The 15 Matterhorn & Gornergrat Tours in Switzerland That Earn Their Price

1.Zermatt: Matterhorn Glacier Paradise Cable Car Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 899 reviews · from $121Our pick

Ride to Matterhorn Glacier Paradise for glacier views, an ice palace, and Europe’s highest mountain station at 3,883 meters.

“We had a great time! The views were spectacular. We were thankful that when we went to exchange our tickets for the day we planned to go up that the tickets were good for 10 days because it was extremely cloudy and we wouldn't have been able to see anything. We decided to wait a day and it was perfect!”

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2.Zermatt: Gornergrat Bahn Cogwheel Train Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 463 reviews · from $169

Ride the Gornergrat Bahn from Zermatt to 3,100 meters for Matterhorn views, glacier scenery, alpine walks, and a year-round summit platform.

“The experience was spoilt due to the fact that we couldn’t get our tickets by using the qr codes on the app. This resulted in being passed on from one staff member to another until they eventually gave us a ticket, we also then lost out on our priority privileges.”

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3.Matterhorn Paragliding flight in Zermatt (20-25min)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 207 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $399Top rated

Soar above Zermatt on a 20 to 25 minute tandem flight with Matterhorn views, expert pilots, safety gear, and weather-flexible booking.

“I loved this! At first (before booking online) I was a little nervous about doing this. But once I got there, I was fine. My main focus was on the "run" that I didn't concern myself with getting spooked. I think my guide was Alan, and he totally prepared me and took me on the flight of a lifetime. Matterhorn view was amazing too!”

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4.FLYMATTERHORN VIP Paragliding from Zermatt, With Matterhorn View

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 192 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $452

Review of FLYMATTERHORN VIP paragliding from Zermatt, with safety-led tandem flights, Matterhorn views, practical costs, and booking tips.

“They took excellent care of our group of 4. 2 pilots so one couple flew while the other stayed at the launchsite. Then they waited at the landing zone (about 1 hr) while the pilots go back to launchsite and flew with 2nd couple.”

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5.Zermatt & Mt. Gornergrat Small Group Day Trip from Zürich

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 72 reviews · 11 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $756

Review of the Zermatt and Gornergrat day trip from Zürich, including train travel, Matterhorn views, costs, timing, guides, and practical tips.

“This tour was an unforgettable experience! The journey from Zürich to Zermatt was smooth and comfortable, with breathtaking Swiss landscapes along the way. In Zermatt, we explored the charming alpine village before taking the Gornergrat railway up to one of the best viewpoints of the Matterhorn. The views were absolutely stunning. The tour made the experience feel personal and relaxed, and our guide was knowledgeable and friendly. . Highly recommended!”

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6.20 to 25 Minute Tandem Paragliding in Zermatt and Matterhorn View

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · from $370

Fly above Zermatt on a tandem paraglider with Matterhorn views, expert pilots, gear, a safety briefing, and a victory beer after landing.

“I had an absolutely incredible experience with FlyZermatt Paragliding! Ronnie, Stu, and Glen were truly amazing. From the moment I arrived, they made me feel completely at ease with their warm and welcoming personalities. They’re not only prRead more”

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7.Day Tour to Zermatt Matterhorn and Glacier Paradise from Geneva

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 35 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $231

Review of the Geneva to Zermatt day tour, with Matterhorn Glacier Paradise, cable-car costs, travel times, guides, tips, and drawbacks.

“Excellent experience! Our guide Amin was truly knowledgeable and helpful. Really enjoyed the views of the Matterhorn and surrounding areas! Restaurant we ate at was great and even did a little shopping! Highly recommend this excursion to all!”

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8.Zermatt & Mt. Gornergrat Small Group Day Trip from Basel

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 30 reviews · 11 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $749

Ride from Basel to Zermatt and Gornergrat for Matterhorn views, Alpine rail scenery, a guided village walk, and a full day in the Swiss Alps.

