ZERMATT, SWITZERLAND Travel Guide | 11 Insider Tips + Things To Know Before You Go

Join us on a tour of Zermatt village! Here’s everything you need to know before you visit Zermatt, Switzerland!
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WATCH NOW to learn everything you need to know before visiting Zermatt, Switzerland!
We start at the Zermatt Train Station and take you on a mini tour through town, pointing out stations, viewpoints, and museums along the way, plus a bunch of insider tips!
Then we address some of your biggest questions about planning a trip to Zermatt.
WHERE IS ZERMATT
Zermatt is a Swiss resort town nestled in the southern Swiss Alps, near the Italian border.
HOW MANY DAYS IN ZERMATT
We gave this nugget of advice away in the title of our Zermatt itinerary…3 days is perfect for your first visit!
WHEN TO VISIT ZERMATT
You can visit any time of year, but we find that most of our audience visits Zermatt in summer. And our Zermatt itinerary is designed for summer travel from mid-June to early-October.
WHERE TO STAY IN ZERMATT
Our custom Zermatt village map shows you where to stay in the village, plus we tell you exactly how we find discounted hotels in Switzerland.
Check it out here: www.hotelcard.ch/en/aplins
HOW TO GET TO ZERMATT
Did you know that Zermatt is car-free? We walk you through how to get to Zermatt and where to park your car.
Bonus: Our Zermatt itinerary includes step-by-step transportation instructions from the Swiss Airports, popular nearby destinations to Zermatt (including the Glacier Express!), and by car.
WHAT TO DO IN ZERMATT
Besides gaze up at the Matterhorn, there are handfuls of alpine lakes, 400 kilometers of trails, never-ending views, thrilling adventures, and mouthwatering cuisine. In this video, we use our custom Zermatt map to show you Gornergrat, Matterhorn Glacier Paradise, and Sunnegga-Rothorn.
HOW TO SEE THE MATTERHORN FROM ZERMATT
When you watch this video, you’ll be amazed at the jaw-dropping views of the Matterhorn mountain from all.over.the.village!
ZERMATT ALTITUDE
We’re from Nashville, Tennessee, which sits just above sea level - so we understand altitude concerns! In this video, we share 5 tips to help you beat the altitude.
ZERMATT WEATHER
What’s the temperature like? What should I pack? Watch to find out how sunny/cloudy this Swiss destination is!
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[@AplinsintheAlps]

Going to Zermatt? Our 3-Day Guide to Zermatt explains what to do, where to stay, how to get around, and so much more! (Like how to get to Zermatt from a Swiss Airport, how to get discounted hotels, and which train pass is an absolute must-buy for your trip!) aplinsinthealps.com/guides/3-day-guide-to-zermatt-switzerland/

[@RayDLX]

Traveling from the US to Switzerland for the first time ever in 3 weeks! Zermatt is my first stop followed by the Junfrau region and Lucerne. You guys have helped me SO much with planning. I feel so confident going on my first international solo trip.

[@AplinsintheAlps]

Hooray! We’re so so happy our resources have been helpful. We hope you have an amazing vacation to Switzerland!! 😊

[@DorenesFoodPrepResource]

We are also going to Zermatt on May 9th.

[@RayDLX]

@@DorenesFoodPrepResource Lets both hope for nice weather!

[@jodimac10]

Loved the video and the great information that you presented! So organized and helpful- another hit!

[@AplinsintheAlps]

Thank you so much for taking the time to comment and leave us some encouragement. We are super grateful - and glad this was helpful to you too! 😊😊😊

[@KingMK31]

Sounds like more than fun, looks like a dream hike!😍

[@AplinsintheAlps]

Zermatt definitely has some great hiking!

[@runawaytechgal1467]

We are just a little over a month away from landing and we can't wait!!

[@AplinsintheAlps]

That’s so exciting! We hope you have an amazing time in Switzerland!

[@DorenesFoodPrepResource]

We will also be there about the same time as you!

[@faridtravelogue]

Will visiting Zermat in this June, thanks and love all your swiss travel video for guidance us.

[@AplinsintheAlps]

So glad our videos have helped you plan your trip to Zermatt! Hope you have a wonderful time here in June.

[@ohsrikrungofficial]

Great advice, we will be visiting Zermatt in August.

[@AplinsintheAlps]

Thanks! Have a wonderful time.

[@MrGreatplum]

Great stuff - I visited zermatt with my aunt and uncle when we were staying in Saas Fee. We only went for the day but had some glorious views from the Gornergrat. I’d love to do the klein Matterhorn - my friend was there in March and skied into Italy!

[@AplinsintheAlps]

That Gornergrat view is stunning, isn’t it?! If you like skiing, then it seems hard to pass up on Klein Matterhorn too 🙂

[@MrGreatplum]

@@AplinsintheAlps - oh it’s perfect! I tried skiing once, when I was working for Kuoni and visiting hotels in kandersteg in March - I was useless so I tobogganed instead 😆

[@Searchingtheworld7183]

Switzerland what a beautiful country!

