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Zermatt: Matterhorn Glacier Paradise Cable Car Ticket

1. Zermatt: Matterhorn Glacier Paradise Cable Car Ticket

Secure your ticket to take a trip on the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise Cable Car. Ascend to Europe's highest mountain station and travel to Trockener Steg to ride by heated cable car across the Theodul Glacier. Start your journey at the Zermatt-Matterhorn valley station. Within 45 minutes, reach Europe’s highest mountain station at 12,740 ft (3,883 meters) above sea level - the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise. First, travel in comfort in an 8-seat gondola of the Matterhorn Express on your way to Trockerner Steg. Pass lush green meadows, old Valais hamlets, and enchanting forests before the landscape changes to one with impressive moraines and stones polished by ice and glaciers.  At Trockener Steg, hop into the highest 3S cable car transporting you up to the peak. Take in spectacular views through the panoramic windows and enjoy the heated seats while crossing the Theodul Glacier. Once you reach the summit, visit the viewing platform and marvel at 38 alpine giants of the French, Italian, and Swiss Alps as well as 14 glaciers. At the cinema lounge, enjoy short movies about mountaineering, the local fauna and flora, the lift facilities, and ice and snow. Or explore the highest ice palace in the world and admire handmade sculptures in the eternal ice. Before you leave the magical fairytale behind, try regional specialties at the restaurant or purchase Matterhorn souvenirs.

Zermatt: Gornergrat Bahn Cogwheel Train Ticket

2. Zermatt: Gornergrat Bahn Cogwheel Train Ticket

Cross stunning bridges, ride through galleries and tunnels, idyllic forests, past gorges and mountain lakes as your climb the Gornergrat on the cogwheel train with the Matterhorn continually in view. At the summit, explore the picturesque alpine world of the Swiss Alps. With a sunny observation deck that remains accessible throughout the year, the Gornergrat at 3,089 metres above sea level provides spectacular views. The Gornergrat is surrounded by 29 four-thousand metre peaks including the highest Swiss mountain, the Dufourspitze, which has an altitude of 4,634 metres, and the third-largest glacier in the Alps, the Gorner glacier. The mountainscape panorama you'll experience is completely unique.

Glacier Express Train Zermatt to St. Moritz 1. Class

3. Glacier Express Train Zermatt to St. Moritz 1. Class

Travel on the worldwide known "Glacier-Express-Train" from Zermatt to St. Moritz. Enjoy the travel in the the panoramic coach, crossing 291 bridges, passing 91 tunnels, travelling through spectacular valleys and mountains. This ticket is the seat reservation for your assigned seat in first travel class for the Glacier Express from Zermatt ot St. Moritz. There is a pricing option available, which includes the full fare train ticket for the route from Zermatt to St. Moritz together with the seat reservation. This ticket is on live availability and due to the high demand of guests travelling on the Glacier Express train, not every date is bookable. We do not sell the Excellence class tickets, as they are overpriced.

Zermatt: Paragliding Tandem Tour with Matterhorn View

4. Zermatt: Paragliding Tandem Tour with Matterhorn View

Zermatt in southern Switzerland’s Valais canton, is one of the most popular mountain resorts renowned for skiing, climbing, and hiking. The town lies below the iconic, pyramid-shaped Matterhorn peak. Here, you have the chance to experience a once-in-a-lifetime adventure - a tandem paragliding flight at a 3000-4000-meter altitude. At the meeting point, you’ll be introduced to your instructor, who will give you a presentation on the activity and safety protocols. You’ll take the cable car to the take-off point, as your pilot shares as much as of their knowledge, stories, and anecdotes about Zermatt as you want. Once you’re on the mountain, walk to the take-off point, and hear a short briefing and equipment check. Then, it’s time for the ultimate adventure, as you take a few steps into the air. Now just sit back, relax, and take in the spectacular 360° views over Switzerland, Italy, and France. The pilot will take care of everything, all you have to do is enjoy this magical moment to its fullest. Once you’ve landed, the pilot will download the pictures and videos onto a memory card, ready for you to take home and show off.

Glacier Express Train St.Moritz to Zermatt 1. Class

5. Glacier Express Train St.Moritz to Zermatt 1. Class

Travel on the worldwide known "Glacier-Express-Train" from St.Moritz to Zermatt. Enjoy the travel in the the panoramic coach, crossing 291 bridges, passing 91 tunnels, travelling through spectacular valleys and mountains. This ticket is the seat reservation for your assigned seat in 1st travel class for the Glacier Express from St.Moritz to Zermatt There is a pricing option available, which includes the full fare train ticket for the route from St.Moritz to Zermatt together with the seat reservation. This ticket is on live availability and due to the high demand of guests travelling on the Glacier Express train, not every date is bookable. We do not sell the Excellence class tickets, as they are overpriced.

