Zermatt
About 3 hr 30 min by train from Zurich
A car-free village beneath the Matterhorn, with year-round glacier skiing and alpine trails.
Why locals go
The Matterhorn weekend, about three and a half hours by train.
Visiting Zurich?
At 3 hr 30 min by train, it's easy to add a night or two here and still be back in Zurich for your flight home.
What to book
- Gornergrat railway
- Matterhorn Glacier Paradise cable car
- Ski or hike from the village
Where to stay
One or two nights is enough for most people. Compare places to stay:
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For two
- Chalet with a Matterhorn view
- Sunrise glow on the Matterhorn
With friends
- Ski together
- Five Lakes Walk at Sunnegga
When to go
Ski November to April, hiking July to September.