Zermatt City Experience

  1. 8:00 AM: Gornergrat Bahn
    10 minutes (0.5 miles) from downtown Zermatt

    Immerse yourself in the amazing mountainscape of Zermatt with the Gornergrat Bahn. It is an engineering marvel that takes you to the top of the Gornergrat ridge, providing a panoramic view of Matterhorn and the surrounding Alps.

  2. 10:00 AM: Matterhorn Museum
    15 minutes (0.8 miles) from Gornergrat Bahn

    The Matterhorn Museum is a fascinating place to learn about the history and culture of the town of Zermatt. The museum houses exhibits on mountaineering, geology, and the development of the town.

  3. 12:00 PM: Lunch at Restaurant Walliserkanne
    5 minutes (0.2 miles) from Matterhorn Museum

    The Restaurant Walliserkanne is a cozy, traditional Swiss restaurant with a wide variety of local dishes. The decor is rustic and charming, and the service is friendly.

  4. 1:30 PM: Sunnegga-Rothorn Paradise
    10 minutes (0.5 miles) from Restaurant Walliserkanne

    Sunnegga-Rothorn Paradise is a cable car ride away from Zermatt, which offers a panoramic view of the Matterhorn and other Alpine peaks. At the top, you can ski, hike, or even indulge in some paragliding.

  5. 4:30 PM: Zermatt Cheese Factory
    20 minutes (1 mile) from Sunnegga-Rothorn Paradise

    The Zermatt Cheese Factory is a fascinating place to learn about Swiss cheese-making. You can see the process of making cheese from start to finish and taste some of the delicious varieties made on-site.

Time and Cost Estimates

  • Gornergrat Bahn (2 hours, CHF 72)
  • Matterhorn Museum (1 hour, CHF 15)
  • Restaurant Walliserkanne (1.5 hours, CHF 35)
  • Sunnegga-Rothorn Paradise (3 hours, CHF 60)
  • Zermatt Cheese Factory (1 hour, CHF 10)
  • Total Estimated Costs (8.5 hours, CHF 192)
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