• Basel SBB Station - Begin the journey with a train ride from Basel to Visp, which takes two hours. The intercity train reaches Bern in one hour.
• Bern - Known as the “Federal City,” Bern serves as the capital of Switzerland. It is the hub of the city and a significant part of the cantonal and federal administration, making it the largest center for public administration in the nation.
• Thunersee - Lake Thun is a picturesque fjord lake located in the Bernese Oberland, on the northern edge of the Alps.
• Lötschberg Basistunnel - The Lötschberg Base Tunnel is a 34.6-kilometer-long railway tunnel that runs beneath the northern Alpine chain at the Lötschberg, connecting Frutigen in the Bernese Oberland (Canton of Bern, Switzerland) and Raron (Canton of Valais, Switzerland). It was inaugurated in 2007. This tunnel is part of the Lötschberg-Simplon axis of the New Rail Link through the Alps (NRLA), which extends from Basel via Bern-Thun-Spiez to the Lötschberg and continues via Brig-Simplon-Domodossola to Milan and Novara-Genoa. Alongside the parallel Gotthard axis, it forms a second route for transalpine rail freight traffic along the European Corridor (Rotterdam-Genoa).
• Visp - Visp is a municipality in the canton of Valais, Switzerland. It is situated at the entrance to the Vispertal at the confluence of the Vispa and the Rotten. This small town is the capital and largest municipality in the district of Visp.

Here, passengers disembark from the intercity train and transfer directly to the Matterhorn-Gotthard-Railway. The cogwheel train transports them to Zermatt in 55 minutes.

• St. Niklaus - The Mattertal is one of the southern side valleys of the Rhone Valley in Valais. It is among the valleys that have deeply carved into the Valais Alps to the south, reaching up to the main Alpine ridge (which also serves as the border ridge between Switzerland and Italy) and opening to the north towards the Rhone, the main geographic axis of Valais. Three of the four highest mountain massifs in the Alps are located along the valley’s border.
• Zermatt - Stroll through the historic part of the alpine village of Zermatt, featuring its characteristic wooden houses.
• Viewpoint Kirchbrucke bridge - Visit this viewpoint for the iconic Zermatt village photo with Mt. Matterhorn in the background.
• Mountaineer’s Cemetery - This cemetery illustrates the close relationship between the success of climbing Mt. Matterhorn and the inherent risks. It is a part of Zermatt’s history, where high alpine climbing accidents have occurred.
• Monte Rosa Hotel - The Monte Rosa Hotel is where the first ascent of Mt. Matterhorn began. Visitors can find extensive information about the first ascent and its historical significance here.
• Zermatt GGB - Enjoy a 30-minute cogwheel train ride to an altitude of 10,000 feet. In this high alpine region, breathtaking views of Mt. Matterhorn and the glaciers await. Mt. Gornergrat is covered in snow year-round.
• Gornergrat - The Gornergrat is a mountain ridge at an elevation of 3,135 meters above sea level. It is situated about three kilometers east of Zermatt in the Swiss canton of Valais. The Gornergrat lies between the Gorner Glacier and the Findel Glacier, offering views of more than 20 peaks over 4,000 meters, including Monte Rosa, the Matterhorn, and the Liskamm.

The Gornergratbahn travels from Zermatt (1,620 meters above sea level) to the Gornergrat, overcoming an altitude difference of nearly 1,500 meters. At the terminus (3,089 meters above sea level) on the southwestern tip of the ridge is the Kulmhotel, the highest mountain hotel in Switzerland. Visit the scenic viewpoint with its year-round snow or explore the multimedia experience world, which showcases the Matterhorn and its surrounding alpine environment in all dimensions. This attraction will captivate both young and old and is an excellent place to visit on the Gornergrat, even when the weather is not ideal.

• Zermatt - After returning from Gornergrat, the journey back to Basel takes approximately three hours. Travelers will retrace the same route taken in the morning.

• priority boarding pass for Matterhorn railway
• local guide operated by Swiss Travel Guide
• all taxes, fees and handling charges
• all entrance fees
• all transportation fees

• travel to starting point in Basel SBB
• food and drinks during the tour
• personal expenses during the tour
• gratuities welcome for the tourguide

Embark on an unique small-group tour from Basel to Zermatt, traversing the scenic landscapes of half of Switzerland by train. Upon arrival, immerse yourself in the alpine charm with a village walk in Zermatt, accompanied by awe-inspiring Matterhorn views. The adventure reaches new heights with an ascent on the cogwheel train to the summit of Mount Gornergrat with views to an incredible glacier world and Matterhorn Mountain. Limited to a select few, this personalized journey ensures an intimate and unforgettable experience, seamlessly blending picturesque train travel, cultural exploration, and breathtaking mountain vistas in the heart of Zermatt.

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