Doing more in Zermatt, Switzerland
Nestled under the formidable & imposing Matterhorn mountain – the shape was the inspiration for Toblerone (!) – Zermatt is one of those ‘must visit’ mountain resorts. It’s a car free resort - all you need is your feet and, perhaps, a bike
At a Glance
- Hiking/walking trails:
- 20
- Mountain bike trails:
- 20
- Top 5 things to do:
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- 1. Visit Klein Matterhorn, visit the ice palace & if winter mountain sports are your 'thing' go sliding in June, just for novelty value!
- 2. Take a battery powered taxi around resort - hold on for dear life!
- 3. Unleash the inner train spotter & take a trip on the Gornergrat Bahn.
- 4. Hike around the beautiful hamlets around Furi
- 5. Eat like the locals, a plate of delicious 'Rosti' after a hard hike!
- Getting there:
- Fly into Geneva or Zurich and use the Swiss train network to get to Zermatt. Trains are clean, punctual and fast, what more could you ask for?
- Resort Amenities:
- Zermatt is a 'living' mountain village, so there are plenty of doctors and pharmacies in the resort. There are cash machines along the main street and around the railway station. For food shopping, there is a supermarket opposite the railway station as well as the many 'convienince' shops within the village.
- Local currency:
- CHF
- Time Difference from UK:
- + 1 hr
- Internet access:
- Yes - WIFI
- Swimming pool:
- Indoor
Zermatt
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If mountain enjoyment & outdoor activities are your 'thing', welcome to Mecca! Hiking, Biking & climbing for all levels, from the beginner, to the advanced 'Bergsteiger', in fact Zermatt offers more attainable climbing over 4000m than any other European resort!
Mythical mountains surround Zermatt and day trips are available to them all, take the Rack & pinion railway to the top of the Gornergrat and on a clear day see over 29 peaks over 4000m, get up close & personal to the summer skiing on the Matterhorn Glacier, visit the idyllic alpine lake at the Schwarzsee area and at the Rothron mountain, get your cameras ready for those postcard shots of the Matterhorn. On Furi & Blauherd the more gentle rambler & walker will be found - along with the most beautiful Swiss Alpine flowers & cows - we could go on and on....
Depending on your level of activity & what you want to do during your stay, various 'value' passes are available. If you really do want to tick peaks of your list, think about the Peak Pass, consecutive travel from 3 -21 days allows you pretty much unlimited travel on the local mountain railway networks. An alternative is the Panoramic Pass for those of you on a tighter scheduled. Also, don't forget that on pretty much most of the public transport in Switzerland, children under 16, accompanied by their parents & a family pass travel for free, making Switzerland exceptional value for money!
For those of you wishing to explore the area, Zermatt's nearest neighbour is the 'Pearl of the Alps' Saas Fee, easily accessible using the ever reliable Swiss Transport System, and for those of you wishing to see the mountains from all angles, helicopter flights around all these amazing peaks are also available locally, the excursion which would truly make your stay unique!
Zermatt by Train
Zermatt is a great resort to access without having to fly - no need to worry about baggage charges or long check in times - head to Ashford or St Pancras and get the train via Paris to Geneva and then on....ideal - if you would like a rail inclusive quote - email us your details and requirements.
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Accommodation in Zermatt
Haus Alpine
This residence is located just 2 minutes from the main railway station and id ideal for a group of friends or a family. Read MoreFrom £208.00
Location of Zermatt
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Pre Departure
When you book your holiday with Zenith Holidays, you can be confident that we will be there to help make the whole experience as smooth as easy as possible.
During the week before you leave, we will call you to make sure you have all you need or to provide any help or assistance in some last minute touches - but, before then, do make sure your passport is valid (not required for Jersey) and peruse our upgrade possibilities - you can book up to 2 weeks before you travel but do be aware that some things will sell out - airport parking and the Meet & Greet service often do on peak holiday dates and the "Fetch-my-luggage" service is bound to be popular on busy weeks so do book that early.
If you need an airport hotel or even some "tried & tested" car games for the kids for the drive down, let us know or book them online - once you have booked your holiday, all these extras can be added in your own secure booking area.
Have a great holiday!
Fetch my luggageSave money and time by having your skis , boards, surfs or golf clubs taken to resort for you
Meet and GreetWith Meteor meet and greet car parking there is no driving around looking for a car park when you arrive at the airport.
Matthews FriendsMatthew's Friends is a local charity that we have chosen to support this year - read on for more information about this charity....
Airport car parkingPre-book secured airport parking at any of 16 UK airports including Gatwick, Heathrow, Manchester, and Birmingham.
Airport LoungeIf you're flying from Stansted, Gatwick or Birmingham why not start your holiday off in style and book into the airport lounge?
NippergripIf you're taking a small child skiing for the first time you might want to purchase a Nippergrip before you go.
Online Personal TrainerWant to get fit for the Winter season? If you can’t make it to a gym regularly why not sign up for an online programme and have a personal trainer at a fraction of the usual cost.
The Zermatt Peak PassThe 'vaue' way to see all that Zermatt was to offer - The unlimited access summer mountain pass
Zermatt Panoramic PassAn adventure pass for one or two days: the spectacular viewpoints of the Matterhorn glacier paradise, Schwarzsee paradise and Rothorn paradise are available on one ticket.
Photos of Zermatt
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Glacier Express Dinner
The Stuning Glacier Express trip which travels between Zermatt and Davos
Zermatt marathon runners at Riffelalp
Zermatt main street at dusk
One of the many summer festivals on Zermatts streets
Short Breaks in Zermatt
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