Matterhorn Glacier Paradise
3,883 m, near Zermatt
Highest cable car station in Europe, glacier and summer skiing
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Sunny 11:00–14:00.
Running today, per the timetable.
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Rain or snow likely, little to see.
Gusts up to 99 km/h forecast at the top, the cable car may pause. Estimate
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Sunny 14:00–17:00.
Should run: no closure announced, no strong wind forecast. Estimate
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Rain or snow likely, little to see.
Gusts up to 93 km/h forecast at the top, the cable car may pause. Estimate
Skip
Rain or snow likely, little to see.
Should run: no closure announced, no strong wind forecast. Estimate
· , Swiss time. Forecast: MeteoSwiss ICON-CH models. Check Matterhorn Glacier Paradise's official webcams before you buy, conditions can change fast.
Tickets and tours
Before you go
- Summit
- 3,883 m
- Getting up
- Cable cars from Zermatt via Furi and Trockener Steg
- Season
- All year (check maintenance breaks)
- Ticket
- From CHF 120. Return ticket from Zermatt, summer. Operator prices
- Swiss Travel Pass
- 50% off
- Skiing
- Matterhorn Ski Paradise. Season 1 November 2026 to 2 May 2027. Ski info
- At the top
- Glacier Palace, Cinema Lounge, Summit viewing platform
- Panorama
- 5/5 on our scale. 360° view of 38 Alpine giants from Europe's highest mountain station
- Nearest town
- Zermatt, 1,608 m
Prices, skiing and highlights from the operator's website, checked 15 October 2026. Prices change; confirm before you buy.
Why go
- Highest viewpoint on this list
- Glacier palace and year-round snow
- Views into Italy and France on clear days
Worth knowing
- Thin air at almost 3,900 m
- Expensive, especially for families
- Strong wind and cold even in summer
Getting there
| From | Public transport | By car | By bike |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zürich | 5 h 11 to Klein Matterhorn, 7 changes | 4 h 56 3 h 32 drive to Täsch + 1 h 24 up, 225 km | – |
| Zurich Airport | 5 h 28 to Klein Matterhorn, 8 changes | 5 h 07 3 h 43 drive to Täsch + 1 h 24 up, 239 km | – |
| Bern | 3 h 26 to Klein Matterhorn, 7 changes | 4 h 12 2 h 48 drive to Täsch + 1 h 24 up, 226 km | – |
| Basel | 5 h 13 to Klein Matterhorn, 8 changes | 5 h 15 3 h 51 drive to Täsch + 1 h 24 up, 320 km | – |
| Geneva | 5 h 18 to Klein Matterhorn, 7 changes | 4 h 14 2 h 50 drive to Täsch + 1 h 24 up, 231 km | – |
| Lausanne | 4 h 29 to Klein Matterhorn, 7 changes | 3 h 35 2 h 11 drive to Täsch + 1 h 24 up, 169 km | – |
| Lucerne | 5 h 01 to Klein Matterhorn, 8 changes | 4 h 26 3 h 02 drive to Täsch + 1 h 24 up, 188 km | – |
| St. Gallen | 6 h 25 to Klein Matterhorn, 9 changes | 5 h 56 4 h 32 drive to Täsch + 1 h 24 up, 309 km | – |
| Lugano | 6 h 38 to Klein Matterhorn, 10 changes | 4 h 19 2 h 55 drive to Täsch + 1 h 24 up, 194 km | – |
| Interlaken | 3 h 52 to Klein Matterhorn, 9 changes | 4 h 03 2 h 39 drive to Täsch + 1 h 24 up, 151 km | – |
| Winterthur | 5 h 42 to Klein Matterhorn, 8 changes | 5 h 21 3 h 57 drive to Täsch + 1 h 24 up, 250 km | – |
| Zug | 5 h 40 to Klein Matterhorn, 9 changes | 4 h 42 3 h 18 drive to Täsch + 1 h 24 up, 204 km | – |
| Thun | 3 h 06 to Klein Matterhorn, 7 changes | 4 h 29 3 h 05 drive to Täsch + 1 h 24 up, 181 km | – |
| Grindelwald | 4 h 46 to Klein Matterhorn, 10 changes | 4 h 22 2 h 58 drive to Täsch + 1 h 24 up, 169 km | – |
| Zermatt | 47 min to Klein Matterhorn, 2 changes | – | 1 h 52 28 min ride + 1 h 24 up, 6 km |
| Chur | 6 h 35 to Klein Matterhorn, 8 changes | 5 h 02 3 h 38 drive to Täsch + 1 h 24 up, 209 km | – |
| Montreux | 4 h 03 to Klein Matterhorn, 7 changes | 3 h 16 1 h 52 drive to Täsch + 1 h 24 up, 139 km | – |
| Sion | 3 h 13 to Klein Matterhorn, 7 changes | 2 h 31 1 h 07 drive to Täsch + 1 h 24 up, 74 km | 6 h 23 4 h 59 ride + 1 h 24 up, 75 km |
Public transport: fastest connection after 08:00 on a Saturday, from the Swiss timetable, door to the top station. Car: door to the top, driving time without traffic to where you park plus the fastest timetabled ride up from there. Bike: riding time to the same place at a steady pace, climbs not included, plus the same ride up; rides over 5 hours are left out. Refreshed weekly. Sources: transport.opendata.ch, OSRM and FOSSGIS with map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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Quick answers
Is it worth going up Matterhorn Glacier Paradise today?
Go on Saturday 17 October 2026 (100 out of 100): Good chance of a clear view. Sunny 11:00–14:00.
What's the weather on Matterhorn Glacier Paradise tomorrow?
Skip on Sunday 18 October 2026 (10 out of 100): Little to see, pick another day or mountain. Rain or snow likely, little to see.
Is Matterhorn Glacier Paradise above the fog today?
Not today: the forecast shows no sea of fog below a sunny summit. None in the next 5 days either.
Which day looks best for Matterhorn Glacier Paradise in the next 5 days?
Go on Saturday 17 October 2026 (100 out of 100): Good chance of a clear view. Sunny 11:00–14:00.
How do you get up Matterhorn Glacier Paradise?
Cable cars from Zermatt via Furi and Trockener Steg. Season: All year (check maintenance breaks). Nearest town: Zermatt. Swiss Travel Pass: 50% off. Ticket: From CHF 120, Return ticket from Zermatt, summer.
Where does this forecast come from?
From the MeteoSwiss ICON-CH weather models, via Open-Meteo. Peakobello scores sunshine and cloud at the summit for every hour from 09:00 to 17:00 and updates the verdicts every three hours, last on 17 October 2026, 19:21 (Swiss time).