Zermatt

Switzerland

"Car-Free Alpine Village Beneath the Matterhorn"

Zermatt is one of the Alps' most iconic resorts, dominated by the pyramid-shaped Matterhorn. The car-free village is full of chalets, cozy restaurants, and luxury hotels. The Gornergrat cog railway climbs to a panoramic viewpoint of 29 peaks and glaciers, and the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise cable car reaches Europe's highest cable car station. Skiing runs nearly year-round on the glacier, while summer brings classic hikes like the Five Lakes Walk. Zermatt is also the starting point of the Glacier Express.

Matterhorn views, Gornergrat Railway, Matterhorn Glacier Paradise, Five Lakes Walk, Sunnegga, Glacier Express, Hinterdorf old village, Riffelsee reflections

December–April (ski) & June–September (hiking)

Arrive by train since the village is car-free; go up to Gornergrat early for clear views; book winter hotels far ahead

A luxury Alps highlight. Combine with Lucerne, Interlaken, and the Glacier Express for a classic Swiss rail trip.

📍 Zermatt village lit at dusk with the Matterhorn above