What can non skiers do in Zermatt?

Zermatt has a wide verity of activities for non-skiers, there are the famous mountain restaurants, a selection of boutique shops, a range of Spa's, art galleries and a cinema. There is also the Matterhorn museum or you could take a historic tour of Zermatt with a knowledgeable guide.



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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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The Matterhorn is a mountain of the Alps, straddling the main watershed and border between Italy and Switzerland. It is a large, near-symmetric pyramidal peak in the extended Monte Rosa area of the Pennine Alps, whose summit is 4,478 metres high, making it one of the highest summits in the Alps and Europe.

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There are no automobiles in Zermatt. Walking – going by foot – is our common form of transportation.

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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 Matterhorn Glacier Paradise can be reached from Zermatt in a journey time of around 40 minutes, including changes. Here you can find the return ticket to the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise. At an airy 3'883 metres of altitude you will find Europe's highest mountain station.

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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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Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: Warm clothing, a windproof jacket, a walking stick and solid footwear are a must, whatever the time of year. And, of course, don't forget your sunglasses, sun cream and your cap/hat . Bring warm, sporty clothes.

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Zermatt is known throughout the world for its skiing, especially Triftji for its moguls. The high altitude results in consistent skiing continuously throughout the summer. Skiing in Zermatt is split up into four areas: Sunnegga, Gornergrat, Klein Matterhorn and Schwarzsee.

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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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How Many Days Do You Need in Zermatt? With two full days, you can visit all three peaks, do a little hiking (in the summer), and explore the town. Just keep your fingers crossed that you have good weather so you can see the Matterhorn. Three days gives you more leisurely time.

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The Matterhorn is obviously the most unique and noticeable mountain in Zermatt. However did you know Zermatt also has a croissant shaped mountain! This peak that in Swiss German is called the “Gipfeli Gipfel” is a hidden gem and definitely worth a visit if you like quirky sights like us….

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The best time to visit Zermatt is during summers, between June and September. The temperature ranges from 12 degrees Celsius to 25 degrees Celsius. September is generally excellent for hiking and biking, with daytime highs averaging 15 degrees Celsius.

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From Zermatt you have to reach Furi via cable car. From Furi there are two routes to reach Matterhorn Glacier Paradise. A. You ideally need to change 2 cable cars, one at Furi and then at Trockener Steg.

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