How to reach Klein Matterhorn, Glacier Paradise

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A traveler is planning a trip to Zermatt on September 9 and is curious about the Matterhorn glacier ride. They want to confirm if the direct cable car operates in September, the frequency of trips, and how long to spend at the Glacier Palace, along with ticket purchasing details.

Key takeaways:
  • The direct cable car operates in September, so you can proceed with your plans without worries.
  • Don’t prebook tickets; buy them on the day at the station.
  • Admission to the Glacier Palace is included in the ticket price, and you can spend as much time as you like up to four hours.
  • The trip duration from Zermatt to the peak is approximately 45 minutes each way.
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    Reply 1 of 1 • 8 April 2019 at 0:51:00 #908653

    This might help:

    http://www.myswissalps.com/kl einmatterhorn/gettingt here

    See the summer timetable here: (it is definitely open in september and all year long for that matter). Don’t prebook tickets, go to the station and buy on the day. Admission to the Glacier Palace is included in the ticket. You can spend 1 hour or 4 hours at the top whatever suits you. The trip from Zermatt to the top is 45 minutes each way. You do not need a tour to do this. The new cable car can move 2,000 people per hour so I don’t think the wait times are very long.

    http://www.matterhornparadise .ch/en/Current-news/Timetable

    Download the summer panorama map from here and it will show you where all the stations are. http://www.zermatt.ch/en/Lift s-pistes/Panoramakarten-Facts/Summer-panorama-map

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