Zermatt is a car-free Alpine village at the base of the Matterhorn, with skiing year-round on the glacier, hiking in summer and a classic cogwheel railway to Gornergrat. Dry, clear days offer the best views.
Good to know
- Reach Zermatt by train from Tasch; cars aren't allowed.
- Check mountain webcams in the morning for clear views.
- Altitude affects some people; take it easy on day one.
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Ski connected resorts into Italy, with long runs and good snow.
Wooden chalets, shops and the Hinterdorf, with the Matterhorn view over rooftops.
Mountaineering history and the broken rope from the first ascent.
Hot tubs and saunas with Matterhorn views in an alpine spa, ideal after a day on skis or trails.
Cheese fondue by candlelight in a traditional chalet restaurant, the classic Swiss alpine dinner.
Cogwheel train to 3,089 m with panoramas of the Matterhorn and glaciers.
Europe's highest cable car station at 3,883 m, with an ice palace.
Easy summer hike with reflections of the Matterhorn in alpine lakes.
Underground funicular to a sunny viewpoint with the best classic Matterhorn view and a mountain lake.
Rosti, soup and local wine on the terrace of a rustic hut, with the Matterhorn in the background.
A calm lake that mirrors the Matterhorn on still mornings, a short walk from Rotenboden station.