Mountain Excursions

From Zermatt: Matterhorn Glacier Paradise Round-Trip Cable Car Tickets

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4.6/5(422)

Holly M

Couple

Verified booking

Yesterday

We booked a tour because we were afraid that it would be difficult to navigate on our own. The tour was cancelled, so we bought the cable car tickets online. How fortunate for us that the tour was cancelled! The cable car was so easy to use, and we saved a lot of money by booking ourselves. We were able to spend the day at our leisure, and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. I would highly recommend booking this on your trip to Zermatt.

Bruna B

Couple

Verified booking

4 days ago

In the end, everything went well, but when you buy it, it says the hours are from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. But in the summer, the hours start at 5:50 AM, and we weren't sure if we would get in with Headout. But it did let us in, and everything was perfectly fine. We were able to do the mountain we wanted and saved about 10 euros compared to the official price.

Ascend from Zermatt to Europe’s highest mountain station, Matterhorn Glacier Paradise, at 3,883m for breathtaking glacier views.

Board the state-of-the-art 3S cable car with heated cabins, gliding across the Theodul Glacier on your way to the summit at 3,883m – Europe’s highest mountain station.

At the summit, enjoy 360° vistas of 38 peaks and 14 glaciers, wander through the ice palace, and catch short alpine films in the Cinema Lounge.

Add shuttle service to reach the base with less planning, and upgrade to small group trips limited to 8 guests for comfort during the ride.

Pick standard or discounted fares linked to a Swiss Travel Pass or Half Fare Card, so your cable car ticket matches the rail passes you already hold.

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Round-trip cable car transfers from Zermatt to Matterhorn Glacier Paradise (as per option selected)

Hop-on/off facility at mid-stations such as Furi, Schwarzsee, and Trockener Steg en route (as per option selected)

Access to panoramic viewing platform, Glacier Palace, and Cinema Lounge at the summit station (as per option selected)

Bike transport option up to Trockener Steg (as per option selected)

Local bus facilities within Zermatt (as per option selected)

Ticket for Zermatt shuttle service (as per option selected)

Half-price tickets with Swiss travel passes (as per option selected)

Small group experience, maximum 8 guests (as per option selected)

Food and drinks

Crystal Ride gondola upgrade

Personal expenses

Start point
Zermatt
1 hr
7 km
1. Trockener Steg
Switch to the modern 3S cable car with heated cabins and panoramic windows. Glide over the Theodul Glacier in comfort as you ascend to Europe’s highest mountain station at 3,883m.
11 min
4.3 km
2. Matterhorn Summit
End point
Zermatt
Your ending point would be same as your start point

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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What our guests say
Antony B
Couple
Verified booking
Jun 2026
The views in both places were stupendous and it was comfortably cool (during a heatwave in Europe). I had to drag my wife down from Gornergrat as she could see 6 glaciers there simultaneously
Holly M
Couple
Verified booking
Yesterday
We booked a tour because we were afraid that it would be difficult to navigate on our own. The tour was cancelled, so we bought the cable car tickets online. How fortunate for us that the tour was cancelled! The cable car was so easy to use, and we saved a lot of money by booking ourselves. We were able to spend the day at our leisure, and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. I would highly recommend booking this on your trip to Zermatt.
David H
Group
Verified booking
Last week
The ease of booking tickets to the hop off hop on was extremely good. Everything from start to finish was clean and signposted for ease of use. You cannot put into words the views other than absolutely jaw droppingly AMAZING. I will and would recommend anybody to visit this place and not fall in love with Zermatt and the Matterhorn.
Bruna B
Couple
Verified booking
4 days ago
In the end, everything went well, but when you buy it, it says the hours are from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. But in the summer, the hours start at 5:50 AM, and we weren't sure if we would get in with Headout. But it did let us in, and everything was perfectly fine. We were able to do the mountain we wanted and saved about 10 euros compared to the official price.
Elliot D
Group
Verified booking
2 days ago
You do not get any physical tickets or qr codes but you have to get the booking reference and then show them at the ticket desk. They then give you the tickets. I was skeptical but it worked. Trip was Awsome highly recommend

Ride from Zermatt to Matterhorn Glacier Paradise on a flexible multi-stage cable car ticket, with summit attractions and local transport included.

Getting started

Begin your journey in Zermatt by using your ticket to access the local bus facilities, if needed, to reach the cable car valley station. Scan your cable car ticket and board the first cabin toward Matterhorn Glacier Paradise. From here, you travel independently, choosing whether to ride directly or hop off at mid-stations along the way.

Matterhorn Glacier Paradise

What to expect

Travel from Zermatt up to Matterhorn Glacier Paradise, Europe’s highest cable car station, on a round-trip ticket that you can use at your own pace.

Features

Ride the cable cars on a three-stage route, with the option to hop on and off at mid-stations such as Furi, Schwarzsee, and Trockener Steg on the way to and from the summit.

Use the bike transport option up to Trockener Steg, then access high-altitude trails by starting your ride from this mid-mountain station.

Visit the InfoCube at Trockener Steg to learn more about the cableway and the high-Alpine environment before continuing your ascent.

At the summit station, access the panoramic viewing platform, Glacier Palace, and Cinema Lounge, all included with your ticket.

Make use of included local bus facilities within Zermatt to connect between the village and the cable car base station.

If you hold an eligible Swiss travel pass or Half Fare Card, select the discounted ticket option to benefit from half-price access on this route.

Choose the small group cable car ticket option if you prefer traveling with a maximum of 8 guests in your cabin, subject to the variant selected.

For some options, use the included ticket for the Zermatt shuttle service to reach the village more easily before starting your ascent.

Wrapping up

After your visit to the viewing platform, Glacier Palace, and Cinema Lounge, ride the cable car back to Zermatt, again free to stop at Furi, Schwarzsee, or Trockener Steg if you wish. Back in the village, you can continue using the included local bus services to return to your accommodation or explore more of car-free Zermatt on your own.

What to bring

ID requirement: Bring a valid passport or ID card.

Accessibility

Wheelchair access: The cable car and facilities are accessible to wheelchair users.

What’s not allowed

Young children restriction: For health reasons, children aged 3 and under are not transported between Trockener Steg and Matterhorn Glacier Paradise.

Pregnancy advisory: Pregnant women are not advised to participate in this experience.

Additional information

Car-free resort: Zermatt is car-free, so use public transportation or a taxi to reach the meeting point.

Tour type: This experience is not a guided tour.

Bike transport: Cable cars let you carry bikes up to Trockener Steg for high-altitude trails at mid-mountain stops.

Pet policy: Dogs are welcome at Matterhorn Glacier Paradise and ride free, but they must be leashed or in a carrier.

Local buses: Your cable car ticket includes free access to local bus services within Zermatt.