Zermatt to Gornergrat Railway Station

Zermatt to Gornergrat Railway Station

The leisurely way to climb the mountain.

Starting in the village this chocolate box railway climbs to 3,089 metres. The Gornergrat station observation deck is where visitors can appreciate views that have few equals on the planet. It is completely surrounded, as is the town itself, by 29 peaks rising to over 4,000 metres, including the highest mountain in Switzerland and the Alps’ third biggest glacier.

Every 24 minutes the highest railway in the world runs from its terminus in the valley next to Zermatt, to the Gornergrat . It’s a truly magical ride, taking you through tunnels, over bridges, past shimmering mountain lakes and dense forests layered with snow, and with the great Matterhorn itself looming continually in the distance.

The Gornergrat Railway Station holds a number of records. Built in 1898, it was Switzerland’s first electric cog railway, and Europe’s highest still, standing at 3,089 metres. In combination with the Glacier Express, the whole experience of the Gornergrat Railway Station makes it unique in the world, and a must for serious rail enthusiasts as well as for skiers and climbers.

Zermatt is a village in the Valais canton of Switzerland, most famous as a base used by skiers and climbers in the proximity of the Matterhorn. Breathtaking views and the best skiing and climbing experiences come at a price, and accommodation in

Zermatt (apartments offer the best value) is amongst the most expensive in Europe. Nevertheless, in Zermatt, apartments well designed and comfortable so you’ll be in for a real treat as you can take full advantage of all the facilities on offer, making your winter sports vacation one to remember.

All Zermatt apartments are located in the middle of this car-free town, where every year in the peak season up to 20,000 visitors are packed into its few streets, and although overcrowded at times there is a notable absence of pollution. The silence itself has a soothing effect, and when you leave a crowded bar and find yourself in utter stillness it can come as something of a shock at first.

When groups stay in Zermatt apartments they’ll be within convenient distance of one of the most famous railway stations in the Gornergrat Alps of Switzerland. Experiencing the Gornergrat Railway Station is one of the many pleasures of a trip to Zermatt, as you’ll soon discover.

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