Sunnegga
- Visit: 2–3 hours
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What's on here
Why go
- Family adventures at Leisee.
- Onward ascent via Blauherd to Rothorn.
Don't miss
- Leisee and Wolli Adventure ParkFind Leisee and the Wolli Adventure Park among Sunnegga’s summer family activities.SunneggaSummer
- Gourmet Trail and Five Lakes TrailFollow either themed hiking route through the Alpine landscape.Sunnegga
- Sunnegga–Blauherd lift and Rothorn cable carContinue from the upper station by lift to Blauherd, then by cable car to Rothorn.Sunnegga upper station via Blauherd
Know before you go
- Horizontal barriers protect passengers from falling on the platform.
Tips for your visit
- Allow extra time to walk through the long pedestrian tunnel before boarding; the train journey does not include this walk.
- For the Sunnegga Paradise ski area, start with the funicular from Zermatt.
Best time to visit
- Summer for hiking through the Alpine landscape.
- Winter for skiing and snowboarding.
With kids
- In winter, the beginners park provides a place for first attempts in the snow.
Interesting facts3
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700 metres
The funicular line is about 1.5 km long, climbs 700 metres and reaches a maximum gradient of 63%.
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A central passing section lets the two cars cross inside the single-track tunnel.
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2,300 metres
The upper station, around 2,300 metres above sea level, houses the lift’s drive machinery.
Funiculaire du Sunnegga - Wikipedia
Shorts
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@Paradise in Zermatt (Sunnegga). Path to our favorite restaurant.Views from Switzerland
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Ski Run Sunnegga: Eisfluh No 5Matterhorn Diamonds Ski School, Zermatt
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Ski Zermatt- Sunnegga to Eisfluh - Slope 5.Agramer
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🟩 Sunnegga Flow Trail, ZermattLEVO LIFE (EMTB LIFE)
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Zermatt 2023 POV Ski | Run 7 Blauherd - Sunnegga | 4KAuschin
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Die unterirdische Standseilbahn Zermatt - SunneggaSeilbahn TV
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4K Drone Footage of Sunnegga, Zermatt – Swiss Alps Aerial ViewsLeonas Zidonis
History
- 1980The funicular opened. Standseilbahn Zermatt-Sunnegga AG built it.
- 2002Zermatt Bergbahnen AG took over operation from Standseilbahn Zermatt-Sunnegga AG.
- 2013Doppelmayr rebuilt and modernized the railway, and Gangloff built its cars.
How to get there
- On footThe lower-station entrance is beside the Matter Vispa, near Zermatt railway station and the Gornergrat railway departure point. The station is at 1,600 metres elevation.
- 4 minTrainTake the underground funicular from Zermatt’s lower station to Sunnegga’s upper station, around 2,300 metres above sea level. The ride takes about three and a half minutes.
Sources: Zermatt–Sunnegga Funicular - Wikipedia · Sunnegga: The summit for families | Zermatt Ber… · Funiculaire du Sunnegga - Wikipedia · checked 24 Sep 2026
- Phone
- +41 27 966 01 01
Questions and answers
Is there a ski route from Sunnegga to Zermatt?
Yes. A red ski run descends from the upper station to Zermatt.
How many passengers can the Sunnegga funicular carry?
Each car carries 170 passengers. The line’s capacity is about 2,500 passengers per hour.
Can the Sunnegga funicular operate in any weather?
Its fully underground route allows operation in any weather; this does not guarantee uninterrupted service.
Where is the Sunnegga funicular’s drive machinery?
It is housed at the upper station.
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