Zermatt Tours &
Things to Do
Discover the best Zermatt tours and things to do beneath the iconic Matterhorn in the car-free heart of the Swiss Alps: ride the Gornergrat railway to a glacier panorama, soar to the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise, hike flower-filled alpine trails, wander the chalet-lined village and board the legendary Glacier Express. Compare top-rated experiences and plan the perfect trip.
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Explore Zermatt by interest
Whatever brings you to Zermatt — world-class museums, the river, or a long lunch — start with the experiences travellers love most.
Gornergrat
Matterhorn views.
ExploreGlacier Paradise
Highest cable car.
ExploreAlpine hiking
Trails with views.
ExploreVillage walk
Car-free charm.
ExploreScenic train
Alpine rail.
ExploreGlacier Express
Legendary route.
ExploreSkiing & snow
Year-round slopes.
ExploreZermatt highlights
Peaks & glaciers.
ExploreTop attractions in Zermatt
The landmarks that define the city — and the tickets and tours that get you in, often skipping the line.
Gornergrat
Matterhorn views.
Glacier Paradise
Highest cable car.
Alpine Trails
Trails with views.
Zermatt Village
Car-free charm.
Scenic Train
Alpine rail.
Glacier Express
Legendary route.
Ski Slopes
Year-round snow.
Zermatt
Alpine village.
Railway awayGornergrat
Matterhorn views.
Cable car awayGlacier Paradise
Highest station.
Mountains awayAlpine Trails
Trails with views.
Village awayZermatt Village
Car-free charm.
Rail awayScenic Train
Alpine journeys.
Mountains awaySki Slopes
Year-round snow.
Know before you go
Short, straight answers to the questions every Zermatt visitor asks before booking.
Summer (Jun–Sep)
Warm and clear — ideal for hiking.
Winter (Dec–Apr)
Snowy — peak ski season.
Spring (May)
Quiet, with snow high and green low.
Autumn (Oct)
Crisp, golden and less crowded.
For clear views
Summer for the best Matterhorn weather.
Best overall
June to September for hiking and views.
One day
The Gornergrat and the village.
Two days
Add Glacier Paradise and a hike.
Three+ days
Add the Glacier Express or more hikes.
For views
The Gornergrat and Glacier Paradise.
For hiking
A day or two on the alpine trails.
For rail fans
A Glacier Express journey.
By train
Reach Zermatt by train from Täsch or Visp.
On foot
The village is small and walkable.
Mountain railways
Cogwheel trains and cable cars serve the peaks.
Electric taxis
Small electric taxis run in the village.
Where to stay
Stay in the village near the station.
Swiss franc
Switzerland uses the franc; cards accepted.
Gornergrat
Go early for the clearest Matterhorn views.
Glacier Paradise
Dress warmly — it is cold at altitude.
Hiking
Wear layers and good boots for the trails.
Glacier Express
Reserve seats well ahead for this route.
Costs
Zermatt is pricey — book passes in advance.
Combos
Passes can cover several railways and lifts.
Glacier Express
Seats sell out — reserve well ahead.
Gornergrat
This top ride fills up — book ahead.
Glacier Paradise
Cable-car slots fill up — reserve early.
Guided hikes
Guides book up in summer — reserve early.
Ski passes
Winter passes sell out — book ahead.
Peak season
Summer and winter are busiest — book far ahead.
Gornergrat
Around €100–150 for a Gornergrat railway trip.
Glacier Paradise
About €120–200 for the cable-car trip.
Guided hike
Roughly €78–150 for a guided alpine hike.
Glacier Express
Around €150–250 for a Glacier Express seat.
Ski day
About €80–170 for a day on the slopes.
How to save
Buy combined passes to save on separate rides.
Zermatt through the seasons
What's best, how busy it gets, and one booking tip for each time of year.
- Best for
- Quiet & green.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Some closed.
- Best for
- Hiking & views.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Peak.
- Best for
- Golden calm.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Crisp.
- Best for
- Skiing.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Peak.