Gornergrat railway

Where it is & how to get there

• From Zermatt: The station is opposite Zermatt's main station; the ride takes about 33 minutes.
• Season: Runs all year.
• Hiking: Get off at Rotenboden to walk to Riffelsee.

The story of the Gornergrat railway

The Gornergrat railway opened in 1898, one of the first electric cog railways in the world. It climbs from Zermatt to the Gornergrat ridge at 3,089 metres.

At the top, a viewing platform faces the Matterhorn, Monte Rosa — Switzerland's highest mountain — and the vast Gorner Glacier. There is also a hotel with an observatory and a restaurant.

Best time to visit

Tips before you go

• Sit on the right side going up for the Matterhorn view.
• Sit on the right side going up for Matterhorn views.
• Walk down one section to Riffelsee and take the train from Rotenboden.

What's around the Gornergrat railway

• RiffelseeReflection lake below the summit.
• Gorner GlacierHuge glacier below.
• RiffelalpMountain hamlet with a resort.
• ZermattBase station.

Questions travellers ask