At its feet lies Zermatt, the charming, traditional and exclusive winter resort, famous worldwide. With the villages of Täsch and Randa, it offers a host of snowy experiences and adventures, a modern lift system, comfortable hotels, cosy apartments and welcoming hosts.

Winter sports

Italy or Switzerland? That is the question! 65 mountain trains, cableways and lifts link the 313 km of pistes of Cervinia/Valtournenche and Zermatt. 2 children’s ski clubs introduce the very young to the world of skiing, while challenging freerider slopes, heli-skiing and the Gravity Park bring joy to the wildest of winter sports fans.

Matterhorn ski safari

How would it feel to ski 12,500 vertical metres in a day, without repeating a single lift or run? If you’re in good condition, you can find out – on this unique and unforgettable circuit.

Täsch-Randa cross-country ski centre

12 km of well-prepared trails – both classic and skating – extend along the valley floor between Täsch and Randa.

Matterhorn Museum

This fascinating museum, the only one of its kind, brings to life the exciting story of the Matterhorn: from its origins in Africa to the terrifying drama of the first ascent and up to the present day.

Children

Unique in Switzerland: children up to the age of 9 ski for free; on Saturdays, even those up to age 16 ski for free. The ski schools provide childcare for the whole day with the children’s park and the kindergarten (indoor) from 9 am through to 3.30 pm, making skiing and playing in the snow doubly fun. Zermatt is the perfect place for unforgettable family holidays!

Horu Trophy Zermatt, Curling Tournament
(15 Jan 2009 - 18 Jan 2009)
Triftji Bump Bash, mogul competition
(05 Apr 2009 - 12 Apr 2009)
All Top Events in Zermatt Matterhorn

Public Transport: Zermatt is easily accessible from the west, north and south: the Lake Geneva, Lötschberg and Simplon lines provide direct connections to the modern narrow-gauge Zermatt Railway, which reaches Zermatt from Brig or Visp after a 90-minute journey through the rugged Vispa Valley.

By car: There is a good road as far as Täsch (5 km from Zermatt), where there are open and covered car parks available. Shuttle trains and minibus taxis operate from Täsch.