Things to Do in Zermatt
Plan your days in Zermatt, your way
Zermatt suits an open itinerary: one icon, one wander, one great meal, repeat.
Take the Gornergrat railway on day one — the famous view, done, no regrets.
Then drift the car-free lanes of the Hinterdorf, where old barns lean over cobbles and nothing asks anything of you.
Lunch is wherever smells good; the rösti huts rarely miss.
Walk to Zmutt in the afternoon for a quiet hamlet and a slice of nut cake on a sunny terrace.
Day two, ride up to Sunnegga and stroll to Leisee, an easy lake with the Matterhorn keeping you company.
Browse the village shops for cheese and rye bread to carry home.
Finish with fondue and a glass of local wine somewhere with a fire.
If the weather turns, the museum underground is genuinely good.
Leave having seen the postcard and the place behind it.
Top attractions and places to eat in Zermatt
Matterhorn Museum - Zermatlantis
An underground museum in Zermatt recounting the history of the village and the first ascent of the Matterhorn. Travelers go to learn about mountaineering heritage and local alpine culture.
attraction · 4.5 rating
Matterhorn Ski Paradise
One of the largest and highest ski areas in the Alps, spanning Zermatt and connecting to Cervinia in Italy, with year-round glacier skiing. Travelers come for extensive slopes and snow-sure conditions beneath the Matterhorn.
attraction · 4.8 rating
Gorner Gorge
A dramatic natural gorge near Zermatt with wooden walkways along the rushing Gornervispa river carved through polished rock. Travelers come to walk through the narrow chasm and see the geology.
attraction · 4.5 rating
Mountaineer's Cemetery
A cemetery in Zermatt where climbers who died on the Matterhorn and surrounding peaks are buried. Travelers visit for the somber history of alpine mountaineering.
landmark · 4.7 rating
Riffelsee
Mountain lake at 2,757m known for its mirror-like reflection of the Matterhorn.
4.7 rating
Hinterdorfstrasse
Historic side street off Zermatt's main street lined with old traditional buildings.
neighborhood · 4.6 rating
5 Lakes Walk
A scenic alpine hiking trail near Zermatt that passes five mountain lakes, several offering reflections of the Matterhorn. A popular route for hikers seeking classic Swiss high-mountain scenery.
attraction · 4.4 rating
Breithorn
A 4,164m glaciated peak considered one of the easier 4000m summits to climb.
mountain · 4.8 rating
Matterhorn Glacier Paradise
Europe's highest cable car station, reaching 3,883m near the Matterhorn, offering panoramic alpine views, a glacier palace ice cave, and access to year-round snow. Travelers come for the high-altitude vistas and glacier scenery.
restaurant · 3.5 rating
ZOOOM the Matterhorn @Gornergrat
An immersive multimedia experience at the Gornergrat station that showcases the Matterhorn and its history through interactive exhibits. It appeals to visitors wanting to learn about the iconic peak in an engaging format.
attraction · 4.3 rating
Stellisee
Well-known alpine lake at 2,537m famous for its reflective views of the Matterhorn.
4.7 rating
Zmutt
A picturesque, well-preserved traditional hamlet of old wooden chalets and barns above Zermatt, reached on foot along a scenic valley trail. Travelers visit for its authentic alpine atmosphere and mountain views.
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Unterrothorn
A high summit above Zermatt reached by cable car, offering sweeping panoramic views of the Matterhorn and surrounding Alps.
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Furi
A mountain station and hamlet below Zermatt serving as a hub for hiking and skiing trails, with traditional restaurants and access to the glacier gorge. Travelers pass through it as a gateway to higher alpine excursions.
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Findeln
A tiny alpine hamlet above Zermatt famous for its cluster of rustic mountain restaurants with sweeping views of the Matterhorn. Travelers hike or ski down to it for panoramic dining amid weathered wooden chalets.
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