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Zermatt always offers a great deal, also a lot of news. Regular guests and locals also always find something new and surprising.
Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn - Art on rails
06/05/2019
Until 26 May, three Upper Valais artists will be exhibiting their work in a moving Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn train.
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Four Crystal Ride cabins
01/05/2019
During the winter season, only groups of more than ten people were able to use the new Matterhorn glacier ride Crystal Ride cabins, but they will be open to all in summer 2019. These special cabins are studded with Swarovski crystals and also have a glass floor that changes from milkywhite to clear three minutes into the journey. This allows you to look 170 metres down through the glass floor and admire the imposing glacial landscape. A new sound system will enhance the spinetingling atmosphere.
Glacier Express: new food concept
01/05/2019
The catering service of the Glacier Express, Panoramic Gourmet AG, is launching a new culinary concept in the spring of 2019. This consists of various regional delicacies such as: an Alpine platter (Älplerteller) with Salzis (dry cured sausage) and Graubünden mountain cheese, traditional Valais rarebit soaked in white wine, oven-baked Graubünden capuns (chard roulades) with a little cheese on top, or, one of the classics, mince with macaroni and apple sauce. The offer is rounded off with regional wines. The aim is for guests to experience the culinary diversity of the regions they travel through on their plates.
VIP Gondola redesign
01/05/2019
The VIP Gondola, where you can sip champagne on leather seats while floating gently above the ground, has undergone a redesign. After spending several years transporting guests from near and far between Zermatt and Trockener Steg, the time came for a new look. The details, however, will be kept under wraps until summer 2019.
Glacier Express: Starting signal for the Excellence-Class
07/03/2019
The Glacier Express is launching a new premium product: Excellence Class. Lounge chairs provide superb comfort and a concierge caters to the needs of passengers.
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Alpine Crossing: Vision becomes reallity
25/02/2019
The submission in the summer of 2018 of the project to construct a cableway link via a 3S cableway made by LEITNER ropeways between the stations at Testa Grigia and Matterhorn glacier paradise (Klein Matterhorn) generated intensive discussions between Zermatt Bergbahnen AG (ZBAG) and the complainant, the Swiss Foundation for Landscape Conservation (Stiftung Landschaftsschutz Schweiz, or SL). With both sides offering constructive proposals, an agreement has been reached and work can now start on the realization of an "Alpine Crossing" between Zermatt and Cervinia (Italy).
DetailsThe world’s highest 3S cableway is officially inaugurated
29/09/2018
After around two-and-a-half years’ construction work, the "Matterhorn glacier ride" – the world’s highest 3S cableway – has finally opened as planned, and Zermatt has gained a new attraction. From the beginning of the 2018/19 winter season, passengers will be able to use the new cableway to reach the Klein Matterhorn.
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Zermatt Bergbahnen AG continues to ride a wave of success
01/10/2018
At its Annual General Meeting convened on Trockener Steg on 29 September 2018, Zermatt Bergbahnen AG is able to report another gratifying result and confirm last year’s record performance. Sales in fiscal 2017/18 totalled CHF 69.6 million, EBITDA reached CHF 34.6 million (49.7%) and operating cash flow CHF 30.7 million (44.1%). Once again, Zermatt Bergbahnen AG ranks number one for all key figures in a benchmark comparison.
DetailsCrystal Ride: to the foot of the glacier
13/09/2018
At the beginning of the 2018/19 winter season, the world’s highest 3S cableway will start taking passengers to the Klein Matterhorn near Zermatt. The "Matterhorn glacier ride" is an unrivalled combination of technology, design and ride comfort. The four "Crystal ride" cabins are a highlight of the ultramodern cableway. The journey itself is exhilarating, but the cabins add to the thrills with an amazing view of the ground far below.
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Travel to Zermatt virtually
31/08/2018
Experience Zermatt from your home: using the new "SBB VR" app. Active users can take advantage of attractive prices.
DetailsOnly 100 days to go: Zermatt’s new cableway of superlatives is coming soon
20/06/2018
The time has come on 29 September 2018: the Zermatt Bergbahnen AG opens the new 3S Cableway from Trockener Steg to the Klein Matterhorn.
DetailsFirst Train Trip to Zermatt
24/01/2018
Zermatt can be reached again by train. This means that after four days, guests can once again arrive and depart without difficulties.
DetailsZermatt informs about the current situation
21/01/2018
Since Saturday evening, 20th January 2018, Zermatt is no longer accessible. Due to avalanche risk, the road and the railway line between Zermatt and Täsch are closed. There is no danger for guests and locals.
DetailsZermatt can be accessed again
10/01/2018
After being cut off for almost two days, Zermatt can now be accessed by train again.
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A Saison Pass is Worth It
10/12/2017
Holders of a season or annual pass for the Zermatt Bergbahnen AG do not only enjoy the pistes at the highest ski area in Europe but they also can ski at a reduced price in the Jungfrau Ski Region, in California’s Squaw Valley Resort and in the New Zealand ski resort, Mt. Ruapehu.
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Zermatt Bergbahnen AG Achieves Record Result
25/09/2017
In the 2016/17 business year, Zermatt Bergbahnen AG generated an all-time record result, with sales of CHF 69.6 million and a cash flow of CHF 30.3 million. The company saw an increase in revenue both from year-round excursion tourism (+8.3%) and winter sports (+3.5%).
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Riffelberg Express now also runs in summer
23/05/2017
Mountain lifts: The Riffelberg Express now also links the Furi mountain station with the Riffelberg in July and August 2017. This means that both Matterhorn glacier paradise and the Gornergrat can be visited easily in a single day.
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