Seat reservation
Would you like the best views of the mountains during your trip? You can find all the information you need here.
It is not possible to reserve a specific seat. However, our “Priority boarding” offer gives you access to an exclusive waiting area where you can board the train three minutes before the other passengers and select your preferred seat.
As the train winds its way up the mountain, you have a beautiful view on both sides. A seat on the right-hand side of the train offers the best views of the Matterhorn during the ascent.
Priority Boarding
To use Priority Boarding, go through the gate marked "Priority Boarding" (far right).
The special waiting area for priority boarding closes 10 minutes before the train departs, and your priority ticket will be invalid after that.
The priority boarding ticket guarantees you an exclusive 3 minutes to board the train and choose your preferred seat.
The priority boarding ticket is available daily for all upwards journeys from Zermatt to the Gornergrat. There is no priority boarding for the descent.
Only a limited number of priority tickets is available per train.
The priority boarding ticket guarantees you an exclusive 3 minutes to board the train and choose your preferred seat.
Priority Boarding is only valid on the booked train. There are no exchanges or refunds. If you missed your booked train due to circumstances beyond your control, please contact the local staff.
Priority boarding is also available for groups. Please contact our Rail Center for booking: +41 (0) 848 642 442 or railcenter@gornergrat.ch.
