Zermatt, Switzerland

Zermatt

A car-free mountain village below the Matterhorn.

  • All year
  • 2 nights
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Things to do

2 days in Zermatt

Day 1

  1. MorningTake the Gornergrat railway early for the clearest view of the Matterhorn.
  2. AfternoonWalk the Five Lakes trail, with the Matterhorn reflected in the water.
  3. EveningHave dinner in the car-free village.

Day 2

Ride up to the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise, Europe's highest cable car station.

What to eat

Raclette and cheese fondue.

Local tips

Make the most of Zermatt

Beat the crowds

The village is busy in peak ski season and summer. The Matterhorn is clearest early in the morning.

Best photo spot

The Matterhorn at sunrise from the bridge over the river in the village, and its reflection in the Riffelsee lake.

Getting there

Zermatt is car-free: park in Täsch and take the shuttle train, or come by train all the way.

Don't miss nearby

The Gornergrat railway, which climbs to a viewpoint with glaciers all around.

Good to know

The Matterhorn is often in the clouds; check the webcams before paying for a mountain trip.

Secret spots

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Plan your visit

Getting to Zermatt

Getting there

  • Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)85 km away
  • Turin Airport (TRN)90 km away
  • Bern105 km away
  • Turin105 km away

Reachable by car or public transport; a car gives you more freedom to explore the area. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypePopular town
Good forNature
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay2 nights
CountrySwitzerland

Questions

Zermatt: good to know

Is Zermatt worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like nature. A car-free mountain village below the Matterhorn.

How many days do you need in Zermatt?

Plan 2 nights. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Zermatt?

You can visit all year. The village is busy in peak ski season and summer. The Matterhorn is clearest early in the morning.

How do you get to Zermatt?

The nearest airport is Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), about 85 km away. Zermatt is car-free: park in Täsch and take the shuttle train, or come by train all the way.

What is there to see near Zermatt?

Nearby hidden places include Orta San Giulio (56 km), Lake Maggiore (Stresa) (62 km) and Lauterbrunnen (65 km).

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