Gornergrat, Scenic viewpoint in Zermatt, Switzerland
Gornergrat is a rocky ridge in the Valais Alps standing at 3,135 meters and serving as a natural observation point above the surrounding landscape. From here, visitors see roughly 29 peaks and the Gorner Glacier spreading through the valley below.
The rack railway opened in 1898 as Switzerland's first electric cogwheel train in operation. It remains the highest open-air mountain railway in Europe today.
The two observatories housed in the Kulmhotel's towers support ongoing space research and remain active in studying the night sky. Visitors can observe the scientific facilities and learn about the work conducted here.
A cogwheel train takes roughly 35 minutes from Zermatt to reach the summit with regular daily service. A hotel, restaurants, and shops at the top serve visitors throughout the day.
On clear days, visitors see many of Switzerland's most famous peaks from this vantage point, including the distinctive Matterhorn with its dramatic north face. This view attracts photographers and mountain enthusiasts from around the world.
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