Zermatt Travel Guide - Attractions

The legendary Matterhorn towers above the village, providing an imposing and dramatic backdrop no matter where you happen to be. The village is car-free, making it a delightful and peaceful place to stroll around. Most vehicles are battery driven, except for the occasional horse drawn sleigh.

There is no doubting Zermatt's status as one of the top winter sports resorts in the world. People flock here not only for the challenging and extensive pistes, but also the hiking, mountaineering and stunning views.

Matterhorn Museum: traces the history of the small farming village of Zermatt as well as the dramatic attempts at climbing the mountain. The museum is uniquely organised as an archaeological dig with a lost village that is being uncovered by archaeologists. There are 14 houses that visitors can explore; some have been completely excavated and a few are half concealed. A path of metal walkways, ladders and stairs wind their way through the mixture of traditional wooden buildings and stone constructions.

The Matterhorn show is a multimedia display featuring a three-dimensional model of the Matterhorn by beamer. The show takes place in an attractive room that has been modelled on the sunroof of an alpine restaurant.

There is snow here 365 days a year, making it one of the best summer ski areas in the Alps. The Glacier Palace takes you 15 metres below the surface of the glacier where you can see a number of ice sculptures and crevasses.

Sunnegga Paradise: is a popular place for families and easily reached by an underground funicular. The journey takes just three minutes from Zermatt to the sunny plateau of Sunnegga at 2,288 metres.