How do I get to Matterhorn Glacier Paradise?

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.

When is the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise railway open?

The railway operates daily and runs continuously during operating hours. The current times can be found in the timetable .

Can I reserve my seat?

No, it is not possible to reserve seats for the journey to Matterhorn Glacier Paradise.

Is Matterhorn Glacier Paradise accessible to people with reduced mobility?

The gondolas and mountain stations are accessible to people with reduced mobility. The viewing platform can only be reached by steps.

Is this excursion suitable for people of all ages?

For health reasons, children under the age of three are not permitted on the Trockener Steg – Matterhorn Glacier Paradise line due to the altitude.

The Matterhorn Glacier Ride gondola floats over a high-alpine glacier landscape near Zermatt.

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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.

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
Maximum flexibility with the Flex Cancellation option – See Cancellation Policy for details

Prices

Travellers	Price
Adults (from 16)	USD 165.00
Children (9–15.99 years)	USD 83.00

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.

Travellers	Price
Adults (from 16)	USD 150.00
Children (9–15.99 years)	USD 75.00

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.

Travellers	Price
Adults (from 16)	USD 130.00
Children (9–15.99 years)	USD 65.00

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.

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