Zurich Day Trip: Allalin, The Highest Revolving Restaurant

Zurich Day Trip: Allalin, The Highest Revolving Restaurant

Overview

Join a Zurich day trip to Mittelallalin that takes you from Zurich Airport into the high Alps for an unforgettable glacier experience at 3,500 m. This Zurich day trip to Mittelallalin combines a scenic train and bus journey to Saas-Fee with a visit to the world’s highest revolving restaurant and the Metro Alpin.

🗺️ What to Expect

Your day starts with a comfortable, scenic ride by train and bus from Zurich Airport toward the Saas Valley, where alpine landscapes, valleys, and towering peaks set the tone for the adventure. In Saas-Fee, a charming car-free mountain village at 1,800 m, you will feel the pace slow down as the scenery becomes more dramatic and the air turns crisp and clear.

From here, the experience builds upward, literally, as you continue toward the glacier zone. A standout moment is riding the Metro Alpin, the highest underground funicular, which connects 3,000 m to 3,500 m and brings you to Mittelallalin. At the top, you can take in sweeping glacier views and enjoy refreshments at the world’s highest revolving restaurant, where the panoramic setting is part of the meal.

Throughout the day, your guide shares local insights and stories of the Alps while helping you find viewpoints you might otherwise miss. The official tour ends at Mittelallalin, and your flexible ticket lets you keep traveling anywhere in Switzerland until midnight, if you want to extend your Swiss adventure.

✨ Highlights

• 🏔️ Reach Mittelallalin at 3,500 m for a true high-alpine perspective
• 🔄 Visit the world’s highest revolving restaurant with 360° mountain panoramas
• 🚇 Ride the Metro Alpin, the highest underground funicular, from 3,000 m to 3,500 m
• 🚆 Enjoy a scenic 3-hour train and bus journey from Zurich Airport to Saas-Fee
• 🏘️ Discover Saas-Fee, a car-free village known as the “Pearl of the Alps”
• 🧭 Explore glacier areas with expert guidance and local stories of the Alps
• 🎟️ Benefit from a flexible ticket that allows travel anywhere in Switzerland until midnight

📍 Itinerary

• Zurich Airport, Depart by train and bus on a scenic route toward the Alps
• Lötschberg Tunnel, Travel through a Swiss engineering landmark en route to Valais
• Saas Valley, Enjoy dramatic alpine scenery and glacier-framed landscapes
• Saas-Fee (1,800 m), Explore the charming car-free village and its mountain atmosphere
• Metro Alpin (3,000 m to 3,500 m), Ride the highest underground funicular to Mittelallalin
• Mittelallalin (3,500 m), Visit the world’s highest revolving restaurant and take in glacier views
• After the official tour ends, Continue traveling anywhere in Switzerland with your flexible ticket until midnight

✅ What’s Included

• Guided day trip experience with expert insights
• Scenic train and bus journey from Zurich Airport to Saas-Fee
• Access to Mittelallalin (3,500 m) including the Metro Alpin segment (3,000 m to 3,500 m)
• Visit to the world’s highest revolving restaurant (refreshments available on site)
• Flexible ticket that allows continued travel anywhere in Switzerland until midnight

❌ Exclusions

• Meals and drinks not specifically included (beyond what is stated)
• Personal expenses
• Optional activities in Saas-Fee not mentioned in the inclusions

ℹ️ Important Information

• Duration, 7 hours and 30 minutes
• Difficulty, Easy
• Meeting point, Zurich Airport (tour begins with a train and bus journey from Zurich Airport)
• Tour ending point, The official tour ends at Mittelallalin (3,500 m)
• Same-day travel flexibility, After the tour, your train ticket allows you to explore Switzerland freely until midnight
• Experience focus, High-alpine glacier views, Saas-Fee village atmosphere, and the revolving restaurant experience

🎟️ Ready to Elevate Your Swiss Alps Day?

If you want a seamless alpine escape that blends iconic engineering, glacier scenery, and a truly unique dining viewpoint, this Zurich day trip to Mittelallalin is an easy way to reach the heights. Book now to secure your place and enjoy a smooth journey to Saas-Fee, a ride on the Metro Alpin, and unforgettable panoramas from the world’s highest revolving restaurant.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions, FAQ

Q1: How long is the tour?
A: The experience lasts 7 hours and 30 minutes. It includes a scenic train and bus journey from Zurich Airport to Saas-Fee and time at Mittelallalin.

Q2: Where does the tour start and where does it end?
A: The tour begins at Zurich Airport, where you start the train and bus journey toward Saas-Fee. The official tour ends at Mittelallalin at 3,500 m.

Q3: What makes this Zurich day trip to Mittelallalin unique?
A: You will reach Mittelallalin at 3,500 m and visit the world’s highest revolving restaurant for 360° alpine panoramas. You also ride the Metro Alpin, the highest underground funicular, for exceptional glacier views.

Q4: Is this tour suitable for beginners?
A: Yes, the difficulty is rated Easy. The day is designed around comfortable train, bus, and lift connections, with guided exploration along the way.

Q5: Can I keep traveling after the Zurich day trip to Mittelallalin ends?
A: Yes, the official tour ends at Mittelallalin, and your flexible ticket allows you to continue traveling anywhere in Switzerland until midnight. This makes it easy to extend your day beyond the guided portion.