Best Activities & Hotels for a Winter Adventure in Zermatt
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Switzerland
Zermatt
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There is something bewitching about Zermatt. Maybe it’s the picturesque pyramid peak of the Matterhorn that draws your gaze upwards, the snow-capped elegance of the surrounding Pennine Alps or the Läderach chocolate shop in the town below. Whatever it is, once you've been to Zermatt, you won't stop dreaming of the day you will return.
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Where to stay in Zermatt, Switzerland
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Things to do in Zermatt, Switzerland
Skiing, Snowboarding & Telemarking - Zermatt is Europe’s highest resort, and the skiing and boarding is unmatched. There are miles and miles and miles of pistes and powder. Private and group lessons are available for all levels.
Glacier Hiking and Snowshoeing - Take a beautiful hike through the Matterhorn Glacier Trail.
Air Zermatt Helicopter Flights & Heli-Skiing - Experience the Matterhorn up close with sightseeing flights. For those seeking off-piste adventures, heli-skiing is the way to go.
Ice skating - Skate in the ice rink in the center of Zermatt.
Alpine and Ice Climbing - Looking to improve your climbing skills, let an expert guide take you ice climbing.
Mountain Biking - Biking tours are available for all levels.
Day Trips from Zermatt
Don’t forget to ski over to Cervinia, Italy for lunch one day. The resorts are connected by the Plateau Rosa Cable Car.
Places to eat & drink in Zermatt, Switzerland
Restaurant Zum See - An on-mountain Swiss hamlet providing breathtaking views off of the terrace.
Restaurant Gitz Gädi - Traditional Swiss and Valais dishes are combined with modern cuisine in this cozy chalet.
Findlerhof - An on-mountain restaurant with a magnificent view of the Matterhorn.
Ferdinand by Cervo - Traditional Valais cuisine in a modern setting.
Ristorante Capri - Mediterranean restaurant helmed by Giuseppe Parisi, boasting one Michelin star.
Läderach Zermatt - Enchanting chocolate shop in the middle of town.
Need to Know
For more travel tips, check out Top Hotels & Things to Do in Big Sky, Montana and Guide to a Winter Vacation in Park City & Deer Valley.
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