Ride to Europe’s highest mountain station at 3,883m, or choose a hassle-free shuttle to Zermatt.
- Everything you get: The cable car to Matterhorn Glacier Paradise offers round-trip rides from Zermatt, with hop-on, hop-off access at Furi, Schwarzsee, and Trockener Steg, and includes access to the viewing platform, Glacier Palace, and Cinema Lounge, bike transport to Trockener Steg, and local bus travel within Zermatt. Alternatively, you can choose a shuttle-only ticket, which includes transportation to Zermatt.
- Why choose this: One ticket keeps your trip simple, whether you’re heading to the summit for glacier views or choosing shuttle-only travel to Zermatt without arranging separate transport.
- Upgrades: Use your Swiss Travel Pass to enjoy discounted cable car travel to Matterhorn Glacier Paradise.
Inclusions
- Round-trip cable car transfers from Zermatt to Matterhorn Glacier Paradise (as per option selected)
- Hop-on/off facility at mid-stations such as Furi, Schwarzsee, and Trockener Steg en route (as per option selected)
- Access to panoramic viewing platform, Glacier Palace, and Cinema Lounge at the summit station (as per option selected)
- Bike transport option up to Trockener Steg (as per option selected)
- Local bus facilities within Zermatt (as per option selected)
- Ticket for Zermatt shuttle service (as per option selected)
- Half-price tickets with Swiss travel passes (as per option selected)
- Small group experience, maximum 8 guests (as per option selected)
Exclusions
- Food and drinks
- Crystal Ride gondola upgrade
- Personal expenses
What to bring
- ID requirement: Bring a valid passport or ID card.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: The cable car and facilities are accessible to wheelchair users.
What’s not allowed
- Young children restriction: For health reasons, children aged 3 and under are not transported between Trockener Steg and Matterhorn Glacier Paradise.
- Pregnancy advisory: Pregnant women are not advised to participate in this experience.
Additional information
- Car-free resort: Zermatt is car-free, so use public transportation or a taxi to reach the meeting point.
- Tour type: This experience is not a guided tour.
- Bike transport: Cable cars let you carry bikes up to Trockener Steg for high-altitude trails at mid-mountain stops.
- Pet policy: Dogs are welcome at Matterhorn Glacier Paradise and ride free, but they must be leashed or in a carrier.
- Local buses: Your cable car ticket includes free access to local bus services within Zermatt.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.