--- id: 850 title: Zermatt region & the Matterhorn | Zermatt Bergbahnen path: /en/experience/region-zermatt-matterhorn url: "https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/en/experience/region-zermatt-matterhorn" language: en generated_at: "2026-11-11T00:01:13+01:00" type: document --- ![© Gabriel Perren](https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/ZBAG/10-region/landschaft-matterhorn/matterhorn/1682/image-thumb__1682__content-hero/heliflug-matterhorn-alpine.crossing.0c6e8256.jpg "© Gabriel Perren")![© Gabriel Perren](https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/ZBAG/10-region/landschaft-matterhorn/matterhorn/1682/image-thumb__1682__content-hero/heliflug-matterhorn-alpine.crossing.0c6e8256.jpg "© Gabriel Perren")![](https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/test-assets/566/image-thumb__566__content-hero-clouds/clouds-center.82ca394b.png) ![](https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/test-assets/570/image-thumb__570__content-hero-clouds/clouds-mobile.6db79170.png) ### Endless fun by the Matterhorn Around Zermatt: one myth, myriad experiences ============================================== The village at the foot of the Matterhorn ------------------------------------------- Nestling among **Zermatt’s imposing mountain scenery** in the midst of the Swiss Alps, at an altitude of 1620 metres above sea level, lies the resort of Zermatt-Matterhorn. At the end of the Matter Valley, the **destination at the foot of the Matterhorn** marks the border with neighbouring Italy. In other words, holidays in Zermatt are holidays on the sunny side of Switzerland. It’s where the worlds of adventure and mountaineering, cosy romantic Alpine villages and state-of-the-art infrastructure all come together. [![The Matterhorn Glacier Ride 2 cable car floats above the glacier. | © Gabriel Perren](https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/ZBAG/04_matterhorn-alpine-crossing/03-keyvisuals/1792/image-thumb__1792__wysiwyg-img-1x1/matterhorn-glacier-ride-II.5528c1ea.jpg "Matterhorn Glacier Ride 2 | © Gabriel Perren")](https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/ZBAG/04_matterhorn-alpine-crossing/03-keyvisuals/1792/image-thumb__1792__lightbox/matterhorn-glacier-ride-II.525c40b0.jpg) [![The majestic Matterhorn presents itself from the village. | © Michael Portmann](https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/ZBAG/10-region/zermatt/737/image-thumb__737__wysiwyg-img-53x26/matterhorn-sommer-dorf.bdfcff56.jpg "The Matterhorn in the village of Zermatt | © Michael Portmann")](https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/ZBAG/10-region/zermatt/737/image-thumb__737__lightbox/matterhorn-sommer-dorf.0b87e0c4.jpg) [![A herd of goats rests on stones in the Zermatt mountains. | © Marco Schnyder](https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/ZBAG/10-region/fauna-und-flora/1750/image-thumb__1750__wysiwyg-img-1x1/ziegen-wandern-sunnegga.997eb0f7.jpg "Goats in the mountains of Zermatt | © Marco Schnyder")](https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/ZBAG/10-region/fauna-und-flora/1750/image-thumb__1750__lightbox/ziegen-wandern-sunnegga.a34497ce.jpg) 62% Amount of sunshine per year since 1947 car-free 80 regular visitors 2 million overnight stays per year ### Zermatt on the bucket list Seven reasons to come to Zermatt ---------------------------------- ![The Matterhorn shines in the most beautiful weather surrounded by a lush green summer landscape. | © Marco Schnyder](https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/ZBAG/10-region/landschaft-matterhorn/matterhorn/752/image-thumb__752__img-text-slider/gr%C3%BCnsee-region.90f3ffd9.jpg "The Matterhorn and the world of flowers in Zer | © Marco Schnyder") ![Soak up the sun and enjoy the fresh air with a view of the Matterhorn at lake Moosjisee | © Marco Schnyder](https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/ZBAG/06-wandern/04-themenwanderwege/5-seenweg/1460/image-thumb__1460__img-text-slider/blauherd-moosjisee-2.4721ff74.jpg "Enjoying at lake Moosjisee | © Marco Schnyder") ![](https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/ZBAG/10-region/fauna-und-flora/763/image-thumb__763__img-text-slider/_DSC2471%20%20%C2%A9%20Sandro%20Pollinger.a598fe0e.jpg) ![](https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/ZBAG/11-ueber-uns/02-anlagen/02-sued/crystal-ride/2932/image-thumb__2932__img-text-slider/ZBAG%20MGR%20Sommer%202023-34.4247764b.jpg) ![Friends toast the start of the Findeln