Swiss Travel Pass: Unlimited Travel on Train, Bus & Boat

6. Swiss Travel Pass: Unlimited Travel on Train, Bus & Boat

The Swiss Travel Pass is a must-have for any traveler to Switzerland. You can enjoy unlimited access by public train, bus, and boat to over 90 cities and towns and benefit from free entrance to 500+ museums, discounted city tours, and access to private and scenic trains with a pre-requisite seat reservation. There are two broad types of Swiss Travel Pass: Continuous and Flexi, with an option to choose from 3, 4, 8, and 15 days. Apart from it being an ‘all-in-one’ pass which allows a traveler to access all modes of public transportation within the country, it also offers numerous other benefits on the mountain excursions. So be it the adventurous, the avid or the leisure traveler, you will have the chance to make the most of your Switzerland Travel Pass.

Zermatt and Mt. Gornergrat: Small Group Tour from Zürich

7. Zermatt and Mt. Gornergrat: Small Group Tour from Zürich

To see the Matterhorn live - it's a must for every Switzerland traveler. Visit the alpine village of Zermatt with its typical chalet-style, surrounded by high alpine peaks, the Matterhorn in the face all the time. Experience the changing landscape and discover the old part of Zermatt and the Gornergrat mountain, from where you'll have all these "postcard" views of the Matterhorn. Be accompanied by a guide along the way who'll answer your questions about the country and its people, and explore a few places away from the tourist flow.

Zermatt: Evening Tapas Tour with Dinner and Drinks

8. Zermatt: Evening Tapas Tour with Dinner and Drinks

Whether as an apres ski alternative, team event or family tour, the Zermatt Tapas Tour makes every culinary heart beat faster. Eat and drink your way through Zermatt. The small tastings range from vegetarian dishes to alcoholic drinks. Discover Zermatt's diverse gastronomy in just one evening - with local, Italian and oriental tapas and a matching accompanying drink. Whether trendy, classic or funky - on your culinary tour of Zermatt, you'll stop off at four selected restaurants or bars and immerse yourself in the local gastronomic scene.

From Basel: Zermatt and Mt. Gornergrat Small Group Tour

9. From Basel: Zermatt and Mt. Gornergrat Small Group Tour

See the Matterhorn in person on your trip to Switzerland. Visit the alpine village of Zermatt with its typical chalet-style homes, surrounded by high alpine peaks and a constant view of the Matterhorn. Follow alongside your tour guide as you discover the old part of Zermatt and the Gornergrat mountain, from where you can enjoy panoramic views of the Matterhorn. Your expert local guide will be with you all the way from the beginning of the tour, and will show you the changing landscape and answer your questions about the country and its people. Your guide knows the way and will show you a few places away off the beaten path.

Swiss Travel Pass Flex:All-in-One travel pass-train,bus,boat

10. Swiss Travel Pass Flex:All-in-One travel pass-train,bus,boat

Experience Switzerland fully and travel flexibly with a Swiss Travel Pass Flex, valid on the train network, buses, and public boats all over the country. Choose between a 3, 4, 6, 8 or 15 flexible day pass. Journey on the renowned Glacier Express, Golden Pass Line, and Bernina Express to see Switzerland's epic mountains and sprawling views up close. Traveling at your leisure, visit over 500 museums across the country as part of the pass to learn more about Switzerland. Activate and deactivate your pass easily online as per your individual travel needs within its month-long validity. Enjoy unlimited and hassle-free movement throughout the country within the valid month of travel.

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based on 380 reviews

The best investment to get to know Switzerland. The 4-day pass is valid from 00:00 on the first day and ends at 05:00 on the fifth day. So it gives a good margin. You don't have to activate anything, just show the pass to the conductor or at the museum ticket office.

Bought the ticket online, exchanged the voucher with Tickets from Zermatter shop, and had a great time going up to the mountains.. there was a line but moved very quickly.. what a majestic view and experience .. it’s a must do for everyone..

We made use of the Swiss Travel Pass. It was amazing. The ticket arrived right and fast. And great value. I recommend

Worth a 2-week journey as we used the trains a lot. Also it works as a museum pass as well.

Amazing views and overall pretty good infrastructure