The special feature of Zermatt is that it lies on the foot of the highest mountains of the Alpine mountain region. Like Matterhorn, Weisshorn and Monte Rosa are more highlighted. Nobody can indeed discover the whole beauty of Zermatt by visiting within one day. Here are the best 7 places to visit in Zermatt Switzerland, to add to your plan.
Since the mid-19th century, Zermatt became the most famous place in Switzerland. And in 1865, the famous British climber Edward Whymper reached the Matterhorn summit, and since then, every climber tries this as a habit.
Theodore Roosevelt and Winston Churchill are some other climbers who made it to the top in ancient times. So, you can also try the following places on your Zermatt journey.
Places to Visit in Zermatt
Places to visit in Zermatt: Matterhorn Glacier Paradise
The Matterhorn Glacier Paradise in Zermatt can be considered as the highest cable car station in the whole of Europe with a height of 3888m. Therefore these cable car views are amazing and remarkable.
Compared with the other cable car journeys, the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise is the icing of the cake. It will be like a dream comes true when you drive in a 3S cable car through 14 glaciers, 38 mountain peaks over 4000m (only in good climate).
And do not forget to visit the Glacier Palace, which is filled with glittering ice sculptures.
Skiing and Winter Sports
It is glad to say that Zermatt offers you year-round skiing experiences. It includes one of the greatest skiing experiences in the Alps, taking the lifts to the top and skiing over the Theodul Pass and down into the Italian ski resort of Cervina.
As mentioned earlier, it has the world’s highest 3S cableway opened in 2019, carrying 2000 skiers in an hour to the Matterhorn GlacieOncence you made it; there are some options for you, like Heli-Skiing, High altitude ski-tours, Nordic Trails and Night Ski, and also some other options.
They are natural ice skating rings, snowshoe trails, and curling rings which you can play with your family. Although there is no more crowd, you can access three separate ski areas with one pass.
Places to visit in Zermatt: Matterhorn Museum
This museum in Zermatt is a big chance for you to discover the ancient village life of Valais. And also, the mountaineering life of past hikers with their used equipment is displayed. Some old video clips are also exhibited to show how people tried to climb the summit and failed. Even the pieces of evidence are also there in the museum.
Places to visit in Zermatt: The Gornergrat Railway
The Gornergrat Bahn is Europe’s highest mountain railroad running through Switzerland. The train takes 45 minutes to climb 10kms to the summit of Gornergrat. And this train journey will provide you amazing views of the Matterhorn while climbing the Gornergrat.
The railroad climbs the east side of Nikolai valley and up the slopes of the Riffelberg in a wide curve, with ever more impressive views of the Matterhorn.
The next place gives spectacular views for photographers. It is the Rifflesee alpine lake. After a few minutes of the walk below the Rotenboden station, at 2819m, you will find this lake. And the photographers must catch the scene of mirrored view of Matterhorn on the lake in the mornings.
Then, you can continue the journey above the Gorner Glacier to the summit station at 3089m. From there, you will have to climb only 5 minutes to the Gornergrat observatory above the Gorner Glacier.
From that point, you can see the whole glacier views of Zermatt, Switzerland. That means it gives the most magnificent panoramas Alps. Matterhorn and Breithorn are in the middle while Zwillinge, Lyskamm, and Monte Rosa are on the left side, and the peaks of the Mischabel group are on the north side.
Sunnega
This is another amazing chance to view Matterhorn. Take the Sunnega Express “tunnel funicular” up to Sunnega (2288m) to get the best views of Matterhorn with your family.
Actually, this is a top spot for families. And you can take the Leisure shuttle free of charge to go down to the lake for beginner ski slopes at Wolli’s Park in winter. This shuttle will also help you to take your children to the children’s playground around the lake in the summertime.
Hinterdorf
Hinterdorf takes you a historical tour around the higher up in the village of Zermatt. Hinterdorf is filled with old narrow lanes, weathered old wooden chalets, barns, stables, and storehouses.
The buildings in Hinterdorf date from between the 16th to 18th centuries, built of the particularly dense local larch wood and roofs of stone slabs to withstand snow’s weight. And this can be the best and the only place to see the well preserved old village buildings of Valais.
Places to visit in Zermatt: Ricola Herb Garden
As the best-known herb garden in Zermatt, it is very famous for its herby hard-boiled sweets. When you travel in the Matterhorn Express cable car, you will meet Blatton between Furi and Zermatt. There you can get Ricola’s short herb garden hike. This will be a nice experience to get to know about herbal varieties grown in cool climates.
Address: Blatten, 3920 Zermatt, Switzerland.
Places to visit in Zermatt: Mountaineers Cemetery
While you are walking around the village of Zermatt and discovering the lives of people who live in Zermatt, you will find several cemeteries. But, the Mountaineers Cemetery is more important, and it will make you cry for sure.
It is situated in the Garden of Zermatt’s St. Mauritius Church. This cemetery tells you numerous hikers’ death stories in Matterhorn, Monte Rosa, and Breithhorn.
Also, you can visit Zermatt’s main church St. Mauritius which was built in 1913. Anyone can enter the church and pray or see the beauty of the 18th-century altar.
Address: Kirchstrasse 3920, 3920 Zermatt, Switzerland.
Places to visit in Zermatt
