Matterhorn Glacier Paradise and the Highest Station in Europe

3–4 hours Free cancellation Private tour

Matterhorn Glacier Paradise and the Highest Station in Europe, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

This is far more than a cable-car ride to a famous viewpoint. You will explore Matterhorn Glacier Paradise with a local guide who is also an experienced climber—and some of our guides have climbed the Matterhorn themselves. They will bring the surrounding peaks to life with first-hand mountaineering stories, insider knowledge, the history of Zermatt and secret local legends you will not find on the information boards.

At 3,883 metres, you will enter a spectacular world of permanent snow, ice and glaciers. We will visit the Glacier Palace beneath the ice and take in the extraordinary panorama of the Alps. When conditions permit, we will also step outside into a designated safe area where you can experience the snow and ice beneath your feet—and children can enjoy playing in the snow and making snowballs, even during summer.

This is a relaxed private experience. We take time to answer your questions and allow your family or group to enjoy each place at its own pace.

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At a glance

Duration: 3–4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English
Operated by: Inside Altitude

Ages: Children (0–17 years) · Adults (18–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Public transportation (bus, subway, cable car, etc.): Cable car & entry into the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise

Itinerary

Matterhorn Glacier Paradise

2 hours Admission included

No place in Zermatt takes you higher than Matterhorn Glacier Paradise. At 3,883 metres, it is Europe’s highest cable car station, offering an unforgettable high-alpine experience where snow and ice remain throughout the year.

The journey itself is spectacular, carrying you from green alpine meadows into a world of glaciers, rock and permanent snow. One of the highlights is the Glacier Palace, the highest glacier palace in the world. Hidden around 15 metres beneath the glacier, it features fascinating ice sculptures, sparkling tunnels, an ice slide and even a walk through a real glacial crevasse.

Don’t miss the viewing platform, where a breathtaking 360° panorama unfolds around you. On a clear day you can admire 38 peaks over 4,000 metres, including the Matterhorn from its eastern side, the Monte Rosa massif and, in the distance, Mont Blanc, the highest mountain in Western Europe. It’s one of those places where photographs never quite capture what it feels like to stand there.