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Zermatt is Switzerland's most famous mountain village, sitting at the foot of the Matterhorn, the triangular pyramid peak that is the country's icon. The village is car-free, using only electric vehicles and horse-drawn carriages, so the air stays clean and the atmosphere peaceful. It's a year-round skiers' paradise and the starting point of the Gornergrat railway, which serves up panoramas of dozens of peaks topping 4,000 metres.
Why stay in Zermatt
See the Matterhorn
The pyramid-shaped peak that is Switzerland's icon, visible all day from the village and the viewpoints around it.
Gornergrat railway
A cog railway climbs to a 3,089-metre ridge for panoramas of 29 peaks over 4,000 metres and the glaciers below.
Matterhorn Glacier Paradise
A cable car up to Europe's highest viewpoint at 3,883 metres, with an ice cave and snow fields all year round.
Skiing and hiking
Ski slopes that stay open even in summer on the glacier; in summer, hiking trails lead to lakes that mirror the peak.
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Local dishes to try in Zermatt
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Raclette du Valais
Melted Raclette cheese scraped over potatoes, originating from the Valais canton where Zermatt sits.
📍 Local dish - 2🍷
Valais wine
From Switzerland's largest wine-producing canton; try the white Fendant and red Dole from hillside vineyards.
📍 Drinks - 3🥩
Trockenfleisch
Valais-style air-dried beef sliced thin and eaten as a starter, with a rich flavour that pairs well with local wine.
📍 Local dish - 4🧀
Cheese fondue
Cheese melted in a hot pot for dipping bread, a classic warming dish after a day of skiing or hiking.
📍 Swiss dish
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Matterhorn
The 4,478-metre pyramid peak, the symbol of Switzerland and the logo on Toblerone chocolate.
📍 Above the village - 2🚂
Gornergrat
A 3,089-metre ridge reached by cog railway, with views of peaks over 4,000 metres and the Gorner Glacier.
📍 Viewpoint - 3🪞
Riffelsee
A small lake that mirrors the Matterhorn on calm days, the most classic photo spot in Zermatt.
📍 Gornergrat - 4🚠
Matterhorn Glacier Paradise
A cable car up to Europe's highest point at 3,883 metres, with an ice cave carved into the glacier and a 360-degree view.
📍 Viewpoint - 5🏘️
Hinterdorf
A quarter of old wooden grain barns raised on stone slabs to keep out mice, reflecting the traditional mountain way of life.
📍 In the village - 6⛪
Mountaineers' Cemetery
A cemetery commemorating climbers who died on the Matterhorn, telling the story of the legendary conquests of the peak.
📍 In the village
Things to do in Zermatt
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3 Zermatt hotels our team picked for you
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★ 9.4ValueARCA Solebad Wellness & Spa
#1 Best Seller · central Zermatt, saltwater spa included
★ 9.1Upper-mid
★ 9.1Upper-midWellness Hotel Alpenhof
#6 wellness hotel · most complete spa, large indoor pool
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Backstage Boutique SPA Hotel
#5 Boutique · one-of-a-kind design in town
Hotel Butterfly (BW Signature Collection)
#7 Value 3-star · free breakfast included
Schlosshotel Life & Style Zermatt
#3 Best location · 100m from the station
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🚆 Getting around Zermatt
Matterhorn Gotthard railway
Zermatt is car-free, so you park at Tasch and take a 12-minute shuttle train into the village.
Walking in the village
The village is small and walkable; the main street, Bahnhofstrasse, gathers the shops and restaurants.
Cable cars and mountain trains
Three main systems climb the mountains, Gornergrat, Klein Matterhorn and Rothorn, covering all the viewpoints.
Electric vehicles and carriages
Inside the village, small electric vehicles and horse-drawn carriages serve as taxis, cutting pollution and keeping the air clean.
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BernThe capital many people forget — a UNESCO-listed medieval old town wrapped by the emerald Aare River and lined with covered arcades.
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LucerneA classic lakeside town with the Chapel Bridge, the stone Lion Monument, and views of Mount Pilatus and Mount Rigi.
See this city's guide →Frequently asked — where to stay in Zermatt
Why is Zermatt car-free?+
To keep the air clean and the Matterhorn views clear, combustion-engine cars cannot enter the village. You park at Tasch and take the train in; inside the village, only electric vehicles and horse-drawn carriages are used.
When is the best time to visit Zermatt?+
Winter (Dec to Apr) is best for skiing, while summer (Jun to Sep) is best for hiking among the flower meadows and lakes that mirror the Matterhorn. You can ski here even in summer, on the glacier.
Where can I photograph the Matterhorn reflected in water?+
At Riffelsee, near Rotenboden station on the Gornergrat railway. Go in the early morning when the wind is calm for the clearest reflection of the peak on the water.
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