Mountain railways
Matterhorn Glacier Paradise ticket
The Matterhorn Glacier Paradise ticket takes you from Zermatt to the Klein Matterhorn. In addition to the journey and breathtaking views, the ticket also includes admission to the Glacier Palace and the Cinema Lounge.
Important information
- Ticket entitles the holder to a return journey from Zermatt to Matterhorn Glacier Paradise by cable car
- Admission to the Glacier Palace included
- Free admission to the Cinema Lounge
- Visit to the InfoCube at the Trockener Steg intermediate station included
- Matterhorn Glacier Paradise is open all year round
- The ticket will be issued as a voucher and must be exchanged at the valley station by the end of April 2026
- Maximum flexibility with the Flex Cancellation option – See Cancellation Policy for details
Prices
Travellers | Price |
|---|---|
| Adults (from 16) | USD 132.00 |
| Children (9–15.99 years) | USD 66.00 |
Adults with a Swiss Travel Pass, Swiss Travel Pass Flex or Swiss Half Fare Card valid on the day of travel receive a 50% discount. There is no discount for senior citizens.
Children under 9 travel free of charge and do not require a ticket. If one parent has a Swiss Travel Pass, Swiss Travel Pass Flex or Swiss Half Fare Card valid on the day of travel, children between the ages of 6 and 15 travel free of charge with the included Swiss Family Card.
Frequently asked questions
Until the end of April 2026, you will receive a voucher by e-mail after purchasing your Matterhorn Glacier Paradise ticket, . Show it either digitally or as a printout at the ticket office at the valley station. You will receive your ticket there. From May 2026, you will receive your e-ticket by e-mail, allowing you to board directly without having to exchange a voucher.
Start your journey in Zermatt and take the cable car to the Trockener Steg intermediate station. There, you change and continue to the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise summit station. The return journey from Zermatt to Matterhorn Glacier Paradise takes around 40 minutes each way.
The railway operates daily and runs continuously during operating hours. The current times can be found in the timetable.
No, it is not possible to reserve seats for the journey to Matterhorn Glacier Paradise.
The gondolas and mountain stations are accessible to people with reduced mobility. The viewing platform can only be reached by steps.
For health reasons, children under the age of three are not permitted on the Trockener Steg – Matterhorn Glacier Paradise line due to the altitude.
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