About Zermatt
Zermatt is a car free luxurious alpine village surrounded by the highest peaks of Switzerland.
WHAT TO DO
Find attractions around Zermatt. Hiking trails, the Gornergrat train and more.
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HOTELS
These are the hotels we suggest for your stay.
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RENTALS
Rent an apartment or chalet in or around Zermatt.
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HOW TO TRAVEL
Zermatt is car free. Find out how to get there and how to get around.
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FORUM
Any questions left about Zermatt? Feel free to post to the forum!
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What is so unique about Zermatt
Zermatt is the ideal place for anyone who is looking for perfection: a car free village in a perfect landscape with the best shops, hotels, restaurants and chalets. And it is easy to reach by the world famous Glacier Express!
Location and scenery
Zermatt is situated at the end of the Matter valley, at one of the most scenic spots in the Swiss Alps. The highest peaks of the Alps can be found here. The most prominent one is the famous Matterhorn.
The town is located at a high altitude and it is surrounded by mountains, conifer forests and ski slopes. It has its own micro climate, which can work out in your favour, or not.
Pros and cons of Zermatt
The alpine scenery ranks in the absolute top of what the Swiss Alps have to offer. The car free village offers a relaxed way to enjoy nature in peace and quiet. Zermatt itself is a tourist hotspot, especially in Summer and Winter months. To some, it's too touristy.
The mountains either block clouds from coming in or keep them in one place. It can rain for days or not at all for weeks. You'd best be prepared for anything. Zermatt is perfect for outdoor activities, but if weather is bad the isolated location makes it time consuming to go somewhere else.
You can enjoy winter sports all year long in Zermatt. In Winter, the whole area around town is available for skiing, snowboarding and winter hiking. In Summer, the glacier at Klein Matterhorn is the place to be for skiing and snowboarding.
Zermatt is beloved by many tourists, and thus this isn't a low budget destination. Check out the suggested hotels for information about (affordable) accommodation.
Bad weather activities
Zermatt is all about outdoor activities, so we recommend to stick to those if at all possible. In case of severe weather, here's what else you can consider: