About Zermatt
Home of the Matterhorn — Switzerland's most iconic peak, car-free Alpine village, world-class skiing, the Glacier Express, and breathtaking Gornergrat panoramas.
Zermatt is the ultimate Swiss mountain village — car-free and dominated by the 4,478m Matterhorn. Summer hiking, winter skiing (365 days on the glacier), and year-round Matterhorn views. The Glacier Express scenic train terminates here. Gornergrat railway climbs to 3,089m for the classic panorama. The village is charming with wooden chalets and fondue restaurants.
Highlights
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The Matterhorn
The world's most recognizable peak — 4,478m of pure drama.
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Gornergrat Railway
Cog railway to 3,089m — Matterhorn and Monte Rosa panorama. 33 min ride.
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Year-Round Skiing
365 days of skiing on the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise (3,883m).
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Glacier Express
The world's slowest express train — 8 hours of Alpine spectacle to/from St. Mori…
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Key Facts
- Timezone
- Europe/Zurich
- Currency
- CHF (Swiss Franc)
📅 Best Time to Visit
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Best months to visit: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
✈️ Travel Information — Zermatt
Everything you need to know before you go
Visa Requirements
1
Climate: Continental — warm summers, cold winters
Monthly Temperatures
Safe
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CHF
Swiss Franc
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CHF
Symbol
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230
Voltage
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50
Frequency
Widely Spoken
English
🏛️ Top Attractions in Zermatt
2 attractions
Landmark
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Gornergrat
Cog railway from Zermatt to 3,089m — 33 minutes. 360° panorama of 29 peaks over …
Landmark
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Matterhorn Glacier Paradise
Europe's highest cable car station at 3,883m. Ice Palace, viewing platform, and …
🏨 Where to Stay in Zermatt
1 accommodation
Boutique
$$$$
The Omnia
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Village
Built into the rock above the village. Panoramic Matterhorn views, fir…
🍽️ Where to Eat in Zermatt
1 dining spot
Restaurant
Chez Vrony
Swiss
Legendary mountain restaurant at 2,130m — the best Matterhorn view of any restau…
🛍️ Shopping in Zermatt
1 shopping destination
🏬 Mall
Bahnhofstrasse Zermatt
Mon-Sat 9 AM-7 PM
The main street of car-free Zermatt — Swiss watches, ski/outdoor gear, and Matterhorn souv…
🚌 Getting Around Zermatt
🚇 Public Transport
🚕 Taxi & Rideshare
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Gornergrat & Matterhorn
Cog railway to 3,089m with Matterhorn panorama.
From AED 199
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Glacier Express
The world's slowest express — 8 hours of Alpine spectacle.
From AED 399
📅 When to Visit Zermatt
Peak Season
Shoulder Season
Off-Peak
🏆 Best Months:
🥇 Apr
🥈 Jun
🥉 Mar
Jan
🟢 Off-Peak
🌡️ 10° / 0°
🌧️ 8d
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🎆 New Year
Feb
🟢 Off-Peak
🌡️ 10° / 0°
🌧️ 8d
$
🛍️ Dubai Shopping Festival
Mar
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🟢 Off-Peak
🌡️ 20° / 10°
🌧️ 5d
$
🌙 Ramadan (approx.)
Apr
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🟢 Off-Peak
🌡️ 20° / 10°
🌧️ 5d
$
🎉 Eid al-Fitr (approx.)
📚 Spring Break
May
🟡 Shoulder Season
🌡️ 20° / 10°
🌧️ 5d
$$$
Jun
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🔴 Peak Season
🌡️ 30° / 20°
🌧️ 3d
$$$$$
🐑 Eid al-Adha (approx.)
☀️ Summer Holiday Starts
Jul
🔴 Peak Season
🌡️ 30° / 20°
🌧️ 3d
$$$$$
🎪 Dubai Summer Surprises
Aug
🔴 Peak Season
🌡️ 30° / 20°
🌧️ 3d
$$$$$
Sep
🟡 Shoulder Season
🌡️ 20° / 10°
🌧️ 5d
$$$
📚 School Year Starts
Oct
🟡 Shoulder Season
🌡️ 20° / 10°
🌧️ 5d
$$$
Nov
🟢 Off-Peak
🌡️ 20° / 10°
🌧️ 5d
$
🇦🇪 UAE National Day (Dec 2)
Dec
🟢 Off-Peak
🌡️ 10° / 0°
🌧️ 8d
$
🎄 Christmas & NYE
❄️ Winter Break
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