Gornergrat

One step closer to heaven

Tourist train going up to Gornergrat for the Matterhorn view point in Zermatt, rail transportation during autumn | © Shutterstock 1235275189 Tourist train going up to Gornergrat for the Matterhorn view point in Zermatt, rail transportation during autumn | © Shutterstock 1235275189

Switzerland's first electric cogwheel railway has been transporting guests from Zermatt up to 1,600 metres to 3,100 metres all year round and without changing trains since 1898. The route leads over impressive bridges, through galleries and tunnels, surrounded by idyllic forests and alpine meadows, past rocky gorges and mountain lakes. The majestic mountain giants, above all the Matterhorn, are omnipresent. The Gornergrat Bahn has been guaranteeing that the journey to the panoramic mountain is a top-class experience for 125 years.

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Tourist train going up to Gornergrat for the Matterhorn view point in Zermatt, rail transportation during autumn | © Shutterstock 1235275189
NostalChic Class

Experience the Gornergrat in a nostalgic carriage from 1961 with attention to cosy details in an exclusive way. A tour guide will lead you through the day trip, telling you exciting stories from the region. A window seat for the most beautiful view is guaranteed and the culinary experience is provided by fine Swiss cuisine with fresh, local ingredients and exquisite wines. The exclusive stopover for unique souvenir photos rounds off the special Zermatt experience. The price includes a welcome drink and aperitif riche in Zermatt, the return journey in a NostalChic Class carriage from Zermatt to the Gornergrat, a regional four-course meal with matching wine accompaniment in a mountain restaurant and a souvenir.

Booking information

Every Wednesday from 25th of June to 17th of september 2025.

from CHF 744.- per person

  • 2nd class train journey, half-fare travelcard basis
  • 2 nights in Zermatt, 3* hotel, standard double room with breakfast
  • NostalChic Class excursion
Beautiful view of the Matterhorn over the Gornergrat Railway in fall near Zermatt, Switzerland
Golden Spot

The new photo point on the Gornergrat in front of a unique mountain backdrop. The historic locomotive 3003 - one of the three locomotives of the first generation of the Gornergrat Railway - has been repaired and gilded. On the 130-metre-long themed trail, you can find out exciting information about the discovery of the Gornergrat, the pioneering work in the construction of the cog railway and the history and development of the Gornergrat Bahn. With the Matterhorn in the background, the locomotive is the perfect subject for your souvenir photo. The theme trail is free of charge and open all year round.

Zermatt, Switzerland. Matterhorn mountain near Grindjisee with flowers in the foreground. Canton Valais. | © Shutterstock 2463962649
«Zooom the Matterhorn»

The interactive exhibition for young and old offers completely new perspectives on the impressive mountain world and allows you to experience it up close. You can soar virtually over high alpine glacier landscapes with a paraglider and get very close to the real Matterhorn with a digital telescope. The adventure world on the Gornergrat promises this and much more. Admission is included in the Gornergrat Ticket.

Cairn, Gornergrat, Zermatt, Valais, Switzerland, Europe | © Shutterstock 2446153749
Stone family

Rock cairns are found all over the world and help hikers to find the right path and ensure that they don't stray from it. The stone family is located below the ZOOOM building with the best view of the imposing Matterhorn. 

Who can climb the highest stone tower? Fun for the whole family! Access is free and open as long as there is no snow.

Switzerland Valais - Blacknose sheep
Meet the Sheep

Gehen Sie mit den Schwarznasenschafen auf Tuchfühlung. Mit ihren spiralförmigen Hörnern, ihrem wuscheligen Fell und den schwarzen Flecken sind diese Schafe etwas ganz Besonderes. Von Ende Juni bis Mitte September weiden rund 150 Schwarznasenschafe zwischen den Stationen Gornergrat und Riffelberg. Sie halten sich gerne an schattigen Plätzen auf, da es ihnen in der Sonne zu heiss ist – dank GPS-Trackern in den Halsbändern können Sie die Schafe mit Ihrem Handy orten. Begleitet werden die knuffigen Vierbeiner von einer Hirtin, welche an sechs Tagen die Woche spannende Geschichten aus ihrem Alltag erzählt und gerne Fragen beantwortet. Auf dem Themenweg «Meet the Sheep» erfahren Sie an 11 Posten zwischen dem Gornergrat und Riffelberg spannende Infos über den Gornergrat, Flora, Fauna und die Tiere.