Rothorn (Zermatt)
3,103 m, near Zermatt
The Matterhorn head-on from 3,103 m, via the Sunnegga funicular
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Go was right 39 of 41 times since 15 October, checked at 9 summit weather stations. Still a small sample. Tested on a year of past forecasts: Go meant sun 88% of the time, Skip meant cloud 87%. How we check
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Go (High confidence)
Sunny 09:00–12:00.
Should run: no closure announced, no strong wind forecast. Estimate
Go (Medium confidence)
Sunny 13:00–16:00.
Should run: no closure announced, no strong wind forecast. Estimate
Go (Medium confidence)
Sunny 09:00–12:00.
Should run: no closure announced, no strong wind forecast. Estimate
Go (Medium confidence)
Sunny 09:00–12:00.
Should run: no closure announced, no strong wind forecast. Estimate
Go (Low confidence)
Sunny 09:00–12:00.
Should run: no closure announced, no strong wind forecast. Estimate
· , Swiss time. Forecast: MeteoSwiss ICON-CH models. Check Rothorn (Zermatt)'s official webcams before you buy, conditions can change fast.
What to expect
An underground funicular from Zermatt to Sunnegga, a gondola to Blauherd and a cable car take you to the Rothorn at 3,103 m. From the terrace the Matterhorn stands straight ahead, with Monte Rosa and the Weisshorn around it. On the way down, the Five Lakes Walk from Blauherd passes lakes that mirror the Matterhorn on still mornings. Strong wind stops the top cable car.
- Skiing in winter
- Hiking
- Lake views
Tickets and tours
Buy direct from the operatorSwiss Travel Pass -50%
Before you go
- Summit
- 3,103 m
- Getting up
- Sunnegga underground funicular from Zermatt, gondola to Blauherd, then the cable car to the Rothorn, about 30 minutes
- Season
- Jan to Apr, Jun to Oct, Dec
- Ticket
- From CHF 67. Return Zermatt to Rothorn, adult, May, June, September and October (CHF 89 in July and August). Operator prices
- Swiss Travel Pass
- 50% off to Sunnegga; above Blauherd the discount may need the Flex pass or Half Fare
- Skiing
- Sunnegga-Rothorn, part of the Matterhorn Ski Paradise. Season dates not published yet. Ski info
- At the top
- Five Lakes Walk from Blauherd
- Scenery
- Scenery 5 of 5 5/5 on our scale. The Matterhorn, Monte Rosa and the Weisshorn
- Hiking up top
- Medium: mountain trails from the top station, good shoes and sure footing (our estimate).
- Nearest town
- Zermatt, 1,608 m
Prices, skiing and highlights from the operator's website, checked 25 October 2026. Prices change; confirm before you buy.
We're still double-checking these details with the operator. Confirm opening times on the official site.
Why go
- A classic Matterhorn view from across the valley
- The Five Lakes Walk with Matterhorn reflections from Blauherd
- Cheaper than Gornergrat or Matterhorn Glacier Paradise
Worth knowing
- The top cable car runs only in summer and the ski season
- Strong wind stops the cable car
Getting there
| From | Public transport | By car | By bike |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zürich | 3 h 19 to Zermatt, 2 changes | 3 h 32 to Täsch, 225 km | – |
| Zurich Airport | 3 h 35 to Zermatt, 2 changes | 3 h 43 to Täsch, 239 km | – |
| Bern | 2 h 14 to Zermatt, 2 changes | 2 h 48 to Täsch, 226 km | – |
| Basel | 3 h 23 to Zermatt, 3 changes | 3 h 51 to Täsch, 320 km | – |
| Geneva | 4 h 16 to Zermatt, 4 changes | 2 h 50 to Täsch, 231 km | – |
| Lausanne | 3 h 33 to Zermatt, 4 changes | 2 h 11 to Täsch, 169 km | – |
| Lucerne | 3 h 21 to Zermatt, 3 changes | 3 h 02 to Täsch, 188 km | – |
| St. Gallen | 4 h 28 to Zermatt, 5 changes | 4 h 32 to Täsch, 309 km | – |
| Lugano | 5 h 19 to Zermatt, 4 changes | 2 h 55 to Täsch, 194 km | – |
| Interlaken | 2 h 16 to Zermatt, 4 changes | 2 h 39 to Täsch, 151 km | – |
| Winterthur | 3 h 48 to Zermatt, 4 changes | 3 h 57 to Täsch, 250 km | – |
| Zug | 3 h 49 to Zermatt, 4 changes | 3 h 18 to Täsch, 204 km | – |
| Thun | 1 h 54 to Zermatt, 2 changes | 3 h 05 to Täsch, 181 km | – |
| Grindelwald | 3 h 04 to Zermatt, 5 changes | 2 h 58 to Täsch, 169 km | – |
| Zermatt | – | – | 28 min 6 km |
| Chur | 4 h 43 to Zermatt, 3 changes | 3 h 38 to Täsch, 209 km | – |
| Montreux | 3 h 12 to Zermatt, 4 changes | 1 h 52 to Täsch, 139 km | – |
| Sion | 2 h to Zermatt, 2 changes | 1 h 07 to Täsch, 74 km | 4 h 59 75 km |
Public transport: fastest connection after 08:00 on a Saturday, from the Swiss timetable, door to the valley station. Car: driving time without traffic to where you park, the ride up comes on top. Bike: riding time to the same place at a steady pace, climbs not included; 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 Rothorn (Zermatt) today?
Go on Tuesday 27 October 2026 (100 out of 100): Good chance of a clear view. Sunny 09:00–12:00.
What's the weather on Rothorn (Zermatt) tomorrow?
Go on Wednesday 28 October 2026 (98 out of 100): Good chance of a clear view. Sunny 13:00–16:00.
Is Rothorn (Zermatt) 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 Rothorn (Zermatt) in the next 5 days?
Go on Tuesday 27 October 2026 (100 out of 100): Good chance of a clear view. Sunny 09:00–12:00.
How do you get up Rothorn (Zermatt)?
Sunnegga underground funicular from Zermatt, gondola to Blauherd, then the cable car to the Rothorn, about 30 minutes. Season: Jan to Apr, Jun to Oct, Dec. Nearest town: Zermatt. Swiss Travel Pass: 50% off to Sunnegga; above Blauherd the discount may need the Flex pass or Half Fare. Ticket: From CHF 67, Return Zermatt to Rothorn, adult, May, June, September and October (CHF 89 in July and August).
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 27 October 2026, 07:35 (Swiss time).