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Gornergrat Bahn

Rack railway·Zermatt, Switzerland

About Gornergrat Bahn

Opened in August 1898, the Gornergrat Bahn was the first electric rack railway in Switzerland. It climbs from Zermatt to the summit station at 3,089 metres, with the Matterhorn filling the window.

Why it's on our list

  • Keep a clear morning for it, when the light on the Matterhorn is at its best.

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