[@AplinsintheAlps]

We agree!

[@gabrielleparis3532]

Love your channel, am going to Switzerland in Fall 2025 and will buy your planning guide! Thank you for all your videos ❤

[@AplinsintheAlps]

Amazing! We’re happy to share our resources with you as you plan your trip!

[@JamesHart]

I'm travelling to Zermatt next year and have watched a lot of content - you guys present some really useful info and well explained material. Thanks.

[@AplinsintheAlps]

Thank you James, we're glad we can help! Enjoy your trip!

[@arp0414]

14:39 hi!! Why don’t you recommend doing Matterhorn Glacier Paradise and Gornergrat on the same day? I’m going to Switzerland this summer and was planning on doing a day trip to Zermatt from Bern and buying the Peak2Peak pass. Also, we wanted to see the Riffelsee lake on the way up to or on the way down from Gornergrat.

[@AplinsintheAlps]

Great question! We have lots of thoughts on this, but the simplest is that we 100% recommend Gornergrat but would probably recommend going somewhere else besides Glacier Paradise. That’s just our opinion, so of course you can do both with the Peak2Peak Pass if you want to!

[@arp0414]

Okok! Thank you! All your content has been really helpful for planning our trip!! I’m using your Jungfrau region guide to plan the itinerary for the days we’ll be there 😁

[@yazminmojica4458]

Great Video 👍💯💕

[@AplinsintheAlps]

Thanks!

[@pasochuck8402]

Going to Switzerland first two weeks of September. Just starting the planning. Your videos are extremely helpful. In fact I am only watching yours. Original plan is arrive from U.S. in Zurich and take train to Bern right after landing (I know, long day!). Two nights in Bern, then two in Zermatt, two in Grindelwald, two Lucerne & 1 in Zurich before we fly out. Love the videos but everytime I watch one I start thinking of changing the trip up. Was going to rent a car but now decided to go everywhere by train. If it matters, while we're in fairly good shape (especially my wife) still I am 70 & my wife is 63. Does this itinerary sound reasonable?

[@AplinsintheAlps]

Hi there! This sounds great! Bern is only about an hour or so from the Zürich airport, so not a problem at all to go ahead and get there. Depending on how early your flight is, you could consider spending your last night in Lucerne as well so that you don't have to change locations. But we also understand how nice it can be to just wake up knowing you're already at the airport where you need to be!

[@SabaFaizanMUA]

Hey Jane and Brett. Its looks good having hotel card but can we pay at arrival for the hotel?

[@AplinsintheAlps]

You’ll have to make your reservations through HotelCard first.

[@rafifabqary175]

I heard that glacier Express included in Swiss Travel Pass? And how to combine if i wanna take that train + Zermatt? Thank

[@AplinsintheAlps]

You're right about that! You would need to buy a seat reservation still, but the ticket would be covered by the STP.

[@SabaFaizanMUA]

Wow guys thank you. This hotel card saving me alot money for booking hotel. I already booked via email but now i will speak to them and try to by hotel card. I always like going to Eiger chic hotel

[@AplinsintheAlps]

HotelCard is such a great way to save money on hotels in Switzerland!

[@user-gc7eu5rr2c]

We will come in May and got a saver day pass for one of the days. Do you know if the sour day pass will cover any rides in Zermat?

[@AplinsintheAlps]

Hi there! The Saver Day Pass will get you to Zermatt, but unfortunately it won't cover or discount any of the mountain trains or cable cars there

[@shayonsmith]

This is a really helpful video! I can take a mountain trip up via the matterhorn-glacier-paradise gondola instead of the Gornergrat. This is cheaper. wow

[@AplinsintheAlps]

Thanks for letting us know it was helpful!

[@brandonrandall2159]

Hey! Thank you both for all you do! We are headed to Interlaken in September for the Jungfrau marathon.. then planning to explore that region for a few days after.. ending our trip in Zermatt.. is the Berner oberland pass necessary this far south? Or just stick with the half fair card?

[@jessiedog4625]

Jana and brett ..thank you so much for all your informative videos.. it's really helpful...i'm planning to go to Switzerland this early October and will be staying for 2 nights in Zermatt. My question is : can we touch the snow or walk in the snow at mattherhorn glacier paradise or gornergrat ? I am from Indonesia and have never seen snow . Thank you

[@AplinsintheAlps]

Hi Jessie! If you want to touch the snow, you'll for sure able to do that at Glacier Paradise!! And you can check the webcams to see if there's snow anywhere else at that time, such as Gornergrat. Enjoy!

[@RayDLX]

What app were you using at 6:45 to see the bus schedules and such?

[@AplinsintheAlps]

The Matterhorn App shows all of the bus info…and a whole lot more! 🙂

[@SabaFaizanMUA]

Can i choose when to start the card? If i am travelling in August or Sept then no point of buying card now for 1 year. Will last by next April and cnt use it next year in summer.

[@AplinsintheAlps]

I believe it’s valid from when you purchase the membership! But I’m not sure, so it’s probably a good idea to read the fine print. And keep in mind that you can buy a membership for more than one year too!

