Matterhorn, skiing & glacier trains
Zermatt
Zermatt · Car-free village under the Matterhorn
A car-free Alpine village at the foot of the pyramid-shaped Matterhorn, Switzerland’s most iconic peak. Zermatt offers year-round skiing, high-altitude hiking and the terminus of the famous Glacier Express.
Top sightsSights
Matterhorn
The unmistakable 4,478m pyramid peak, best at sunrise.
Gornergrat Railway
A cog railway to a ridge facing the Matterhorn and glaciers.
Matterhorn Glacier Paradise
Europe’s highest cable-car station, with a glacier palace.
Five Lakes Walk
A hike past alpine lakes that mirror the Matterhorn.
Glacier Express
A scenic panoramic train linking Zermatt and St. Moritz.
What to eatFood
Cheese fondue
A Valais staple after a day on the slopes.
Walliser Teller
A platter of air-dried meat, cheese and rye bread.
Cholera
A savory Valais pie of potato, apple, cheese and leek.
Good to know
- Zermatt is car-free — park in Täsch and take the shuttle train.
- The Peak2Peak and ski passes cover a huge linked area into Italy.
- Sunrise trips to Gornergrat beat the crowds and the clouds.
Getting there
Reach Zermatt by train via Visp; no cars are allowed, so transfer at Täsch.
Next city
Lugano