Matterhorn Glacier Paradise

Where it is & how to get there

• From Zermatt: Cable cars via Furi and Trockener Steg; about 45 minutes to the top.
• Crossing: The Matterhorn Alpine Crossing continues by cable car to Cervinia in Italy.
• Altitude: Take it slowly; the air is thin.

The story of Matterhorn Glacier Paradise

The Matterhorn Glacier Paradise sits on the Klein Matterhorn at 3,883 metres, the highest cable-car station in Europe. A viewing platform at the top offers views of 38 peaks over 4,000 metres in Switzerland, Italy and France on clear days.

Inside the glacier, the Glacier Palace has ice sculptures and a slide. Skiing is possible here all year round on the Theodul Glacier.

Best time to visit

Tips before you go

• Snow all year, with a glacier palace inside.
• Bring warm clothes and sunglasses, even in summer.
• Combine with the Alpine Crossing to Italy for a unique day trip.

What's around Matterhorn Glacier Paradise

• Glacier PalaceIce caves inside the glacier.
• Trockener StegMid-station with a lake.
• CerviniaItalian resort across the border.
• FuriVillage with a suspension bridge.

Questions travellers ask