Are views that different – Matterhorn Glacier Paradise vs Schwarzsee?
A traveler is curious about the views from Schwarzsee Station compared to the peak of Glacier Mountain Paradise, wondering whether it’s worth skipping the peak to save money. They seek specific advice on the best views and cost-effective options while traveling to Zermatt.
- The views from Glacier Mountain Paradise are generally considered better than those from Schwarzsee, making the higher price potentially worth it.
- For budget travelers, consider the Sunegga funicular for good Matterhorn views at a lower cost.
- The Saver Day Pass doesn't provide discounts for the Gornergrat; consider the Swiss Half Fare Card for better savings on mountain rides.
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EXUSE MY QUEST- BUT -IS IT REALY DIFFRENET FROM THE PEAK THAN FROM SCHWARZSEE STATION.? ‘
WHILE WATCHING SO MANY INFO ABOUT IT -IT SEEMS LIKE THE MOST STUNNING VIEW IS AT THE LAKE.? in terms of sving money?how bad would it be to skip the peak?
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Hello Hanch
Polite Request
Please do not, when contributing to this forum, write whole sentences in block capitals. It is both difficult and tiring to read sentences written entirely in block capitals.Schwarzsee or Glacier Mountain Paradise
Schwarzsee is at 2,581 metres above sea level. Glacier Mountain Paradise (https://www.myswissalps.com/activity/matterhorn/ ) is much higher, at 3,883 metres. It is, I believe, the highest point in Europe which can be reached by mechanical transport. I think most people would agree that the views from the very top are much better than those from Schwarzsee. Note also that although Schwarzsee is, I think, as close as you can get to the Matterhorn using mechanised transport, many people feel that the isolated grandeur of this iconic peak is best viewed from a distance.
Gornergrat (https://www.myswissalps.com/activity/gornergrat/)
Many people agree that the best views of the Matterhorn are to be got by going up to the Gornergrat, 3,089 metres above sea level. The views from the top are fabulous. I personally think that the ride to Gornergrat is the best value for money mountain ride in the whole of Switzerland
Sunegga (https://www.myswissalps.com/activity/sunnegga-rothorn/)
For a good view of the Matterhorn at a relatively low cost, take the funicular up to Sunegga, 2,290 metres aboe sea level.
Best wishes for your detailed planning.
Roger
thanks. i bought the saver day pass as to use it from zurich to zermatt- does it get any discount with this pass on the gornergrat ?
thanks in adv…
Hello again
With a few exceptions, not relevant here as none are in the Zermatt area, the Save Day Pass gives neither free travel nor discounted fares on lines (like Gornergrat, Glacier Mountain Paradise or Sunegga) which ‘simply go up mountains’.
Have you considered investing in a Swiss Half Fare Card? Have you considered the [Zermatt] Peak Pass? Both of these are mentioned in replies from Arno to one of your previous threads.
https://www.myswissalps.com/travel-ticket/swiss-half-fare-card/
Best wishes for your detailed planning.
Roger
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