Even the ascent to the 3089-metre summit is a highlight in itself: the Gornergrat Railway is the highest outdoor rack railway in Europe.
From the viewing platform you can look out over a magnificent panorama, with a view of one of Switzerland's most beautiful photo motifs - the legendary Matterhorn.
The Gornergrat Railway in figures: - 1st electric cogwheel railway in Switzerland: since 1898 - 33-minute journey from the valley to the summit - operated 365 days a year - starting point: Zermatt railway station (1620 m) - end point: Gornergrat summit (3089 m) - altitude covered: 1469 m
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