Gourmet Pass with a glass of white wine. | © Gabriel Perren](https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/ZBAG/02-top-to-dos/gourmet-pass/1821/image-thumb__1821__img-text-slider/gourmet-trail-paradise-13.0af7592e.jpg "Indulgence with the Gourmet Pass Findeln | © Gabriel Perren") ![A skier makes beautiful turns down the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise slope. | © Pascal Gertschen](https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/ZBAG/05-skifahren/00_ski/02-sued/1410/image-thumb__1410__img-text-slider/ZBAG_DSCF0622.52df6ed1.jpg "Skiing in the Matterhorn Ski Paradise | © Pascal Gertschen") ![](https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/ZBAG/11-ueber-uns/02-anlagen/02-sued/mgrII/33458/image-thumb__33458__img-text-slider/280524_mgr-ii_sued-1.2b44d673.jpg) ### The Matterhorn At a towering 4,478 metres, Switzerland’s most famous landmark stands imposing and alone, watching like a shepherd over the village of Zermatt. For some, the mountain represents the sporting challenge of a lifetime, for others it is a favourite motif for a photograph. [ Discover the Matterhorn ](https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/en/experience/region-zermatt-matterhorn/matterhorn) shopping ---------- Anyone who loves shopping will definitely feel at home in Zermatt's Bahnhofstrasse. What about a genuine Swiss watch or a souvenir of the village for a loved one? In this destination where superlatives are the norm you can even go **shopping at 3883 metres** above sea level. **[The Matterhorn Glacier Paradise](https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/en/experience/peaks/matterhorn-glacier-paradise)** offers a special class of shopping experience. [Shopping in Zermatt ](https://www.zermatt.ch/en/shopping) [![White souvenir cups that can be bought in the shops of the Matterhorn Paradise. | © Zermatt Bergbahnen](https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/ZBAG/10-region/zermatt/801/image-thumb__801__wysiwyg-with-media--full-width/2022-05-PandinaviaZermatt-NDeNisco-Full-07_cmyk.337d3120.png "Shopping experience in Zermatt | © Zermatt Bergbahnen")](https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/ZBAG/10-region/zermatt/801/image-thumb__801__lightbox/2022-05-PandinaviaZermatt-NDeNisco-Full-07_cmyk.34ff58ef.png) [![The village of Zermatt in summer with the Matterhorn in the background. | © Pascal Gertschen](https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/ZBAG/10-region/zermatt/750/image-thumb__750__wysiwyg-with-media--full-width/cr_Pascal%20Gertschen.57cff2b0.jpg "The village of Zermatt in summer | © Pascal Gertschen")](https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/ZBAG/10-region/zermatt/750/image-thumb__750__lightbox/cr_Pascal%20Gertschen.8725d4ad.jpg) Excellent accommodation ------------------------- **Hospitality, quality, tradition**: these are the elements behind the popularity of the accommodation in Zermatt. Top ratings and visitor satisfaction levels confirm this year after year. It’s no coincidence that **80% of the guests** at the Zermatt-Matterhorn resort are **regular visitors**. A holiday in Zermatt is like coming home to friends and familiar faces. And there's plenty on offer if this is your first visit to the village at the foot of the Matterhorn. With holiday apartments, mountain huts, chalets, spas, camp sites and hotels for skiers and cyclists, Zermatt has something for everyone. [Accommodation in Zermatt ](https://zermatt.swiss/en/plan-book/accommodations) History and tradition ----------------------- Around **300 days of sunshine a year** and the Matterhorn on your doorstep. **Zermatt’s natural surroundings** offer recreation and relaxation, there is plenty for the foodies to write home about and enough outdoor action to satisfy the most ardent adventure-seeker – no wonder people come to Zermatt from all over the world. The mountain village maintains its age-old charm to this day. History and tradition are as evident as the heart and soul and **pioneering spirit** of the holiday destination with a modern zeitgeist. ![](https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/ZBAG/00-keyvisuals/02_winter/65959/image-thumb__65959__large-img-teaser/20260303_matterhorn_landschaft_sonnenaufgang_blauherd_nord-2.6f1f4293.jpg) ### The Matterhorn The Matterhorn rises proudly and majestically among the Valais Alps, almost as if it is stretching up to watch over the idyllic village of Zermatt. Anyone who has ever been to Zermatt will understand how