--- id: 1035 title: "Palace at 3'883 m above sea level | Matterhorn Glacier Paradise" path: /en/experience/peaks/matterhorn-glacier-paradise/glacier-palace url: "https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/en/experience/peaks/matterhorn-glacier-paradise/glacier-palace" language: en generated_at: "2026-11-03T00:01:03+01:00" type: document --- ![](https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/ZBAG/03-gipfel/02-sued/04_matterhorn-glacier-paradise/peak/01-gletscherpalast/3327/image-thumb__3327__content-hero/ZBAG%20KLM%20Gletschergrotte%20Sommer%202023-27.f83f2784.jpg)![](https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/ZBAG/03-gipfel/02-sued/04_matterhorn-glacier-paradise/peak/01-gletscherpalast/3327/image-thumb__3327__content-hero/ZBAG%20KLM%20Gletschergrotte%20Sommer%202023-27.f83f2784.jpg)![](https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/test-assets/566/image-thumb__566__content-hero-clouds/clouds-center.82ca394b.png) ![](https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/test-assets/570/image-thumb__570__content-hero-clouds/clouds-mobile.6db79170.png) ### The Matterhorn Glacier Paradise Summit Experience Glacier Palace above Zermatt ============================== Step into the highest glacier palace in the world: the Glacier Palace in the **[Matterhorn Glacier Paradise](https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/en/experience/peaks/matterhorn-glacier-paradise)** at an altitude of 3883 metres above sea level is a place of enchantment which will draw you into the fascinating world of eternal ice. Surrounded by painstakingly created ice sculptures and centuries-old ice formations, it’s as if you have entered a magical fairy tale. The Glacier Palace is not immediately visible in the broad ice field between the **Klein Matterhorn** and the **Breithorn.** You’ll find it 15 metres below the surface: a fairytale world of glistening ice crystals, with an ice slide, a glacial crevasse you can walk along, and **a number of photopoints**. Even the walk into the palace is spectacular. [![](https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/ZBAG/03-gipfel/02-sued/04_matterhorn-glacier-paradise/peak/01-gletscherpalast/879/image-thumb__879__wysiwyg-img-53x26/matterhorn-glacier-paradise-gletscherpalast-2.097965d6.jpg)](https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/ZBAG/03-gipfel/02-sued/04_matterhorn-glacier-paradise/peak/01-gletscherpalast/879/image-thumb__879__lightbox/matterhorn-glacier-paradise-gletscherpalast-2.338148f7.jpg) [![](https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/ZBAG/03-gipfel/02-sued/04_matterhorn-glacier-paradise/peak/01-gletscherpalast/878/image-thumb__878__wysiwyg-img-1x1/matterhorn-glacier-paradise-gletscherpalast-3.bbc00d4a.jpg)](https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/ZBAG/03-gipfel/02-sued/04_matterhorn-glacier-paradise/peak/01-gletscherpalast/878/image-thumb__878__lightbox/matterhorn-glacier-paradise-gletscherpalast-3.d646dc1a.jpg) [![](https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/ZBAG/03-gipfel/02-sued/04_matterhorn-glacier-paradise/peak/01-gletscherpalast/880/image-thumb__880__wysiwyg-img-1x1/matterhorn-glacier-paradise-gletscherpalast-4.226b076d.jpg)](https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/ZBAG/03-gipfel/02-sued/04_matterhorn-glacier-paradise/peak/01-gletscherpalast/880/image-thumb__880__lightbox/matterhorn-glacier-paradise-gletscherpalast-4.ab63f95d.jpg) 3'883 metres above sea level 15m beneath surface all year round open 30-45min time Details --------- - Duration of visit: 30 to 45 minutes - Recommended wear: warm clothing and closed-toe shoes - How to get there: take the Matterhorn Express from Zermatt up to the Trockener Steg mountain station, continue with the Matterhorn Glacier Ride I to the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise - Journey time: approx. 45 minutes - Open: all year [Ticket Matterhorn Glacier Ride ](https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/en/book/tickets/matterhorn-glacier-paradise) [![](https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/ZBAG/03-gipfel/02-sued/04_matterhorn-glacier-paradise/peak/01-gletscherpalast/3326/image-thumb__3326__wysiwyg-with-media--full-width/ZBAG%20KLM%20Gletschergrotte%20Sommer%202023-18.b789e1e0.jpg)](https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/ZBAG/03-gipfel/02-sued/04_matterhorn-glacier-paradise/peak/01-gletscherpalast/3326/image-thumb__3326__lightbox/ZBAG%20KLM%20Gletschergrotte%20Sommer%202023-18.81f080f2.jpg) [![](https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/ZBAG/03-gipfel/02-sued/04_matterhorn-glacier-paradise/peak/01-gletscherpalast/880/image-thumb__880__wysiwyg-with-media--full-width/matterhorn-glacier-paradise-gletscherpalast-4.adba244e.jpg)](https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/ZBAG/03-gipfel/02-sued/04_matterhorn-glacier-paradise/peak/01-gletscherpalast/880/image-thumb__880__lightbox/matterhorn-glacier-paradise-gletscherpalast-4.ab63f95d.jpg) Tips ------ Groups and organizations can arrange to have exclusive use of the new Star Lounge in the Glacier Palace for meetings or events. The Star Lounge provides a stylish atmosphere in which apéritif parties for up to 25 people can be held. The team at Zermatt Bergbahnen will be happy to advise you about the **[wide range of apéritif options.](https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/en/information/groups-and-teams/matterhorn-testcenter)** And if you want the journey to be a real adventure, why not book the Crystal Ride for a spine-tingling experience courtesy of Zermatt Bergbahnen! [Ticket Crystal Ride](https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/en/book/tickets/crystal-ride) Be enchanted by the ice ------------------------- ![](https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/ZBAG/03-gipfel/02-sued/04_matterhorn-glacier-paradise/peak/01-gletscherpalast/3333/image-thumb__3333__large-img-teaser/ZBAG%20KLM%20Gletschergrotte%20Sommer%202023-11.7f1e0d3d.jpg) ### Enchanted by the ice The atmosphere inside the palace is warm and welcoming. Soft lighting and music create a mood of relaxation. Ice sculptures, created both by artists and the forces of nature, await discovery along with a glacial crevasse you can walk along. ### Matterhorn Glacier Paradise More Highlights ----------------- ![](https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/ZBAG/03-gipfel/02-sued/04_matterhorn-glacier-paradise/peak/02-aussichtsplattform/32819/image-thumb__32819__img-teaser/310124_aussichtsplattform_mgp_sued-15.34d0c64c.jpg) ### [ Viewing platform ](https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/en/experience/peaks/matterhorn-glacier-paradise/viewing-platform) From the highest viewing platform in Europe at 3883 metres above sea level you can enjoy a panoramic view of 38 four-thousanders and 14 glaciers in three countries. Natural wonders formed over millions of years stand in shining splendour. ![](https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/ZBAG/03-gipfel/02-sued/04_matterhorn-glacier-paradise/peak/03-cinema-lounge/3322/image-thumb__3322__img-teaser/ZBAG%20KLM%20Kino%20Sommer%202023-1.77e58b44.jpg) ### [ Cinema Lounge ](https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/en/experience/peaks/matterhorn-glacier-paradise/cinema-lounge) Succumb to the allure of Zermatt’s fascinating Alpine world in all its many facets – alpinism, flora and fauna, lifts and railways, ice and snow. You will be mesmerized by the many minutes of film sequences in the highest cinema in Europe, in the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise. ![](https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/ZBAG/03-gipfel/02-sued/04_matterhorn-glacier-paradise/restaurant/71683/image-thumb__71683__img-teaser/030824_sunset-dinner_mgp_sued-1.cb08b163.jpg) ### [ Restaurant Matterhorn Glacier Paradise ](https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/en/experience/culinary-delights/restaurant-matterhorn-glacier-paradise) The Matterhorn Glacier Paradise restaurant is located at an altitude of 3883 m. The elite among Switzerland’s Alpine peaks all gather round the Klein Matterhorn, the restaurant’s lofty setting. A culinary experience for all the senses is guaranteed. ![](https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/ZBAG/11-ueber-uns/02-anlagen/02-sued/mgrII/33458/image-thumb__33458__img-teaser/280524_mgr-ii_sued-1.03175d29.jpg) ### [ Matterhorn Alpine Crossing ](https://matterhornalpinecrossing.com/en) The year-round link between Zermatt and Cervinia: set against a breathtaking mountain panorama surrounding the Matterhorn, this spectacular route offers thrills, luxury and the utmost comfort. A truly exceptional experience. ### News from zermatt Always informed thanks to our NewsLetter ------------------------------------------ [ E-mail address Subscribe now ](https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/en/newsletter) ### benefit now Experiences, ski passes and much more --------------------------------------- - **Book early** and save - **Secure** online shopping - **without queuing** into the mountains [buy tickets](https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/en/book/tickets)