Your Zermatt Guidebook
Sightseeing
WINTER AND SUMMER ACTIVITY
When getting off the train we recommend you to turn left and walk up to the viewing platform. From here you will have outstanding views of the Matterhorn and surrounding mountains! Also do not forget to visit the chocolate shop inside.
Bring your personal discount voucher with you and receive a discount on your return ticket.
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Gornergratbahn
1 BahnhofplatzWINTER AND SUMMER ACTIVITY
When getting off the train we recommend you to turn left and walk up to the viewing platform. From here you will have outstanding views of the Matterhorn and surrounding mountains! Also do not forget to visit the chocolate shop inside.
Bring your personal discount voucher with you and receive a discount on your return ticket.
WINTER AND SUMMER ACTIVITY
Take the gondola up all the way to Klein Matterhorn to enjoy spectacular views of the Matterhorn and gaze into Italy and France.
Klein Matterhorn is very unique as you can ski here all year round. Take the elevator up to the viewing platform to get an even better look of the mountains.
Also do not forget to walk through the Glacier Ice Palace and explore the inside of a glacier!
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Klein Matterhorn
58 SchluhmattstrasseWINTER AND SUMMER ACTIVITY
Take the gondola up all the way to Klein Matterhorn to enjoy spectacular views of the Matterhorn and gaze into Italy and France.
Klein Matterhorn is very unique as you can ski here all year round. Take the elevator up to the viewing platform to get an even better look of the mountains.
Also do not forget to walk through the Glacier Ice Palace and explore the inside of a glacier!
SUMMER ACTIVITY
Take the funicular up to Sunnegga followed by a gondela ride up to Blauherd where the beautiful 5 Lakes Walk starts. If you are lucky you will be able to catch the reflection of the Matterhorn on the Stellisee or go for a swim in the Grünsee if the weather allows you to. This hike takes around 2.5 hours without taking a break.
Restaurant Fluhalp is a short hike away from the Stellisee and a great place to go to for a coffee- or lunch break!
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Stellisee
SUMMER ACTIVITY
Take the funicular up to Sunnegga followed by a gondela ride up to Blauherd where the beautiful 5 Lakes Walk starts. If you are lucky you will be able to catch the reflection of the Matterhorn on the Stellisee or go for a swim in the Grünsee if the weather allows you to. This hike takes around 2.5 hours without taking a break.
Restaurant Fluhalp is a short hike away from the Stellisee and a great place to go to for a coffee- or lunch break!
SUMMER ACTIVITY
To reach the Riffelsee you can either hike down from the Gornergrat station or take a 2 minute trip by train down to the Rotenboden station and hike to the lake from here. If you are lucky you will be able to catch a reflection of the Matterhorn on the surface of the water!
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Riffelsee
SUMMER ACTIVITY
To reach the Riffelsee you can either hike down from the Gornergrat station or take a 2 minute trip by train down to the Rotenboden station and hike to the lake from here. If you are lucky you will be able to catch a reflection of the Matterhorn on the surface of the water!
Activities
SUMMER ACTIVITY
Forest Fun Park and Gorner Gorge!
One of the benefits of staying with Zermatt Holidays is that you will receive a personal discount voucher. The Forest Fun Park is the perfect place to discover the forest by zip lining right through them! Come and discover the Kids Trail or the Big Trail (including 5 trails) for yourself - and don't forget to bring your voucher with you!
Our quality card voucher also gives you an entry ticket to the Gorner Gorge for free. The Gorge only is a 5 minute walk away from the Fun Park and a must see!
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Forest Fun Park Zermatt
121 Zen SteckenstrasseSUMMER ACTIVITY
Forest Fun Park and Gorner Gorge!
One of the benefits of staying with Zermatt Holidays is that you will receive a personal discount voucher. The Forest Fun Park is the perfect place to discover the forest by zip lining right through them! Come and discover the Kids Trail or the Big Trail (including 5 trails) for yourself - and don't forget to bring your voucher with you!
Our quality card voucher also gives you an entry ticket to the Gorner Gorge for free. The Gorge only is a 5 minute walk away from the Fun Park and a must see!
WINTER AND SUMMER ACTIVITY
Are you ready to climb the Breithorn: the 'easiest' 4000m peak in the Alps? Book your guided tour with one of our local partners and bring your personal discount voucher with you!
