Gornergrat is one of the places one must visit in one's life.
Gornergrat (3,089 m) is one of the places one must visit in one's life. The mountain panorama and the unique view of the Matterhorn are unforgettable.
With its sunny, year-round accessible viewing platform Gornergrat at 3,089 m has been one of the top excursion destinations in Switzerland since 1898. The Gornergrat Bahn was the first, fully electric cog railways in Switzerland. Today, it runs as a modern, sustainably powered train, which recovers and saves energy thanks to its regeneration process.
Gornergrat is a paradise for hikers: on the numerous hiking trails, leisure and ambitious hikers get their money's worth. With the return ticket of Gornergrat Bahn you can get on and off at any train station along the way.
Tip: When you hike on the Gornergrat, take time to visit the native black-nosed sheep, which spend the alpine summer there. More information and where to find them
Fly to the Matterhorn with a paraglider – at "Zooom the Matterhorn" experience world
Since 2021 there is a new highlight on the Gornergrat: the experience world "Zooom the Matterhorn". With 3 zoom levels you can approach the Matterhorn in an interactive way. Take a seat in the comfortable swiveling chair and fly to the Matterhorn with the virtual paraglider – without even getting cold hands. Admission to "Zooom the Matterhorn" is already included in one-way and return tickets and to Gornergrat.