What a memorable experience! Totally worth it. We got lucky we booked it on a day that we're able to see the beauty of Mt Zermatt. Amazing views on our way to Gornergrat! Enjoyable train ride and great spots to take a picture and collect amazing memories while in Zermatt! You can purchase Priority Boarding for 7 CHF for a better seat/viewing experience. Paid $237 for this unforgettable experience and it's worth every penny. Highly recommend yo book this amazing Gornergrat ticket. read more

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Visiting Gornergrat is an absolute must if you're in Zermatt. The train ride up is scenic from start to finish, and every turn reveals incredible views of the Alps. At the summit, you're rewarded with breathtaking panoramic views of the Matterhorn along with dozens of surrounding peaks and glaciers. Photos don't do justice with how stunning it is. There are plenty of viewing platforms and walking paths, so you can take your time and soak it all in. There's also a little chapel and an interactive exhibit at the top. Everything is well-organized and accessible, with restaurants, restrooms, and clear signage at the top. There's so much open space and we couldn't get enough of the views of the Alps. read more

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Magnificent and beautiful, really nice view today good weather and temperature for hiking! read more

Matterhorn Peak - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Zermatt, VS

I'm so glad we got to see this lovely mountain ,, never dreamed to see it in person. Spring in late May was an ideal time to visit .. still snow on the mountain but very comfortable to go up the mountain with just a long sleeve sweat or jacket. The hotels don't have AC so spring would be my pic to visit. The train going up the mountain comes every hour and there are several stops along the way you can get out and look around .. though we didn't have time to do that . we were on a tour and had to get back to town to move on to our next stop. there is bathrooms and a place to buy snacks up at the top. read more

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What a great (aka "Cool") place to visit! My wife and I recently were able to finally make it to THE Matterhorn - in person. As most of us have in the States, we grew up "knowing" about the Matterhorn, but far fewer of us actually imagine going in person to see it up close. Well, as part of our recent tour of Austria and Switzerland, my wife and I DID actually get to see it. Up close and in person. It takes a few ski lifts and gondolas to actually reach the summit (or as close as we could get). Let me back up. The day we went to see the Matterhorn, we were blessed to have a sunny to partly cloudy day. In short, a wonderful day to visit. There were terrific views everywhere you looked - on the way up and the way down. I got some wonderful pictures. After all the lifts, we went to the highest place open for non-skiing tourists, the Panorama Deck. Don't let the sunny condition fool you. Even if it is sunny on your visit - like it was for us - if the winds are blowing fiercely - like they were for us - you will get COLD. However, it was a unique and enthralling time for me. Not only did I get some incredible pictures, but I also took a 360-degree picture with an iPhone app I had. Also, with an app on my iPhone, I was able to record Longitude, Latitude, and Elevation (12,737 feet). Yes, I took a screenshot. I did have to keep my head, though, because the wind was quite fierce and I did not have any gloves. I do regret that I didn't do a short 360-degree video as well as a picture. After our visit to the Panorama Deck, we went inside the Glacier and saw the spectacular glacier - from the inside. There is even a short "slide" you can take inside the glacier. I must say, though, that the incline was not steep enough for it to be fast. I had to go down using my feet to pull myself down most of the way. I did, however, do a video of "my sliding down an incline inside the glacier" for posterity. Well, if you're like me and my wife, you may have heard about the Matterhorn your whole life and never thought you'd get to see it in person. Remember, it may actually happen one day. Do not miss out on the opportunity if it presents itself. You will be ever so glad that you did. read more

Best mountain on the planet, for sure! Seriously, though, I can't think of very many majestic peaks that you can get so close to you can almost touch them (in the late summer, you can hike right up to the base pretty easily). read more

This place is absolutely beautiful and definitely worth the hike. I came here during the summer and the view is just breathtaking. I can't even imagine what it would look like in the winter. Aside from just hiking to the Matterhorn there are also a lot of activities to do such as: skiing, snowboard, snow tubing, Matterhorn glacier palace. So this is definitely a whole day activity kind of thing and the travel is very easy. read more

Matterhorn Peak - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Zermatt, VS