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Beautiful place! Our guide was very patient and guided us well!

Loved our tour, but it would have been better if the guide had told us to prepare for the altitude. I got lightheaded and dizzy upon reaching the highest peak. It's best to warn us about that. But booking via Klook made it smooth! The view was super worth it!!!

It was hard to tell which bus was ours; a slightly larger logo would have made it easier. The guide explained things very diligently, but I wondered how I would get down if I felt unwell at the top of the mountain. I wish they had explained more clearly what "English assistant only" meant, so I could have been better prepared mentally. By the way, the assistant's role was to give us tickets and explanations, but not to go up with us. We were told to go up and come back on our own, and that they would provide a phone number. Despite these anxieties, the weather was good, and we enjoyed ourselves thoroughly.

We went during the high season in August. Arriving at Zermatt station at 6:40 AM allowed us to catch the first train at 7 AM, and all six of us were able to comfortably secure seats on the right side. The observation deck wasn't overly crowded with tourists, so we could take as many photos as we wanted. The souvenir shop at the observation deck opened at 9 AM; the cute Gornergrat-exclusive T-shirts were low in stock for sizes M and L, but we managed to get some. On the way back, we hiked from Rotenboden to Riffelberg. The weather was good, and we could see the inverted Matterhorn. While it's not impossible to do in sneakers, there are rocky and sloped paths, so trekking shoes would be preferable. It was cold at the top, but as we descended, it became scorching hot due to a heatwave, so a packable inner down jacket was essential. I even took off my Heattech inner layer at Riffelberg.

The Matterhorn Glacier Paradise is simply breathtaking. Taking the cable car up to 3,883 meters, you're rewarded with panoramic views of over 14 Alpine peaks stretching across Switzerland, Italy, and France. The Glacier Palace — an ice cave carved deep into the glacier — is a magical highlight, with stunning ice sculptures and a surreal blue glow that feels otherworldly. The ticket is absolutely worth every franc. The infrastructure is impressive, the ride is smooth, and the views at the top will leave you speechless. Whether you're a skier, a hiker, or simply a lover of nature, this is one Alpine adventure you won't want to miss. A must-do in Zermatt!