Gornergrat Bahn - Zermatt
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tofixe
N 46° 01.439 E 007° 44.901
32T E 403123 N 5097473
This is one of the highest railways in Europe. Very nice views over Matterhorn
Waymark Code: WMWHF0
Location: Valais, Switzerland
Date Posted: 09/07/2017
Views: 29
Here you can get a train for the highest open air train station in the world at 3089m. You can get wonderful views over a big waterfall, a glacier, mountains lakes and Matterhorn, one of the most beautiful mountains in the world.
It has 3 stations where you can get off.
Engine Type: Electric
Gauge of Railway: Meter Gauge
Approximate Adult Fare: 33.00 (listed in local currency)
Approximate Child Fare: 25.00 (listed in local currency)
Type: Spur (out and back)
Length of Route: 9339 meters
Dates of Operation: From: 01/01/2017 To: 12/31/2017
Frequency of departures: Every 24 minutes
Key Attractions:
Gornergratt glacier and views over Matterhorn
Does this Scenic Railroad Provide: Brunch, Lunch or Dinner Trains?: no
Railroad Website: [Web Link]
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