Experience

Sunrise trips at Riffelsee and Gornergrat

Experience a moment for eternity and watch the sun as it rises over the Riffelsee lake.

Next available date: Sun, 6 Jul 2025

3 hours
From CHF 132.00

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Description

It will still be dark when you board the Gornergrat train in Zermatt. In the early dawn the cog-wheel train takes you up to Rotenboden station. The lights in the train are purposely switched off to allow you to enjoy the mountain scenery high above Zermatt as the day begins.

From Rotenboden station it’s just a 10-minute walk to the Riffelsee lake. This is where the famous photos of the Matterhorn, flawlessly reflected on the lake’s calm surface, are taken. At sunrise you can take the perfect photo for your desktop background, Instagram account or your photo album.

After your visit to the Riffelsee, the train continues to the Gornergrat – where a breathtaking panorama awaits you.

Take your time to soak in the stillness of the early morning on the viewing platform and witness the day slowly come to life. Discover the majestic mountain world with 29 peaks over 4,000 metres and awe-inspiring glaciers.

If you wish, you can round off your sunrise experience with a delicious breakfast buffet at the saycheese! restaurant – simply book the “Sunrise including Breakfast” option.

You’re free to plan your return journey at your own pace – hop off along the way and hike part of the route if you're in the mood for a little adventure.

Included

  • The train ride Zermatt - Rotenboden - Gornergrat – Zermatt
  • Optional: Breakfast Buffet
  • Accompaniment by a guide

Price and conditions

Price

Offer including breakfast

  • Adults: CHF 157.00
  • ½-Tax-Abo, GA, Swiss Travel Pass: CHF 91.00
  • Children 6-15.99 years: CHF 36.00
  • Children under 6 years: free

No other reductions with Junior or Grandchild ticket, Peak Pass.

Offer without breakfast

  • Adults: CHF 132.00
  • ½-Tax-Abo, GA, Swiss Travel Pass: CHF 66.00
  • Children 6-15.99 years without Junior or Grandchild ticket: CHF 29.00
  • Children under 6 years: free

It is not possible to book breakfast on site.

Best Price

  • Convenient holiday planning - tailor-made for you

  • Best price guaranteed - get the most out of it

  • Exclusive offers - benefit from special advantages

  • No hidden costs - 100% transparent prices

More information

Meeting point

Gornergrat Bahn valley station ticket hall.

Dates: Every Sunday from 6 July - 28 September 2025

Dates

  • Sunday, 06.07.2025 / Departure at 04:55
  • Sunday, 13.07.2025 / Departure at 05:00 
  • Sunday, 20.07.2025 / Departure at 05:05
  • Sunday, 27.07.2025 / Departure at 05:15
  • Sunday, 03.08.2025 / Departure at 05:20
  • Sunday, 10.08.2025 / Departure at 05:30
  • Sunday, 17.08.2025 / Departure at 05:40
  • Sunday, 24.08.2025 / Departure at 05:50
  • Sunday, 31.08.2025 / Departure at 05:55
  • Sunday, 07.09.2025 / Departure at 06:05
  • Sunday, 14.09.2025 / Departure at 06:15
  • Sunday, 21.09.2025 / Departure at 06:25
  • Sunday, 28.09.2025 / Departure at 06:30

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