Gornergrat Bahn - At least visit once in your life

The Gornergrat  is one wonderful location that everyone should experience at least once in their lifetime. The panorama of the mountains and the breathtaking shot of the Matterhorn are memorable.

The Gornergrat, at an altitude of 3,089 m, has been one of Switzerland ‘s main excursion destinations since 1898, with its sunny observation platform available all year round. The Gornergrat Bahn became the first completely electrified cog railway in the world. Currently, it is a new, eco-friendly railway, fitted with a regenerative braking device that produces electricity at descent and saves money. Therefore, the strength of one or two modern mountain drives is won by three downhill drives.

Cog railway to the sky

Cog railway is the highest rail in Europe. The open-air cog rail brings passengers directly from Zermatt station (1,620 m) to the Gornergrat summit, 365 days a year. The marvelous and unforgettable journey takes about 30 minutes. It requires a vertical climb of 1,469 m. The line stretches 9.4 kilometers over impressive bridges, across galleries and caves, across forest of larch and Swiss stone pine trees, through steep ravines and mountain lakes.

Panorama for the photo album

The panorama is one of the best in the country. Views of the Monte Rosa massif with Switzerland’s tallest point (Dufourspitze, 4,634 m); the second-largest glacier in the Alps, the Gorner Glacier; and a total of 29 mountains over 4,000 m, including, of course, the Matterhorn with all its glory.

Europe’s highest hotel

Visitors will find the highest-altitude hotel in Europe at the summit station on the Gornergrat: the 3100 Kulmhotel Gornergrat. Facilities include a restaurant, an astronomical observatory, and attractive stores. It’s a great experience spending the night here.