[@SabaFaizanMUA]

@AplinsintheAlps yeh but atm we are in hard situation. I am willing to come to swiss again but don't know what will happen

[@shayonsmith]

Can we do a day trip from Bern for the day? We want to take the Gornergrat

[@AplinsintheAlps]

You could...but it would be a really long day trip! From Bern Bahnhof to the top of Gornergrat is 3 hours and 15 minutes one-way. We generally recommend 3 days in Zermatt!

[@zain22022]

Please we need Ticino travel guide(Locarno& Lugano)Thanks.

[@AplinsintheAlps]

We have personally been to Ticino a few times (love the Italian flair) but haven’t expensed our business there yet. Sorry we don’t have any resources for there at the moment!

[@philamongthehills501]

If I have the swiss travel pass how do I purchase tickets for the trains and cable cars in Zermatt. Are these purchsed using the SBB mobile app. Also for riding swiss trains from one town to another does the swiss travel pass appears on your phone in the SBB app

[@sushmail30]

Will there be snow in July on gonergrat? Do we need to get winter clothes?

[@AplinsintheAlps]

There probably won't be snow, but it can still be quite cold. We always recommend bringing a puffy jacket for when you visit the mountain peaks!

[@092709LL]

Hi would you recommend getting a peak pass? Planning to stay 4 days in zermatt. TIA

[@AplinsintheAlps]

We mention the Peak Pass at the end of this video. In general, we think the Half Fare Card is better, but of course that depends on your specific itinerary.

[@AplinsintheAlps]

If you stay at a hotel in the area, they will give you the Pass for free when you check in. It provides free public transport in the area, so you just hop on - no need to buy a ticket or show the pass (unless asked). If you want to use a discount on a local attraction, just show the card when you are purchasing your ticket. It's that simple! :)

[@alissagomez3251]

Please tell me where to get the yummy desserts shown at 0:06!

[@AplinsintheAlps]

Hi Alissa! Unfortunately that spot is a secret (but shhh...we'll tell you anyway - it's called Restaurant Zum See :)

[@JB-pk1jx]

do you guys offer itinerary planning for people?

[@AplinsintheAlps]

Hi! We don’t offer custom itineraries, but we sell complete travel guides for multiple Swiss destinations. You can check them out at www.aplinsinthealps.com !

[@ShowalterEnterpriseCapital]

Ellen will be there in May!

[@AplinsintheAlps]

Really?!? Have her text us her trip details! It would be so cool to meet up with her!!!

[@LostInLove19]

Watched your videos and just came back from Zermatt last week. One point to highlight those 5 alpine lakes you have mentioned you did not mention they are not open/cant be hiked during Winter and early Spring. You have mentioned it is open around the year which is not true. If whole area is covered in Snow how would you get Lake ??

[@AplinsintheAlps]

Great question! They can be reached in winter by winter hiking trails or skiing. However it is avalanche season, so if you were in Zermatt last week, it makes sense that the trails were closed due to avalanche risk!

[@AplinsintheAlps]

Just to clarify, Gornergrat and Glacier Paradise are the only spots we mentioned as being accessible year-round.

[@Fan652w]

May I ask the obvious question - What do you do in Zermatt when the weather is bad?

[@AplinsintheAlps]

Good question 🙃 There are a handful of activities, like the Matterhorn Museum. Our Zermatt Guide includes an entire section of activities for rainy days! www.aplinsinthealps.com/guides

[@catherineim2431]

WHich hotel did you stay at that picked you up in a carriage?

[@AplinsintheAlps]

Hotel Mont Cervin. 🐴They’re on HotelCard if you’re interested!!

[@SabaFaizanMUA]

Hey guys. Huge thank you i wish i could hug u Jana. I have purchased the hotel card and booked the hotel in August, i am saving around 500 CHF. The disadvantage is that the card will expire next yr in April, so for next year, if i come, i have to purchase a new one. But the good thing is that at this hotel, i will be paying cash at the hotel. That was my worry. Thank you once again. Hope not to cancel and see u again.

[@AplinsintheAlps]

Wow that’s amazing that you saved so much money with HotelCard - what a great deal!!! If you see us again this year during your trip, please stop and say hi 😊😊😊

[@SabaFaizanMUA]

@@AplinsintheAlps of course i will. I hope we dnt cancel at last minute

[@SabaFaizanMUA]

@AplinsintheAlps i will msg u to ask where are u in thise days

[@kerrineilson597]

We won’t have time to see Gornergrat and Glacier Paradise unless we go on the same day. You said that you don’t recommend doing that. So which option would you recommend? Gornergrat or Glacier Paradise?

[@AplinsintheAlps]

You can visit both on the same day if you’d like. But if you can only pick one, we always recommend Gornergrat as the best activity in Zermatt!

[@kerrineilson597]

@@AplinsintheAlps You are always so good to respond to my questions. Thank you so much!

[@blackkitty1774]

Ok. She’s super adorable. No offense to her partner. Just a compliment.

[@AplinsintheAlps]

He agrees! :)