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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 … 
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Amusement Park. As one can guess by the name, this park is situated in a wonderful forest, and many of its interesting attractions are located among old trees. The park has a spectacular cableway that is also built among tree crowns, pendant ladders, and special rides for tourists craving for some thrill. This park is a perfect destination for families with children as the whole family will surely spend several unforgettable hours there.
Golf Club. This club is open in an incredibly gorgeous area – a picturesque valley surrounded by mountain ranges. Besides the first-class golf course, Matterhorn has some great places to relax. Therefore, visitors can easily spend a whole day there, enjoying the comfortable atmosphere. The Gornergrat Bahn railway is one of the main symbols of the resort - the train route passes the most amazing and spectacular areas of the region. The train ride promises to be one of the most exciting and memorable events of any vacation. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
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
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. This gorgeous snow park is one of the largest in Europe. It is a real treasure for all fans of winter sports. In addition to excellent ski slopes and equipment rental offices, there are several lovely restaurants and interesting specialized shops.
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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Bar is one of the most original venues of the region. Designed as a classic pub, this bar offers a large selection of drinks and food for its guests. Many come to the pub to listen to live music in the evening. Elsie is one of the oldest and most popular bars of the resort. It is situated in a historical building that also has a prestigious hotel in it. It is a place where visitors will find a rich collection of elite drinks that can surprise even the most discerning guests. Travelers, who are fond of contemporary music and loud parties, should not forget to visit the Vernissage Club that offers an interesting entertainment program every night. Finally, tourists who prefer relaxed atmosphere will hardly find a better place than Snowboat Caffe. A rich selection of signature meals is one of the main attractive features of the venue. 
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Zermatt and surroundings
Reference information
Map of all parks
National and city parks around Zermatt
♥ National Park 'Parco nazionale della Val Grande' , 53.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ World Heritage Site 'Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch' , 56.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Parco nazionale del Gran Paradiso' , 64.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ World Heritage Site 'Monte San Giorgio' , 93.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Regional Nature Park 'Queyras' , 160.2 km from the center. On the map
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Map of all pret-parks
Amusement parks near Zermatt
♥ Amusement park 'Jungfrau Park' Interlaken, 74.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Amusement park 'Safari Park' Pombia, 78.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Amusement park 'Swiss Vapeur Parc' Le Bouveret, 80 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Amusement park 'Volandia' Somma Lombardo, 85.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Amusement park 'Cowboyland' Voghera, 152.6 km from the center. On the map
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Map of all aquaparks
Water attractions around Zermatt
♥ Water park 'Ondaland' Vicolungo, Novara, 79.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Water park 'Alpamare' Freienbach, 153.7 km from the center. On the map
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Map of all Michelin restaurants
Michelin-starred restaurants in Zermatt
♥ Restaurant 'Restaurant 1818' Zermatt. Type - Country|International. 0.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Restaurant 'Gourmetstübli' Zermatt. Type - Modern cuisine. 0.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Restaurant 'Pöstli Stübli' Zermatt. Type - Swiss. 0.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Restaurant 'The Omnia' Zermatt. Type - Modern cuisine|Creative. 0.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Restaurant 'Grill Le Cervin' Zermatt. Type - International. 0.6 km from the center. On the map
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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. …
Read further Distance from Zermatt center - 27.6 km.
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. …
Read further Distance from Zermatt center - 31.3 km.
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. …
Read further Distance from Zermatt center - 40 km.
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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.
