Planning your Excursion from Zermatt to Gornergrat: Tickets, Activities and Where to Get the Best Matterhorn Views

About this episode

This episode provides an insider’s guide to the Zermatt to Gornergrat train journey, featuring tips for the best Matterhorn views.

Are you dreaming of seeing the Matterhorn up close, riding one of Switzerland’s most iconic mountain railways, or discovering breathtaking views without the crowds? Then this episode is for you! Join me as I chat with Gabi Aberle, Head of Overseas Markets at Matterhorn Gotthard Railway, for an insider’s guide to the classic Zermatt to Gornergrat cogwheel train journey. We answer everything you need to know about the famous Gornergrat train, including tips for getting the best Matterhorn views...

People in this episode

Host: Carolyn Schönafinger

Guest: Gabi Aberle

Topics covered

• Zermatt
• Gornergrat
• Matterhorn
• train journey
• travel tips
• mountain views

Keywords

• Matterhorn
• Gornergrat
• Zermatt
• cogwheel train
• travel tips
• mountain views
• Switzerland

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Matterhorn Gotthard Railway

Places: Zermatt, Gornergrat, Switzerland, Matterhorn

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