that view of the Matterhorn works its magic – each and every day. [ More about the Matterhorn ](https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/en/experience/region-zermatt-matterhorn/matterhorn) Getting to Zermatt -------------------- Every day, visitors from all over the world set off on their trip to the Matter Valley, brimming with excitement and anticipation as they head for Zermatt and the Matterhorn. The **car-free resort** has so much to offer, even the journey there is an experience. You can come by train on the world-famous Glacier Express, or in the comfort of your own car as far as the neighbouring village of Täsch (Zermatt is a car-free zone), or even by helicopter: whatever suits you best. Or what about arriving via the highest Alpine cableway crossing? Thanks to the **[Matterhorn Alpine Crossing](file://alpine-crossing)**there’s a new way of reaching Zermatt. Amidst the breathtaking Alpine panorama around the Matterhorn, the new route offers an exceptional travel experience. [Getting to Zermatt](https://zermatt.swiss/en/plan-book/arrival) ![](https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/ZBAG/11-ueber-uns/02-anlagen/02-sued/mgrII/33458/image-thumb__33458__img-teaser-landscape/280524_mgr-ii_sued-1.43db06cf.jpg) ### [ Matterhorn Alpine Crossing ](https://matterhornalpinecrossing.com/en) The year-round link between Zermatt and Cervinia: set against a breathtaking mountain panorama surrounding the Matterhorn, this spectacular route offers thrills, luxury and the utmost comfort. A truly exceptional experience. ![Guests are picked up by taxi at the train station in Zermatt. | © Zermatt Tourismus](https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/ZBAG/10-region/zermatt/2476/image-thumb__2476__img-teaser-landscape/Anreise_%40ZermattTourismus%20%282%29.dacb7e28.jpg "Arrival in Zermatt | © Zermatt Tourismus") ### [ Getting to Zermatt ](https://www.zermatt.ch/en/arrival) Getting to Zermatt ### Zermatt: the year-round destination by the Matterhorn Unlimited opportunities to achieve personal ambitions or simply enjoy life ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Zermatt Bergbahnen provides access to the most beautiful and remote areas of the Valais Alps, delighting visitors and locals alike throughout the year. From top-quality pistes which are open all year to unique hiking routes and exciting bike trails in the summer and autumn months – there’s something to do in Zermatt 365 days a year! ### A world of adventure around the Matterhorn Zermatt highlights -------------------- - [ Spring ](#tab-1) - [ Summer ](#tab-2) - [ Autumn ](#tab-3) - [ Winter ](#tab-4) - [ Spring ](#tab-1) - [ Summer ](#tab-2) - [ Autumn ](#tab-3) - [ Winter ](#tab-4) Spring ![](https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/ZBAG/05-skifahren/00_ski/02-sued/1400/image-thumb__1400__img-text-slider/ZBAG_DSCF0324.dac3e30f.jpg) ![Wegweiser im Rothorn Paradise | © Gabriel Perren](https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/ZBAG/06-wandern/01-nord/1800/image-thumb__1800__img-text-slider/wandern-wegweiser.f4121825.jpg "Wegweiser | © Gabriel Perren") ![White souvenir cups that can be bought in the shops of the Matterhorn Paradise. | © Zermatt Bergbahnen](https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/ZBAG/10-region/zermatt/801/image-thumb__801__img-text-slider/2022-05-PandinaviaZermatt-NDeNisco-Full-07_cmyk.f19ce9e7.png "Shopping experience in Zermatt | © Zermatt Bergbahnen") ![](https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/ZBAG/03-gipfel/02-sued/04_matterhorn-glacier-paradise/peak/02-aussichtsplattform/32819/image-thumb__32819__img-text-slider/310124_aussichtsplattform_mgp_sued-15.e04b4255.jpg) ![](https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/ZBAG/11-ueber-uns/02-anlagen/02-sued/mgrII/33458/image-thumb__33458__img-text-slider/280524_mgr-ii_sued-1.2b44d673.jpg) ### Springtime skiing While others are still skiing, there’s already a chance to explore some of the hiking trails during the spring. You can combine skiing and hiking or switch between the two. [ learn more ](https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/en/experience/skiing) ![](https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/ZBAG/11-ueber-uns/02-anlagen/02-sued/crystal-ride/2932/image-thumb__2932__img-text-slider/ZBAG%20MGR%20Sommer%202023-34.4247764b.jpg) ![](https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/ZBAG/06-wandern/04-themenwanderwege/5-seenweg/2344/image-thumb__2344__img-text-slider/ZBAG%20Wandern%20Nord-39.2d061738.jpg) ![Three