Even the ascent to the 3089-metre-high 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 rack railway in Switzerland: since 1898
- 33-minute journey from the valley to the summit
- Operates 365 days a year
- Starting point: Zermatt railway station (1620 m)
- End point: Gornergrat summit (3089 m)
- Height covered: 1469 m
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