The beautiful city of Zermatt awaits you
The mountains and glaciers provide a pleasant backdrop to your vacation home in Zermatt. Travelers to this scenic city praise the skiing, hiking and biking. Whether you're planning a family holiday, romantic stay or friends trip, vacation rentals offer features like full kitchens and laundry facilities for a more convenient stay.
Activities and attractions in and around Zermatt
Are you looking for attractions to visit in the area? Travelers enjoy fun activities like skiing and hiking. Although it can be tempting to stay in your comfortable vacation rental, you'll want to experience everything that Zermatt has to offer. Here are some of the top attractions to put on your list, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:
- Breuil-Cervinia Ski Area (8.1 mi / 13 km)
- Zermatt-Matterhorn Ski Paradise (0.3 mi / 0.4 km)
- Zermatt–Sunnegga Funicular (0.3 mi / 0.5 km)
- Zermatt - Furi (0.4 mi / 0.6 km)
- Sunnegga Ski Resort (1.1 mi / 1.8 km)
- Furi - Riffelberg (1.4 mi / 2.3 km)
Exploring the mountains and other natural features in Zermatt
Travelers enjoy Zermatt for its glaciers and sunrises. Whether you're looking for fun outdoor activities or just want to appreciate the scenery, Zermatt is a great place to get outside. These are a few of the area's most eye-catching natural features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:
- Schwarzsee Lake (2.8 mi / 4.4 km)
- Gorner Ridge (3.1 mi / 4.9 km)
- Matterhorn (5.2 mi / 8.4 km)
- Breithorn (5.4 mi / 8.7 km)
- Matterhorn Glacier Paradise (5.7 mi / 9.1 km)
- Dufourspitze Mountain (8.1 mi / 13.1 km)
Seasonal weather averages in Zermatt
Zermatt is well known for its skiing. If you've planned your trip around snowy activities, consider visiting in November, August, April or December, when snowfall averages 9 inches and temperatures average 22°F.
How to get to and around Zermatt
The nearest airport is in Sion (SIR), located 24 mi (38.6 km) from the city center.
If you prefer to travel by train, Zermatt Gornergratbahn Station, Zermatt Station and Zermatt (QZB-Zermatt Train Station) are the main stations in the city.