Zermatt

Zermatt is located at an altitude of 1620 m (5310 ft) above sea-level in the south-west of Switzerland. This car-free, idyllic village in the Matter Valley in the canton of the Valais, nestles amongst fabulous scenery of mountains and glaciers offers visitors a fantastic panorama of 38 peaks (four thousand meters high). 4 good reasons to visit Zermatt

	From Zermatt offers a great view of the Matterhorn, which is one of the most famous symbols for Switzerland.
	Zermatt is a great place to explore on foot as it is car free, one can comfortably move around by foot.
	From the Gornergrad, stunning views of the Matterhorn and the surrounding mountain summits can be enjoyed.
	The Klein Matterhorn is the highest cable car station in Europe.

How to Get There

Good rail connections run to Brig/Visp from all major gateways, including Geneva and Zürich airports. From either direction, a change of trains is required at either Brig or Visp. At Brig (or Visp) you will changes to the romantic little MGB (Matterhorn-Gotthard-Bahn) cog-wheel train for an 80 minute journey up the valley.

Sightseeing

The Matterhorn, of course, is always worth a visit. The Alpine panorama with magnificent glacier fields and the village with its beautiful wooden chalets and luxury hotels, looks like the typical postcard from Switzerland. Take a walk trough the fragrant Swiss pine and larch forests. If you are lucky you may even see a marmot. Enjoy an exquisite meal and do a bit of shopping.

Insider Tip

There are a lot of small, cozy mountain restaurants in Zermatt where great food for good value of money is served. At one of the restaurants like the Chez Vroni, one can relax on the wooden canvas chairs and enjoy breathtaking views of the Matterhorn.