What is zermatt railway station?

Zermatt railway station is a railway station located in the car-free town of Zermatt, Switzerland. The station is situated at an altitude of 1,604 meters above sea level and is the terminus station for the Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn (MGB) and Gornergrat Bahn railway lines.

The railway station has two platforms and three tracks, with a fourth track used for storage. The station building features a ticket office, waiting area, and restrooms. There is also a souvenir shop and a café within the station building.

The railway station provides connections to various destinations in Switzerland, including Brig, Geneva, and Zurich. Visitors can board the Glacier Express train at Zermatt railway station, which is a popular tourist attraction that takes passengers through the Swiss Alps.

Due to the town's car-free policy, visitors must park their vehicles outside of Zermatt and take the train to the town. Therefore, the railway station is an important transport hub for the town as well as a major tourist attraction.