people chatting on the deckchairs in the snow park. | © Basic Home Production](https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/ZBAG/05-skifahren/snowpark/1450/image-thumb__1450__img-text-slider/Active%20-%20Snowpark%20-%20%C2%A9Basic%20Home%20Production.15c73fb0.jpg "Snowpark in the Matterhorn Paradise | © Basic Home Production") ![Two men hurtle down the path on mountain carts with the Matterhorn in the background. | © Gabriel Perren](https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/ZBAG/08-fun-und-adventure/mountain-carts/1943/image-thumb__1943__img-text-slider/ZBAG%20Mountaincart-29.2c920e98.jpg "At full throttle through the Zermatt mountain summer | © Gabriel Perren") ![](https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/ZBAG/00-keyvisuals/02_winter/67889/image-thumb__67889__img-text-slider/20260319_winterwandern_blauherd_nord-7.b6f39c58.jpg) ![](https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/ZBAG/07-bike/1542/image-thumb__1542__img-text-slider/JADE-ALEC-11-cr_kitesune.3e1f36d8.png) ![](https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/ZBAG/11-ueber-uns/02-anlagen/02-sued/mgrII/33458/image-thumb__33458__img-text-slider/280524_mgr-ii_sued-1.2b44d673.jpg) ### Range of activities The Alpine landscape around Zermatt hints at the vast number of activities on offer between the valley and the mountain tops. It’s all there: skiing, snowboarding, freeriding, trekking, mountain biking, kickbikes, mountaincartes. You can walk, play, explore, discover and enjoy. [ experience ](https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/en/experience) ![The new and modern infrastructure of the Matterhorn Testcenter | © Michael Portmann](https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/ZBAG/05-skifahren/skitest/1707/image-thumb__1707__img-text-slider/matterhorn-testcenter-5.c747a3a3.jpg "Testcenter | © Michael Portmann") ![Gorner Gorge blue water play between fauna and rock | © Pascal Gertschen ](https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/ZBAG/03-gipfel/02-sued/01-furi/01-sommer/916/image-thumb__916__img-text-slider/furi-gornerschlucht.91f53eec.jpg "Gorner Gorge | © Pascal Gertschen ") ![In autumnal mood, the Matterhorn is reflected in lake Stellisee at sunset. | © Gabriel Perren](https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/ZBAG/10-region/landschaft-matterhorn/matterhorn/2235/image-thumb__2235__img-text-slider/Herbst%20Quer%2002.f796a7e9.jpg "Sunrise at lake Stellisee | © Gabriel Perren") ![](https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/ZBAG/11-ueber-uns/02-anlagen/02-sued/mgrII/33458/image-thumb__33458__img-text-slider/280524_mgr-ii_sued-1.2b44d673.jpg) ### Skitest at the Matterhorn Testcenter On Trockener Steg, in the midst of the amazing glacier landscape, you can take the opportunity to find your perfect skis, with the help of professional facilities and expert advice. [ learn more ](https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/en/experience/skiing/skitest-zermatt) ![](https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/ZBAG/00-keyvisuals/03-archiv/56336/image-thumb__56336__img-text-slider/20250228_ski_nord-58.7b44fecd.jpg) ![](https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/ZBAG/06-wandern/04-themenwanderwege/glacier-trail/3345/image-thumb__3345__img-text-slider/Winterwandern%20%2813%29.afec4808.jpg) ![A couple each pulling a sledge behind them | © ©Basic Home Production.jpg](https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/ZBAG/02-top-to-dos/abend-fahrt-furi/1243/image-thumb__1243__img-text-slider/abendfahrt-furi-5.da41d283.jpg "Sledging | © ©Basic Home Production.jpg") ![](https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/ZBAG/02-top-to-dos/pistenpraeparation/66788/image-thumb__66788__img-text-slider/20250214_sonnenuntergang_rothorn_nord-19.2b3717b6.jpg) ![](https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/ZBAG/00-keyvisuals/02_winter/67889/image-thumb__67889__img-text-slider/20260319_winterwandern_blauherd_nord-7.b6f39c58.jpg) ![](https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/ZBAG/11-ueber-uns/02-anlagen/02-sued/mgrII/33458/image-thumb__33458__img-text-slider/280524_mgr-ii_sued-1.2b44d673.jpg) ### Skiing, snowboarding and freeriding The Matterhorn Ski Paradise offers countless pistes of the highest quality for skiers and snowboarders, along with breathtaking freeride slopes for the adventuresome. 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