A smooth train ride from Zermatt to the top of the Gornergrat carries you to amazing views of the Gornergrat Glacier, the Matterhorn, Monte Rosa, and a range of alpine vistas. Reasonably priced, the rail journey is a treat and the restaurant on top is a great place to relax and enjoy the views. Take a moment and step into the chapel for a moment of reflection on the early days of conquering the peaks. Tip: Take the train mid-day and you will avoid the morning crowds. Enjoy!

On a Saga day trip from Lake Orta in Italy we had a great journey by coach, and two ‘cog’ trains up the Gornegrat mountain to the observatory. Although cloud obscured our views of The Matterhorn that day we had a great welcome in the Gornergrat restaurant - very tasty and plentiful food. Then came the excitement of the cog / ratchet train back down the mountain to Zermatt. A lovely day.

While the star of the attraction is the Matterhorn, don't forget the glaciers surrounding the Gornergrat train station! They are massive and the sense of scale in person was unfathomable! If the view in the morning is foggy and the forecast says it's sunny, don't panic! It's just clouds moving over and eventually they will burn out in a few hours. Feel free to stay in the area. There are plenty of exhbits in the area including the owlr'd largest chocolate Matterhorn! Swiss forecasts are pretty accurate. But they're very localized in nature and that's how mountain weather simply works.

What a way to end a fabulous day in the mountains. Taking the Gornergrat Bahn from conveniently adjacent to the main Station it was a panoramic excursion. Both ascent and descent. Sitting back and enjoying the all round vistas. Spent a little time at the summit but the main attraction was another great ride back down to base.

We had already been to Gornergrat in the fall, so we decided to go in the winter. We think it's even more beautiful, as the snow makes the Matterhorn and the mountains even more magical. The trip takes half an hour and the views are very beautiful. Everything was closed or under renovation at the top, so we walked the trails and admired the stunning views. It is a complement to the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise, be sure to visit it. On the way up and down there are beautiful views of the city and the mountains, so prepare your camera.

Everyone told us to go see the Matterhorn...so we listened, and what an amazing display of nature and God's creation! The peak is over 14,000 feet elevation and we were able to ride the train through the Alps to a point just over 10,000 feet. If you are a skier, the landscape is beyond words beautiful, and if you are just a looker like us, it's soooooh worth the time and effort to get as close as you can... I've seen pictures of it before, but pictures don't do it justice. There are so many beautiful places in this world, and this one is way up there on the list!!

The train ride itself was amazing! Best views of the Matterhorn. Up at the top there are a couple shops and restaurants and a church. It is so so beautiful with 360 views. I definitely recommend going on a day with few clouds. This was definitely one of the highlights of our Zermatt trip. Don’t miss it!

9/10 Could be slightly improved. Firstly, although amazing let’s not kid ourselves this is value for money. 2 return tickets (no railpass) came to CHF 270. We took the 11:30am train up and hit the ‘rush hour’ . Loads of disorganised queuing.. Fortunately we decided to invest a further CHF14 for Priority Boarding which takes you along your own ‘lane’ to a unique waiting area and allows you to get aboard first. They let far too many people on each train which means a good number are standing which I don’t think is great for the price. If you do win the foot race to get a seat then you’ll find they’re not the comfiest! When you get to the top the view is without doubt worth the hassle. Great hotel terrace where you can grab a snack and a drink and NOT as overpriced as I thought. Going back down you’re thrown back into the cattle herding game. This is where you really see the worst side of some elements of the human race..No ‘fast passes’ for the journey back and if you’re unlucky enough NOT to get a seat you’ll find your front leg aching by the time you get to the bottom as the track is so steep in places your balancing leg will know about it. Overall definitely worth it but you’ll thank me for these tips. 1) Book tickets online - Trains run every 30 mins and you aren’t tied to a departure time. The train stops at 4 stations on journey up and back down. 2) Avoid 11am - 2pm trains (The busy period) if possible. 3) Between above times buy Priority Passes. Trust me, it’s worth the extra. 4) Get seats on the side closest to the station as the views are 10x better. 5) The sun will frazzle you up there. Put on at least factor 50 sun cream - I learnt the hard way. 6) Hat and sunglasses are a must. It’s unbelievably bright up there. 7) Arguably an even better view of The Matterhorn from Rotenboden (from memory) where there’s a hotel with a cafe style buffet where you can grab food and drink and sit outside. All in all we would recommend but follow my tips for a considerably more enjoyable experience.

Of the two main Matterhorn excursions, this one provides the more traditional view of the Matterhorn. It’s a little lower in total elevation than the Glacier Paradise excursion (about 10,000 feet versus about 12,700 feet) but the views from Gornergrat are fabulous and not to be missed. If I only had time to do one and the weather was good, I might pick the Gornergrat over Glacier Paradise simply because it’s a tad easier that making the three cable car transfers needed for Glacier Paradise and the views are the more traditional views of the Matterhorn. However, both trips are awesome if the weather is good.

This train ride is awesome! I bought a one way ticket to the top. You get off-go early-do all fun activities at the top then start your journey down. This is HARD HIking and takes longer than the maps and signs! You can get back on the train if you have a round trip and get on and off. Ask at tourist info. BUT be careful! The hikes are longer than you think. I took hike #21 to see sheep-check website for exact location! Then took Mark Twain Trail to the 3 rd stop to get a separate ticket back into town. Hikes or “RAMBLES” are difficult to U.S. standards. Bring a map and your phone with another hike map downloaded. You can also take another gondola down. Spectacular views of Matterhorn.