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Metro Alpin

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Metro Alpin is the highest underground funicular railway in the world, connecting Felskinn station to Mittelallalin above Saas-Fee in Switzerland. This unique alpine transport system allows visitors to reach glacier viewpoints quickly and comfortably. Traveling through the mountain tunnel offers a smooth and efficient journey to over 3,400 meters above sea level. From the top station, breathtaking views of surrounding 4,000-meter peaks and glacier landscapes await. For travelers visiting Saas-Fee, Metro Alpin provides a remarkable engineering experience combined with easy access to high-altitude alpine scenery.

What to See & Do

  • 🚇 Experience the world’s highest underground 🚞 funicular 🏔️
  • ❄️ Enjoy panoramic glacier views 🏔️ at Mittelallalin 🇨🇭
  • 🧊 Access the Ice Pavilion 🏛️ and revolving restaurant 🍴
  • 📸 Take high-altitude alpine 🤳 photographs 🖼️
  • 🥾 Combine with glacier hiking 🧊 or sightseeing 🔭

How to Get There

  • 🚠 Cable car from Saas-Fee 🏘️ to Felskinn station 🏁
  • 🚆 Transfer to Metro Alpin 🚇 underground railway 🚞
  • 🚶 Short walk from Mittelallalin 🏔️ to glacier area 🧊

Travel Tips

  • 🧥 Dress warmly due to ❄️ high altitude temperatures 🌡️
  • 🕒 Check operating hours 🕙 before departure 🚠
  • 🕶️ Carry sunglasses for bright ☀️ snow reflection ❄️
  • ⏳ Allow time for enjoying 🧘 summit viewpoints 🏔️

Suggested Itinerary

  • 🕘 09:00 AM – Cable car 🚠 to Felskinn 🏔️
  • 🕤 09:30 AM – Ride Metro Alpin 🚇 to Mittelallalin 🏁
  • 🕙 10:00 AM – Explore glacier 🧊 viewpoints 🔭
  • 🕛 12:30 PM – Lunch at 🍴 summit restaurant 🍷

Opening Hours & Entry

Open:

Operating hours follow cable car schedule

Entry Fee:

Included with glacier cable car ticket

Best Time to Visit:

Morning for clear mountain visibility

Location

📌 Metro Alpin, Saas-Fee, Canton of Valais, Switzerland

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