City break in Zermatt. Active leisure ideas for Zermatt - attractions, recreation and nightlife
In addition to various winter sports and hiking, guests of Zermatt are welcome to devote some time to various entertainments. There are excellent sports centers, unusual shops, and trendy nightclubs. Thus, it is possible to organize a fantastic vacation at literally any time of the day.
Modern sports infrastructure remains the main value of the resort. It’s a fabulous place where visitors can have fun and enjoy their favorite sports literally all year round. Zermatt … Open
Zermatt is famous for its luxury hotels. There are more than 300 attractive hotels in different categories. Mont Cervin Palace, which has started accepting guests since 1851, is a true … Open
Shopaholics will not be disappointed with the resort as well. They will find many charming shops and outlets on the main streets of Zermatt. Experienced travelers prefer to buy original sets of chocolate candies as memorable gifts to friends and family. According to their opinion, Chocolaterie Läderach sells the best sweets in the town. Sportsmen will be more interested in visiting another shop - OLMO Zermatt - that sells high quality gear and sports accessories.
In Zermatt, there are three ski areas: Gornergrat, Rothorn, and Klein Matterhorn. The latter is open for vacationers even in summer. The total length of all trails is 194km, out of which … Open
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Zermatt and surroundings
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National and city parks around Zermatt
♥ National Park 'Parco nazionale della Val Grande' , 53.4 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ World Heritage Site 'Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch' , 56.8 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ National Park 'Parco nazionale del Gran Paradiso' , 64.1 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ World Heritage Site 'Monte San Giorgio' , 93.4 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Regional Nature Park 'Queyras' , 160.2 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ National Park 'Parco nazionale della Val Grande' , 53.4 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ World Heritage Site 'Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch' , 56.8 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ National Park 'Parco nazionale del Gran Paradiso' , 64.1 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ World Heritage Site 'Monte San Giorgio' , 93.4 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Regional Nature Park 'Queyras' , 160.2 km from the center. On the map Photo
Amusement parks near Zermatt
♥ Amusement park 'Jungfrau Park' Interlaken, 74.6 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'Safari Park' Pombia, 78.9 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'Swiss Vapeur Parc' Le Bouveret, 80 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'Volandia' Somma Lombardo, 85.6 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'Cowboyland' Voghera, 152.6 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'Jungfrau Park' Interlaken, 74.6 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'Safari Park' Pombia, 78.9 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'Swiss Vapeur Parc' Le Bouveret, 80 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'Volandia' Somma Lombardo, 85.6 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'Cowboyland' Voghera, 152.6 km from the center. On the map Photo
Water attractions around Zermatt
♥ Water park 'Ondaland' Vicolungo, Novara, 79.5 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Water park 'Alpamare' Freienbach, 153.7 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Water park 'Ondaland' Vicolungo, Novara, 79.5 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Water park 'Alpamare' Freienbach, 153.7 km from the center. On the map Photo
Michelin-starred restaurants in Zermatt
♥ Restaurant 'Restaurant 1818' Zermatt. Type - Country|International. 0.5 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Restaurant 'Gourmetstübli' Zermatt. Type - Modern cuisine. 0.5 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Restaurant 'Pöstli Stübli' Zermatt. Type - Swiss. 0.5 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Restaurant 'The Omnia' Zermatt. Type - Modern cuisine|Creative. 0.6 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Restaurant 'Grill Le Cervin' Zermatt. Type - International. 0.6 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Restaurant 'Restaurant 1818' Zermatt. Type - Country|International. 0.5 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Restaurant 'Gourmetstübli' Zermatt. Type - Modern cuisine. 0.5 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Restaurant 'Pöstli Stübli' Zermatt. Type - Swiss. 0.5 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Restaurant 'The Omnia' Zermatt. Type - Modern cuisine|Creative. 0.6 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Restaurant 'Grill Le Cervin' Zermatt. Type - International. 0.6 km from the center. On the map Photo
Sites around Zermatt from our surveys on extreme Earth places
Cleuson-Dixence
From the series “The Greatest Dams in the World”
Check on the map: Distance from Zermatt center - 27.6 km.
A few years ago, the dam was connected to the flat districts by the cable car. Through the dam tunnel the exciting excursions for the tourists are carried out. After the visit of the magnificent building from the inside is still an interesting entertainment offered to the guests - all interested can stay in one of the tunnels under the dam. The dreamers prefer to visit this wonderful area in winter - amidst snowy mountain landscapes the dam still looks more impressive. …
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Niouc Bridge
From the series “Thrilling Points for Bungee Jumping”
Check on the map: Distance from Zermatt center - 31.3 km.
Thanks to the fortifications built in 1996, the bridge is no longer rocked by the wind, so you can jump out of altitude in the most comfortable conditions. Niouc is the highest peak in Switzerland, making it a place of interest for the world. The price for Freifall, which takes 4 seconds, is quite high and makes more than 200 USD. It should be noted that the platform for Bunjee jumping is open only at the daytime. …
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Swimming pool at LeCrans Hotel
From the series “Most Scary Swiiming Pools”
Check on the map: Distance from Zermatt center - 40 km.
The terrace is equipped with sun loungers next to the pool in the summer. You can take sunbath and enjoy the mountain scenery at the same time. LeCrans positions itself as a Spa hotel. A wide range of services for wellness and self-care is available to guests here. Only natural materials were used in the decoration of the LeSpa Spa, as well as other areas of the hotel. This is wood and natural stone. This luxury hotel remains one of the best places to stay in Switzerland for those who love to connect with nature. …
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Guide to your best city break in Zermatt - popular places for recreation and leisure. Things to do during the day in Zermatt - attractions, parks, beaches, aquaparks, racing tracks, biking trails or waterski. Recommendations (with addresses, phone numbers and links) where to spend your time in the evening (bars, discos, clubs, etc.). We share some good ideas and the question 'What to do in Zermatt?' disappears immediately.