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Gornergrat Railway, Switzerland Gornergrat Railway Switzerland Remove
In May2°C20 rainy days
Flying time11h 55mfrom Los Angeles
Ideal stay2–3 nights in Zermatt
Best forPhotographers · Walkers & hikers · Families
The feel of itHigh, glacial, postcard-perfect
Where people stayZermatt centreor Riffelberg
Getting aroundManageable without a car
Money and languageCHFGerman, French, Italian and Romansh
AccommodationVery expensive

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