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Its highlights: the staging of the Matterhorn during a trip from Zermatt (1,620 m) to Gornergrat (3,089 m). Glacier Express, the Slowest Express Train in the World The panorama train links Zermatt with St. Moritz, Davos and Chur. The first Glacier Express cars travelled this exceptionally attractive mountain route in 1930.
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The Gornergrat train goes from the village centre in Zermatt to Gornergrat (3,089 m) in 33 minutes. From this vantage point, one of the most beautiful mountain panoramas in the world opens up - with a view of the Matterhorn (4,478 m). +2 The base station of the Gornergrat train is on the Bahnhofplatz in the centre of Zermatt.
Gornergrat The highest open air cog railway in Europe
Option 1: Take the Gornergrat Bahn The most popular way to see the Matterhorn in Zermatt is to take the train up to the Gornergrat Bhan. Trains run every 30 minutes and a spectacularly busy, to get some great views make sure you sit on the right-hand side of the train.
A beautiful morning at Zermatt in Switzerland, taken by one of our passengers on the Swiss Rail
The ride takes 33 minutes and requires a vertical climb of 1,469 m. The line leads on 9.4 kilometres over dramatic bridges, through galleries and tunnels, across forests of larch and Swiss stone pine, and past rocky ravines and mountain lakes. Panorama for the photo album The panorama is among the finest in the world.
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Here is a large Matterhorn Terminal parking lot near the train station. It cost 15,50CHF to park there for the day. From Täsch, shuttle trains run every 20 minutes and the journey takes 12 minutes. Return tickets cost CHF 16.40/adult, CHF 8.20/child, Swiss Travel Pass holders travel for free, Half-fare and Junior cards are accepted.
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Starting in Zermatt, Switzerland, this cogwheel railway will take you up to 3,100 meters and a perfect panoramic view of the Matterhorn and it's surroundings. Contents [ hide] 1 Details of the Gornergrat Bahn 2 How Much Does The Gornergrat Railway Cost 3 How to Guarantee the best view of the Matterhorn 4 Where to stay when visiting the Matterhorn
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Full description Cross stunning bridges, ride through galleries and tunnels, idyllic forests, past gorges and mountain lakes as your climb the Gornergrat on the cogwheel train with the Matterhorn continually in view. At the summit, explore the picturesque alpine world of the Swiss Alps.
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The Gornergrat Railway in Zermatt is an electric cog railway which opened in 1898. It now operates 365 days of the year, although it didn't go into winter operation until 30 years after it first went into service. Fast Facts about the Gornergrat Railway Zermatt to Gornergrat Railway - Driver's View Part 1 Watch on
A Visit to the Village of Zermatt and the Matterhorn in Switzerland
The train journey time between Zermatt and Matthorn is around 5h 41m and covers a distance of around 252 km. This includes an average layover time of around 2h 2m. Operated by Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), Trenitalia EuroCity and others, the Zermatt to Matthorn train service departs from Zermatt and arrives in Aemsigen.
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The Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn travels through the most beautiful regions of the Swiss Alps. It leads from Zermatt in the canton of Valais via Andermatt in the canton of Uri to Disentis in the Grisons. With the stretch from Andermatt to Göschenen, the entire route network measures 144 kilometres.
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The Gornergrat is your excursion destination in Zermatt For 125 years, the cog railway has been taking our guests from the village at 1600 metres up to 3100 metres above sea level. Even the journey is a great experience with a constant view of the Matterhorn.
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Hop on the Most Beautiful Cogwheel Train Ride from Zermatt up to Gornergrat. See the Highest Swiss Mountain, the Dufourspitze & the World-famous Matterhorn.
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Gornergrat RailwayGornergrat Bahn; GGB) is a mountain rack railway, located in the Swiss canton of Valais. It links the resort village of Zermatt, situated at 1,604 m (5,262 ft) above mean sea level, to the summit of the Gornergrat. The Gornergrat railway station is situated at an altitude of 3,089 m (10,135 ft), which makes the Gornergrat.
Zermatt’s Gornergrat Train is Europe’s highest openair railway…and best Matterhorn viewpoint
Zermatt is located in the canton of Valais. This village is closely located to the foot of the Matterhorn. Zermatt is a perfect starting point to explore the Matterhorn. Good to know: Zermatt is a car-free village, you won't be able to travel through it by car, you can hop on an electric bus, hire a bike or hike.
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Contact information. +41 (0) 848 642 442. Location. Zermatt train station is the arrival and departure point to car-free Zermatt. The station is located in the center in immediate vicinity of the Gornergrat Bahn.