Zermatt · The Matterhorn · Valais · Switzerland
The Matterhorn Village
A completely car-free village at the foot of the Matterhorn, Zermatt is Switzerland's most famous mountain resort. The Gornergrat cog railway, Europe's highest cable car station, year-round skiing, and 400 km of hiking trails make it the ultimate alpine destination. Most visitors arrive via Zurich or Geneva, with one easy train change at Visp.
Zermatt · The Matterhorn · Valais · Switzerland
Six essentials, carefully organized — everything you need to plan your visit to Zermatt.
Bahnhofstrasse restaurants, fondue and raclette, and famous mountain restaurants on the slopes.
One car-free street of watch boutiques, ski gear, chocolate, and souvenirs — no malls, and that's the charm.
Trusted tour operators for city tours, mountain trips, and unforgettable day trips.
Cog railways, glacier ice palace, rope parks, and alpine lakes.
Zermatt is car-free — park in Täsch, take the shuttle train, and use electric taxis inside the village.
The story of Zermatt — the car-free village at the foot of the Matterhorn.
Read the storyZermatt is car-free — every journey ends at Täsch or on a train into the village. All routes go through Visp.
Train via Visp, about 3.5 hours — one easy change onto the mountain railway.
DetailsTrain along Lake Geneva and up the Rhône valley via Visp, about 4 hours.
DetailsHourly connections from all Swiss cities — the last hour climbs 1,000 m into the Alps.
DetailsDrive to Matterhorn Terminal Täsch, park, and take the 12-minute shuttle train.
DetailsArrive the scenic way — the famous panoramic train from St. Moritz ends here.
DetailsYes. Petrol and diesel cars are banned in Zermatt. Visitors park at the Matterhorn Terminal in Täsch and take the 12-minute shuttle train. Inside the village, small electric taxis and hotel shuttles handle transport.
By train in both cases: about 3.5 hours from Zurich Airport and about 4 hours from Geneva Airport, each with one easy change at Visp onto the Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn.
Yes. The Matterhorn Glacier Paradise area offers skiing 365 days a year — it is Europe's largest summer ski area.
December to April for skiing, June to September for hiking. The Matterhorn is visible year-round on clear days.
14 videos: the city from above, the old town, the mountain excursion, the food and the shopping. Tap any picture to play it on the big screen; videos in other languages are marked.
The car-free village under the Matterhorn, filmed on foot.
How the village works, where to stay and what to see.
A short walk along the main street.
The cogwheel train to 3,089 metres and the best view of the Matterhorn.
The viewpoints, the hotel and the walk down to Riffelsee.
Zermatt to Matterhorn Glacier Paradise at 3,883 metres.
The glacier palace, the viewing deck and the crossing to Italy.
A guide to the resort in the snow season.
From the Glacier Paradise down to the village, nearly fourteen kilometres.
The Five Lakes, Gornergrat and Matterhorn trails for walkers.
Five mountain lakes, two of them reflecting the Matterhorn.
How the village works, in German.
Viewpoints, the Five Lakes and the Gornergrat, in Chinese.
Gornergrat, Riffelsee and the morning light, in Japanese.
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