Zermatt in Winter

Four dynamic and unique ski areas surrounding the village offer a challenge for all levels of skiers and snowboarders, with the added opportunity to cross the border and spend the day in Italy. Fine dining on the slopes is guaranteed with world-famous Michelin-star restaurants open throughout the season and you can enjoy après ski both on the slopes and back in the village.

 

Aboard the Gornergrat Bahn, the first electric rack railway in Switzerland, you can travel to the top of the Gornergrat for an incomparable view of over twenty 4000m peaks, whilst on top of the Klein Matterhorn is the Glacier Paradise, a beautiful grotto of ice sculptures situated inside the glacier itself.

 

For those looking for something a little different, winter hiking and snow-shoeing will give you the chance to take in breathtaking panoramic views at your own pace, and the beautiful Gorner Gorge offers a totally new experience in ice climbing, allowing you to enjoy the picturesque location whilst pushing your fitness levels to the limit!

Thrill seekers can achieve new heights paragliding, with an optional ski start, giving you spectacular and unparalleled views of the village and surrounding area, and for the very adventurous it’s hard to beat the rush of heli-skiing. For those who wish to take a break, or are not skiing, nothing will ever come close to a sightseeing helicopter ride ending at the peak of the Matterhorn. If you’re looking for something for all the family, sledging provides good old fashioned fun, while ice skating, ice hockey and curling are all on offer in the centre of the village.