Sunrise over the mountain panorama in Zermatt must surely be on every visitor’s ‘bucket list’.
That moment when the sun reaches the Matterhorn is beyond compare: from violet to blue and to the golden glow of the first rays of sun – an awesome palette of colours greets you and the new day.
Experience a moment for eternity and watch the sun as it rises over the Riffelsee lake.
Sunrise trip
It will still be dark when you board the Gornergrat train in Zermatt. In the early dawn the cog-wheel train takes you up to Rotenboden station. The lights in the train are purposely switched off to allow you to enjoy the mountain scenery high above Zermatt as the day begins.
From Rotenboden station it’s just a 10-minute walk to the Riffelsee lake. This is where the famous photos of the Matterhorn, flawlessly reflected on the lake’s calm surface, are taken. At sunrise you can take the perfect photo for your desktop background, Instagram account or your photo album.
After stopping your journey to photograph the lake you continue with the train right up to the top, to the Gornergrat. Take your time and enjoy watching the breaking day from the viewing platform. Discover the twenty-nine, 4,000-metre high summits and the various glaciers.
You can start your return journey any time you like. You could also, for example, leave the train at another station and continue on foot towards Zermatt.
Dates ➜ July - September
July 2024
Sunday, 07.07.2024 ¦ Departure time Zermatt 04:54 hrs
Sunday, 14.07.2024 ¦ Departure time Zermatt 05:00 hrs
Sunday, 21.07.2024 ¦ Departure time Zermatt 05:05 hrs
Sunday, 28.07.2024 ¦ Departure time Zermatt 05:15 hrs
August 2024
Sunday, 04.08.2024 ¦ Departure time Zermatt 05:25 hrs
Sunday, 11.08.2024 ¦ Departure time Zermatt 05:30 hrs
Sunday, 18.08.2024 ¦ Departure time Zermatt 05:40 hrs
Sunday, 25.08.2024 ¦ Departure time Zermatt 05:50 hrs
September 2024
Sunday, 01.09.2024 ¦ Departure time Zermatt 06:00 hrs
Sunday, 08.09.2024 ¦ Departure time Zermatt 06:05 hrs
Sunday, 15.09.2024 ¦ Departure time Zermatt 06:15 hrs
Sunday, 22.09.2024 ¦ Departure time Zermatt 06:25 hrs
Sunday, 29.09.2024 ¦ Departure time Zermatt 06:35 hrs
Price ➜ from CHF 66.00
Offer without breakfast:
Adults: CHF 132.00
½-Tax-Abo, GA, Swiss Travel Pass: CHF 66.00
Children 6-15.99 years: CHF 29.00
Children under 6 years: free
Offer including breakfast (Bookable starting August)
Adults: CHF 157.00
½-Tax-Abo, GA, Swiss Travel Pass: CHF 91.00
Children 6-15.99 years: CHF 36.00
Children under 6 years: free
No other reductions with Junior or Grandchild ticket, Peak Pass
Included in the price:
The train ride Zermatt - Rotenboden - Gornergrat - Zermatt
A breakfast buffet at the 3100 Kulmhotel Gornergrat
Accompaniment by a guide
Programme
Meeting point with guide: Gornergrat Bahn valley station ticket hall.
If you have an online ticket, you can go directly through the turnstile using the QR code.
If you have booked breakfast included, show your ticket in the restaurant.
Ride with the Gornergrat Bahn to Rotenboden station.
10-minute hike to the "Riffelsee" lake.
Approx. 1h stay at "Riffelsee" followed by a ride to Gornergrat.
Optional: Breakfast buffet at the 3100 Kulmhotel from 07:00 onwards.
Individual return journey to Zermatt.
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