Breithorn
WINTER AND SUMMER ACTIVITY
Are you ready to climb the Breithorn: the 'easiest' 4000m peak in the Alps? Book your guided tour with one of our local partners and bring your personal discount voucher with you!
WINTER AND SUMMER ACTIVITY
Are you ready to see the Swiss Alps from a different point of view? Book your paragliding flight with Fly Zermatt and see it for yourself!
Our advice is to contact Fly Zermatt or to visit their office on your first day, so our colleagues can give you advice about which day is most weather permitting.
Fly Zermatt Paragliding
2 Bahnhofpl.WINTER AND SUMMER ACTIVITY
Are you ready to see the Swiss Alps from a different point of view? Book your paragliding flight with Fly Zermatt and see it for yourself!
Our advice is to contact Fly Zermatt or to visit their office on your first day, so our colleagues can give you advice about which day is most weather permitting.
WINTER AND SUMMER ACTIVITY
If you aren't afraid of heights, we can highly recommend you to take a scenic helicopter flight around the Matterhorn!
We can recommend you to book your flight in advance (online) to guarantee availability during your stay.
Air Zermatt
12 Bahnhofpl.WINTER AND SUMMER ACTIVITY
If you aren't afraid of heights, we can highly recommend you to take a scenic helicopter flight around the Matterhorn!
We can recommend you to book your flight in advance (online) to guarantee availability during your stay.
SUMMER ACTIVITY
Plan your hike up to the Hörnli Hut and touch the base of the Matterhorn!
Make sure that you are wearing good hiking boots and prepare for some mind blowing views during your hike. This hike is classified as 'difficult', we recommend you to start your hike as early as possible, so you have plenty of time to reach the Hut.
You can start in the village and hike all the way to the Hut or take the cable car up to Schwarzsee and hike from here (2:15 hr).
After a nice cup of coffee or lunch you can walk up a little bit further (5 minutes maximum) and actually touch the base of the Matterhorn and see where the climbers take off.
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Hörnli Hut
SUMMER ACTIVITY
Plan your hike up to the Hörnli Hut and touch the base of the Matterhorn!
Make sure that you are wearing good hiking boots and prepare for some mind blowing views during your hike. This hike is classified as 'difficult', we recommend you to start your hike as early as possible, so you have plenty of time to reach the Hut.
You can start in the village and hike all the way to the Hut or take the cable car up to Schwarzsee and hike from here (2:15 hr).
After a nice cup of coffee or lunch you can walk up a little bit further (5 minutes maximum) and actually touch the base of the Matterhorn and see where the climbers take off.
Food scene
Authentic Italian cuisine in Zermatt. Wood-fired pizza, al dente cooked pasta & hearty meat dishes. Great for couples, families and groups.
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Grampi's
70 BahnhofstrasseAuthentic Italian cuisine in Zermatt. Wood-fired pizza, al dente cooked pasta & hearty meat dishes. Great for couples, families and groups.
Typical Swiss and Walliser specialties such as fondues, grilled meat and raclette.
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Pöstli Stübli - typisch wallis - typisch schweiz
41 BahnhofstrasseTypical Swiss and Walliser specialties such as fondues, grilled meat and raclette.
Brasserie Uno is a small casual fine-dining restaurant in Zermatt village with a focus on regional and seasonal when possible.
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Brasserie Uno
38 KirchstrasseBrasserie Uno is a small casual fine-dining restaurant in Zermatt village with a focus on regional and seasonal when possible.
Schäferstube
2 RiedstrasseFamous for their lamb and meat specialities, cozy atmosphere.
For one of the best cheese fondues we ever had you have to visit this new restaurant in the Grand Hotel Zermatterhof.
saycheese!
55 BahnhofstrasseFor one of the best cheese fondues we ever had you have to visit this new restaurant in the Grand Hotel Zermatterhof.
Fantastic restaurant at Riffelalp, delicious food, great views of the Matterhorn and lovely staff.
Alphitta
Fantastic restaurant at Riffelalp, delicious food, great views of the Matterhorn and lovely staff.
Great food, great views an great staff, a must when hiking or skiing in the Sunnegga-Rothorn region.
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Fluhalp
Great food, great views an great staff, a must when hiking or skiing in the Sunnegga-Rothorn region.