Matterhorn Glacier Paradise

"From Zermatt, it takes about 1 hour to ride a series of cable cars to the visitor center, including the final dramatic section over a glacier. At the top, you get the best views from the small outdoor viewing platform reached by an elevator and stairs. From this point, you have a 360 panorama with views to the Italian side. It's a safely enclosed area with high railings, suitable for children. You can also explore the Glacier Palace, a series of tunnels and caves carved into the glacier ice 15 meters below the surface. In the cinema lounge, you can watch short films about the Swiss alps. They have a restaurant at the top with a view of the glacier. In summer, you can play in the snow and sled. They also offer summer skiing on the glacier with a few prepared runs, more of a novelty.  I would plan for about 1 hour at the top, a minimum of 3-4 hours for your visit including travel time from Zermatt.  Make sure to bring warm jackets, even in summer."

"If you are lucky, the journey up, 3883 meters, should only take 1 hour However, there are multiple stops along the way and 3 transfers you must take So depending on how busy the lifts are, the time can vary between 1-2 hours from the bottom (Zermatt) to the top (Klein Matterhorn) Stops include: Zermatt > Furi > Schwarzsee > Trockener Steg > Klein Matterhorn "

"Go all the way to 3800 meters to see glaciers, and Ice Palace and even views on Italy and the other face of the Matterhorn."