[TravisL]

10 November 2022 at 16:42:41 #828622

Hi,

We will be in Zermatt on Dec-15 and plan on taking the Gornergrat train round trip.

1. Is there a need to book the tickets and priority boarding option in advance or can I book it a day or two in advance after checking the weather?
2. I want to make sure my parents have a good view from a window seat so I plan on purchasing the priority boarding option, how likely will is sell out in mid-December?
3. I don’t plan on doing any hiking, maybe just lunch and some sightseeing. How many hour is enough at the top?
4. Do all the restaurants at the top open in winter?

Thanks!

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[Removed user]

10 November 2022 at 19:07:10 #948273

Everything will be open as it is the ski season. I don’t think you will need priority boarding

For a period a years a few years ago I always went to Zermatt pre Christmas for skiing.

You will be visiting Zermatt at about the same time period.

I always used the Gornergrat train for the first run in the morning. At the Gornergrat station there are separated boarding areas. If the queue in one boarding area is already full when you turn up at the station, just go into the ‘second’ boarding area so that you are at the ‘front of the queue’. Then when the train is ready if you board quickly you will get a window seat, especially as skiers boarding need to put their skis on a rack before going to sit down, so as a non skier you will be at an advantage.

[Removed user]

10 November 2022 at 22:53:11 #948274

Hi TravisL,

1) You can buy your Gornergrat tickets just the day before or even on the same day. If you prefer to get them in advance to avoid the queue, you can buy the ticket here: http://www.myswissalps.com/gornergrat/tickets. Very clever idea to check the weather first. More about the weather forecast: http://www.myswissalps.com/weather/forecast.

2) I do not think it will sell out.

3) Allow 1-2 hrs for lunch and admire the view.

4) Yes, they will be open.

More about Gornergrat: http://www.myswissalps.com/gornergrat

Ildiko

[TravisL]

11 November 2022 at 20:11:39 #948275

Thank you 1960man and Ildiko for the great information!