The famous snow-capped Matterhorn mountain. Moss-covered gorges with turquoise blue water below. Shimmering alpine lakes. Zermatt, located in the south of Switzerland by the Italian border, is a city as iconic as Switzerland itself thanks to the snowy peaks of the Matterhorn. Even if you’ve never heard of Switzerland you’ve probably seen the silhouette of the Matterhorn on a Toblerone which makes it, yes, candy famous. And though the Matterhorn is the main draw in this touristy town, there are so many things to do in Zermatt, Switzerland!
I recently went to Switzerland on a whirlwind tour, where I visited Zurich, Lucerne, Lauterbrunnen, and Zermatt to create the perfect 5-day Switzerland Itinerary. Each stop was absolutely enchanting in its own way, from modern & medieval Zurich, to the glimmering lake of Lucerne, to lovely Lauterbrunnen in the Alps, to Zermatt – the “face” of Switzerland.
In Zermatt, you can travel up the side of the mountain by train to see the Matterhorn up close and personal and dine on traditional Swiss cuisine, which means lots of cheese and chocolate. So let’s check out the best things to do in Zermatt, Switzerland!
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Things to Know about Visiting Zermatt, Switzerland
I had so many questions before heading to Switzerland. Like, how do I figure out their train system? (Easily, luckily!) How much German do I really need to know? (Not too much it turns out.) Can I survive on cheese and chocolate alone? (Apparently yes, though I did start to crave a vegetable now and again.)
How Long Should I Visit Zermatt?
Since 10 years is not a viable option, I’d say at least 3 days should be sufficient. The town itself isn’t too large, but you do want to have time to do some hiking, explore the stops off the train up to the Matterhorn, and have a little bit of built-in time in case any of your Matterhorn excursion days are cloudy or rainy and the visibility is low. If you can’t…
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