“Amazing experience on the top of the world. Eric (the Guide) did a fantastic logistics job which meant that we could do a return trip from Basel to Zermatt and spend quality time at the viewing point - all in the same day. The return journey went like clockwork.”

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9.Attraction Ticket: Zermatt to Mount Gornergrat Summit

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 23 reviews · 2 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $265

Ride the Gornergrat Railway from Zermatt for Matterhorn and Mont Blanc views, flexible train returns, alpine trails, and ZOOOM exhibits.

“Was a neat way to see the area. Loved being able to get on and off the train and hike the trails and eat at the restaurants. Fabulous views!”

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10.Zermatt: Tandem Paragliding Flight – Best Matterhorn Views

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · from $341

Soar above Zermatt with the Matterhorn in view on a small-group tandem flight with expert pilots, mountain scenery, and flexible cancellation.

“We had the most amazing time! Alan was great! It was our first time paragliding and he instructed us well on every step. He was also very knowledgeable and explained the why of certain steps perfectly. He was great in the air - joking around, giving fun facts and overall being a pleasure to ride with. I highly recommend this to anyone visiting Zermatt - the views were spectacular, the guides knowledgeable and entertaining, and the experience like no other. Worth every cent.”

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11.From Zürich: Small Group Tour to Zermatt and Mt. Gornergrat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 22 reviews · from $721

Ride from Zürich to Zermatt, stroll its old village, then take the Gornergrat Railway to sweeping Matterhorn and glacier views.

“It was an amazing experience and the weather is great! We were able to see the north and west side f the Matterhorn. It’s an awesome view of the majestic glaciers of Matterhorn in Mt Gornergrat panorama views. Martin is nice and shows us the best views of Matterhorn in Zermatt and the different places old houses and interesting places in Zermatt. The cogwheel train going up to Mt Garnergrat is spectacular. An unforgettable experience of a lifetime!🤗. Thank you Martin!”

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12.Panoramic Paragliding Flight in Zermatt Matterhorn (15-20min)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $317

Soar before the Matterhorn on a 15 to 20 minute tandem flight from Zermatt, with gear included, expert guidance, and weather backup.

“Amazing experience. Very friendly crew!! Guided through the journey very nicely and clearly. My kids had a lot of fun and would love to do it again thank you.”

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13.Zermatt: Mount Gornergrat Spectacular Summit Train Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 21 reviews · from $204

Ride the Gornergrat cogwheel train from Zermatt to sweeping Matterhorn and glacier views, with a ZooM exhibition and flexible one-day ticket.

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14.Private Mt. Gornergrat and Zermatt Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $858

Ride the Gornergrat railway, photograph the Matterhorn, hike alpine trails, and explore Zermatt with a private English-speaking guide.

“We absolutely loved this tour. Our guide, Jack, met us at our hotel and first took us by train to Mt Gornergrat to see amazing views. We then toured the Zoom museum and had a lovely lunch on the mountain. After our time on the mountain, we came back by train to Zermatt where Jack showed us key sites, restaurants and shopping in Zermatt. Along the way, we learned much about the culture and history of the town. I would highly recommend the tour and Jack as the guide.”

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15.Montreux: Day Tour to Zermatt Matterhorn & Glacier Paradise

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 13 reviews · 11 hours · from $200

Review of Montreux’s 11-hour Zermatt tour, with Matterhorn Glacier Paradise, free time, transport details, costs, and practical tips.

“I paid for. Zermat and Matterhorn tour from Montreaux for $377. On the day of departure for suggested 830am I arrived at 8am for bus and waited precisely at the described meeting point at Euro vision next to the suggested restaurant Le Metropole. The bus never came for me and at 850 I called KeyTours and they said the bus departed at 840 am without me. I never received a call or text which would have taken 30 seconds to ping me. I did not see the bus so either the meeting point description is inaccurate and untested or the driver parked a block away. Irregardless a simple ping would…”

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