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The Matterhorn ©
Mountain
The Matterhorn , Zermatt
4.8
King of the Swiss Alps, the colossal The Matterhorn rises above the picturesque resort town of Zermatt, on the border between Switzerland and
Tours from $316
Gornergrat ©
Scenic Drive
Gornergrat , Zermatt
4.8
For a classic train experience in the Alps, hop on Gornergrat, one of the highest railway lines in Europe. Opened in 1898, the railway takes
Tours from $303
Chateau de Chillon ©
Castle
Chateau de Chillon , Veytaux
4.8
Looking just like an illustration from a book of fairy tales, Chateau de Chillon sits on the eastern end of Switzerland's largest lake. Made
Tours from $14
Aletsch Glacier ©
World heritage site · Geologic Formation
Aletsch Glacier , Grindelwald-Wengen-Murren-Lauterbrunnen
4.8
Inscribed on the World Heritage List, Aletsch Glacier represents the largest glacier in the Alps, spanning 23 km (14 mi) in length. In order
Tours from $412
Sunnegga ©
Observation Deck
Sunnegga , Zermatt
4.5
For an exceptional view of the Matterhorn, visit Sunnegga, a ski domain that makes up part of Zermatt resort. You can reach the area by under

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Zermatt

4.5
Scenic Drive · Mountains · Observation Decks
Best known as home the Matterhorn mountain, Zermatt serves as a chic ski resort town of the Swiss Alps. Matterhorn was one of the last Alpine peaks to be conquered and it gained international attention following the attempt by British mountaineer Edward Whymper to scale its 4,478 m (14,692 ft) height. At the foot of Switzerland's tallest mountain range, Zermatt's economy revolves around tourism; its population surges during the summer and winter seasons and slows in the off-season. Skiers and snowboarders flock here for challenging terrain in winter, while mountain bikers and road cyclists take advantage of the location in summer. Hikers also love Zermatt because it provides connection into Italy and France. The dense town center is mostly pedestrian, with some battery-powered vehicles and horse-drawn carriages. Plan your holiday in Zermatt and other destinations, from the rural, to the urban, and everything in between, using our Switzerland trip planner.

Side trips from Zermatt

Chateau de Chillon ©
Castle
Chateau de Chillon
Veytaux
4.8
Duration: 2 hours
Aletsch Glacier ©
World heritage site
Aletsch Glacier
Grindelwald-Wengen-Murren-Lauterbrunnen
4.8
Duration: 1h 30 min
Chaplin's World ©
Children’s Museum
Chaplin's World
Corsier-sur-Vevey
4.7
Duration: 2h 30 min
Les Bains de Lavey ©
Spa
Les Bains de Lavey
Lavey-les-Bains
4.3
Duration: 4 hours

Hidden gems in Zermatt

Matterhorn Diamonds Ski School ©
Ski Area
Matterhorn Diamonds Ski School
5.0
Duration: 6 hours
Breithorn
Mountain
Breithorn
4.9
Duration: 4 hours
Clay Shoot Zermatt ©
Fun & Games
Clay Shoot Zermatt
5.0
Duration: 1h 30 min
Fly Fish Zermatt ©
Fishing Charter / Tour
Fly Fish Zermatt
5.0
Duration: 1h 30 min

Nature in Zermatt

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Castor Mountain
Mountain
Castor Mountain
5.0
Duration: 1h 30 min
Oberrothorn ©
Mountain
Oberrothorn
4.9
Duration: 3 hours
Riffelsee ©
Water Body
Riffelsee
4.7
Duration: 1h 30 min
Stellisee ©
Water Body
Stellisee
4.7
Duration: 2h 30 min

Historic Sites in Zermatt

Mountaineers' Cemetery ©
Cemetery
Mountaineers' Cemetery
4.5
Duration: 30 minutes
Kapelle Winkelmatten ©
Religious Site
Kapelle Winkelmatten "Zur Heiligen Familie"
4.8
Duration: 30 minutes
Kapelle Schwarzsee
Religious Site
Kapelle Schwarzsee "Maria zum Schnee"
4.2
Duration: 2h 30 min
Kapelle Gornergrat ©
Religious Site
Kapelle Gornergrat "Bernhard von Aosta"
4.1
Duration: 1h 30 min

Winter Sports in Zermatt

Trockener Steg ©
Ski Area
Trockener Steg
4.4
Duration: 1h 30 min
Zermatt Bergbahnen AG ©
Ski Area
Zermatt Bergbahnen AG
3.7
Duration: 8 hours

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Where to stay in Zermatt

Gornergrat ©
When staying in car-free Zermatt, proximity to amenities is key, as you'll be mostly restricted to traveling by foot. Populated by charming Swiss chalet-style hotels and inns, Zermatt may be humble in character, but not in price. Most of the hotels are fairly expensive, though there is the odd hostel and pension that might offer a slight discount. To save yourself a bit of money, look into renting an apartment in lieu of a hotel. If you're really strapped for cash, consider camping instead--this area offers a year-round mild climate.
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