Wheelchair-Friendly Adventures in Gornergrat, Switzerland!

Embark on a breathtaking adventure around the iconic Matterhorn, tailored for wheelchair and mobile scooter users. This all-accessible journey offers majestic views, seamless travel, and unforgettable experiences in one of Switzerland"s most picturesque regions.

Day 1: Arrival in Zermatt

Begin your tour in the car-free village of Zermatt, accessible by a scenic train ride from Visp, which offers dedicated wheelchair spaces.

Day 2: Gornergrat Railway Excursion

Board the Gornergrat Bahn, an entirely wheelchair-accessible cogwheel train, from Zermatt Station. This thrilling ride ascends to the Gornergrat summit at 3,089 meters, presenting awe-inspiring vistas of the Matterhorn. The viewing platforms are wheelchair accessible, ensuring you don’t miss the panoramic splendor of the Pennine Alps.

Day 3: Matterhorn Glacier Paradise

Take a wheelchair-accessible electric bus from Zermatt to the base station of the Klein Matterhorn cable car. Reach Europe’s highest cable car station at 3,883 meters, leading to Matterhorn Glacier Paradise. Marvel at the 360-degree views, encompassing Italian, French, and Swiss peaks. The attraction is equipped with lifts and ramps, making the cinema lounge, observatory, and even the Glacier Palace (with its ice sculptures) accessible.

Interesting Facts:

- The Gornergrat Bahn was the first electric cogwheel train in Switzerland, opening in 1898.

- Matterhorn Glacier Paradise is home to Europe"s highest-altitude cable car station and offers year-round skiing.

Subsequent days :shopping and restaurants, relaxing in spas and enjoying the scenery and people watching

After a leisurely breakfast, take the train back to Visp, reminiscing about the alpine beauty and the unforgettable wheelchair-friendly experiences around the mighty Matterhorn.