Gornergrat Bahn Zermatt The Most Scenic Train Ride in Switzerland 8K

Bahnhofpl. 1, 3920 Zermatt, Switzerland

The Gornergrat Bahn is a rack railway that climbs from Zermatt station at 1,604 m to the Gornergrat summit at 3,089 m, making it the highest open-air railway in the Alps. Opened in 1898, it passes through alpine meadows, glaciers, and pine forests while offering unobstructed views of the Matterhorn, Monte Rosa, and the Gorner Glacier.

This 8K video captures the full journey along roughly 9 km of track, letting viewers experience the dramatic elevation gain and the shifting landscape from valley floor to high alpine terrain. The route crosses several viaducts and stops at intermediate stations including Riffelalp and Riffelberg, each with its own striking panorama.