go back in train to Zermatt!
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Beautiful views from the top. For less crowd, take the first train up. Apart from viewing the Matterhorn, you are also able to see many other mountain peaks. These information can be seen through the binoculars located around the viewpoint. At the Gornergrat train station, there is a complimentary Matterhorn Photo Point using your train tickets.
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A must visit in Zermatt. Worth the money and efforts The spot has a good view over the alps with a nice trek route around as well. There is also a small VR experience thing included in the train tickets (from Zermatt to Gornegratt) which you should not miss There are many small spots around like the famous lake with thw Toblerone mountain's reflection and many more I visited in Summer(July), it will be a completely different case in winter though
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