Where is the best view of the Matterhorn in Zermatt?

The Gornergrat is our favorite place to enjoy Matterhorn views. It's easy to access with a cogwheel mountain train, which takes you up to the viewpoint at 3089m. At the top, you have a clear view of the Matterhorn, as well the impressive Gorner glacier and dozens of other tall peaks.



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TIP: How to see the Matterhorn without paying hefty price for a train and parking. If you want to see the Matterhorn you can either drive to Zermatt from Täsch or walk here. Few people know that there is a small, winding and tight mountain road above Tasch that leads to Täschalp, a shepherd's village.

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From Zermatt you have to reach Furi via cable car. From Furi there are two routes to reach Matterhorn Glacier Paradise. A. You ideally need to change 2 cable cars, one at Furi and then at Trockener Steg.

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Zermatt is the perfect place to come back to as it's packed with restaurants and cafe's in the compact city. Plus, you can see the Matterhorn in the backdrop if it's a clear day.

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There's excitement in the air at the gondola station: this is the starting point for the 45-minute ride to the highest cable car station in Europe, at Matterhorn Glacier Paradise (3,883 m). Rendezvous at the valley station: for snow sports enthusiasts 365 days a year, and in summer for hikers and mountaineers.

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For one day it is not worth getting the Peak Pass. The Peak Pass is designed for those spending longer times in Zermatt, principally hikers in the summer. Peak2Peak is good if you plan to go to the Klein Matterhorn in the am and the Gornergrat in the pm...

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The weather in the Matterhorn Glacier Palace is warm and pleasant in August, with average temperatures ranging from 3?C / -2?C. If you want to experience the place in peace then August is the ideal month to visit.

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How Much Does It Cost to Visit Matterhorn Glacier Paradise? Round trip tickets start at CHF 95 per person. This price will be higher during the peak summer months (round trip tickets cost CHF 120 in the summer). This price includes the cable car ride and entrance into Matterhorn Glacier Paradise.

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How to get to the Glacier Palace: on the Matterhorn Express from Zermatt to Trockener Steg mountain station; continue by cable car or the new Matterhorn Glacier Ride up to the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise. The journey takes approx. 45 minutes. Open: all year.

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