447 Hotels in Zermatt, Valais (Wallis)

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At a glance

Climate

Alpine

Languages

German and English and French and Italian

Local currency

CHF (CHF)

Local time

04:00 (GMT+2)

Ideal trip length

3–7 days

Cost level

5 of 5 · our research

Suggested area to stay

Zermatt Village Center

Tap water

Generally described as safe to drink

Tipping

Not mandatory, appreciated

What this place is for

History

95 · Outstanding

Culture

90 · Outstanding

Food

90 · Outstanding

Family 90 · Outstanding

Our own 0–100 ratings for this one destination. They describe a city; they are not a league table of cities.

Food to try

Fondue Raclette Rösti Swiss Chocolate

When to visit Zermatt

How good each month is here, on this destination's own scale. It compares months within this city, never one city against another.

Best months: February, July Busiest: Dec-Apr, Jul-Aug

Jan

90

Cold, snowy, skiing
Feb

95

Cold, snowy, prime skiing
Mar

90

Cold, snowy, good skiing
Apr

70

Cool, snow melting
May

60

Mild, greening, hiking
Jun

80

Warm, sunny, hiking
Jul

95

Warm, sunny, peak hiking
Aug

90

Warm, sunny, peak hiking
Sept

85

Cool, crisp, autumn
Oct

65

Cold, first snows
Nov

70

Cold, snowy, quiet
Dec

85

Cold, snowy, festive

90

Jan Cold, snowy, skiing

95

Feb Cold, snowy, prime skiing

90

Mar Cold, snowy, good skiing

70

Apr Cool, snow melting

60

May Mild, greening, hiking

80

Jun Warm, sunny, hiking

95

Jul Warm, sunny, peak hiking

90

Aug Warm, sunny, peak hiking

85

Sept Cool, crisp, autumn

65

Oct Cold, first snows

70

Nov Cold, snowy, quiet

85

Dec Cold, snowy, festive

Things to do in Zermatt

8 places worth your time, grouped by when they are at their best.

Best in the morning

4 places

Matterhorn Glacier Paradise

Above Zermatt 3.5 hrs

Ascend Europe's highest cable car for stunning glacier views and a ice palace.

Outdoors Good for children

Gornergrat Railway Journey

Above Zermatt 2.5 hrs

Ride the iconic cogwheel train for unparalleled panoramic Matterhorn and glacier vistas.

Outdoors Good for children

World-Class Skiing/Snowboarding

Zermatt Ski Area 6 hrs

Experience vast slopes and pristine powder across Zermatt's interconnected ski areas.

Outdoors Good for children

Hike to Hörnlihütte

Schwarzsee area 5 hrs

Trek towards the Matterhorn base camp for an up-close perspective of the iconic peak.

Outdoors

Best in the afternoon

2 places

Paragliding Tandem Flight

Various launch sites 1 hr

Soar above Zermatt with a tandem paragliding flight for an unforgettable aerial perspective.

Outdoors

Sunnegga Paradise & Leisee

Sunnegga 3 hrs

Take the funicular to Sunnegga for family-friendly activities, playgrounds, and the beautiful Leisee lake.

Outdoors Good for children

Best in the evening

1 place

Traditional Swiss Dinner

Zermatt Village Center 2 hrs

Savor authentic Swiss fondue or raclette in a cozy Zermatt restaurant.

Indoors Good for children

Any time of day

1 place

Matterhorn Museum Zermatlantis

Zermatt Village Center 1.5 hrs

Delve into Zermatt's history, mountaineering triumphs, and the Matterhorn's mystique.

Indoors Good for children

Zermatt itineraries

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First-timer highlights

3 Days in Zermatt — First-Timer Highlights

Discover the iconic Matterhorn and high-alpine wonders on this unforgettable journey.

This 3-day itinerary is perfect for first-time visitors eager to experience the majestic beauty of Zermatt and its legendary Matterhorn. From charming village strolls to breathtaking glacier adventures and panoramic train rides, it covers the essential highlights. Ideal for those seeking a blend of natural wonder, Swiss culture, and alpine exploration.

3 Days 13 Stops

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