Is Zermatt a car free village?

The town of Zermatt in the heart of the Swiss Alps should be your next eco-friendly holiday destination. Here's why: Zermatt is a car-free destination. Private vehicles are allowed only as far as Täsch. From here, visitors have to either take the train or hire small electric cars.



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By car you can drive to the village of Täsch, which is about five km from Zermatt. There are various parking facilities to leave your car there during your holiday. You can also park your car at our partner hotel, the Matterhorn Inn in Täsch.

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Transportation in car-free Zermatt There are no automobiles in Zermatt. Walking – going by foot – is our common form of transportation. There are alternatives: bicycle, eTaxi, or eBus. Go about Zermatt relaxed and unstressed.

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As Zermatt is a mostly pedestrianised town, you can walk pretty much anywhere from your accomodation. There are several gondola and mountain railway stations, so make sure that you know which one you need for the hiking route you choose.

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Zermatt prides itself on being a car-free village, promoting sustainability and preserving its natural beauty. Visitors can explore the village by walking or using the sustainable eTaxi or eBus. Zermatt is accessible only by train or authorized transfer companies.

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People who choose to visit Zermatt should be prepared for a car-free visit, and realize ahead of time that getting from place to place inside of the town must be done on foot, via electro bus or taxi, or by using a horse-drawn carriage. Zermatt is a small town and almost everything in town can be accessed by walking.

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The Bahnhofstrasse is Zermatt's main street, and a delight to walk along at any time with its bars, restaurants, boutiques, souvenir shops, bakeries and shops selling cakes and chocolates.

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A commonly asked question is 'Do I need to carry cash in Switzerland? ' The simple answer is no however I believe it's always a good idea to have a small amount of cash with you for purchases such as a coffee or ice cream or for luggage storage lockers at train stations.

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Why is Zermatt so famous? Firstly, Zermatt is home to the Matterhorn. At 14,692ft-high, it's one of the most famous mountains in Switzerland, distinguishable for its pyramid-shaped peak. It's a mecca for mountaineers and climbers.

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The Grand Hotel Zermatterhof lies at the very heart of Zermatt and is host to royalty, Hollywood celebrities and mountaineers.

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