Cable cars ascending to Matterhorn Glacier Paradise with snowy mountain backdrop.
Tourists studying a map inside a cable car during the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise excursion.
Viewing platform at Matterhorn Glacier Paradise with mountain views.
People seated in hanging chairs in the Cinema Room at Matterhorn Glacier Paradise.
Visitors exploring ice sculptures at Matterhorn Glacier Paradise.
Group taking a selfie on a snowy mountain viewing platform.
Visitors exploring ice sculptures inside Glacier Paradise.

Zermatt

From Zermatt: Matterhorn Glacier Paradise Round-Trip Cable Car Tickets

Duration
Duration

2 hours

Free cancellation
Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

Transfers included
Transfers included
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Ascend from Zermatt to Europe’s highest mountain station, Matterhorn Glacier Paradise, at 3,883m for breathtaking glacier views.

Begin at the Zermatt–Matterhorn valley station and ride the Matterhorn Express gondola through meadows, forests, and hamlets until you reach Trockener Steg.

From here, board the state-of-the-art 3S cable car with heated cabins, gliding across the Theodul Glacier on your way to the summit at 3,883m – Europe’s highest mountain station.

At the summit, enjoy 360° vistas of 38 peaks and 14 glaciers, wander through the ice palace, and catch short alpine films in the Cinema Lounge.

Before descending, pause for regional dishes or pick up a Matterhorn souvenir to round off your visit.

Round-trip cable car transfers from Zermatt to Matterhorn Glacier Paradise

Optional hop-on/off facility at mid-stations such as Furi, Schwarzsee, and Trockener Steg en route

Admission to InfoCube at Trockener Steg

Bike transport option up to Trockener Steg

Access to panoramic viewing platform, Glacier Palace, and Cinema Lounge at the summit station

Local bus facilities within Zermatt

Food and drinks

Crystal Ride gondola upgrade

Personal expenses

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Know before you go

What to bring

  • Bring a valid passport or ID card.

What’s not allowed

  • For health reasons (altitude sickness), children aged 3 and under are not transported on the installations between Tr. Steg and Matterhorn Glacier Paradise.

  • Pregnant women are also not advised to participate in this experience.

Accessibility

  • The cable car and facilities are accessible to wheelchair users.

Additional information

  • Zermatt is a car-free location. To reach the meeting point, use public transportation or take a taxi.

  • This is not a guided tour.

  • Cable cars let you carry bikes up to Trockener Steg, giving you access to thrilling high-altitude trails at scenic mid-mountain stops.

  • Pets, specifically dogs, are welcome at Matterhorn Glacier Paradise and ride free; just keep them leashed or in a carrier as needed.

  • Your cable car ticket includes free access to local bus services within Zermatt.

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