ZERMATT in Switzerland: The MOST SCENIC skiing village of the alps

Join my tour through Zermatt in Switzerland and it's highlights - my best tipps for one of the finest destinations of the alps for wintersports with possibilities to ski year round and a car-free fairytale village.
Have you ever been dreaming of a real winter wonderland? Of a place where glaciers cover part of the mountains, where the wind dances with clouds and where snow wraps the rocky peaks like a soft blanket? This place exists in a valley in Switzerland. Welcome to Zermatt - a car- free village in the Swiss mountains.
After taking the Lötschberg car train from Kandersteg to Goppenstein we left our vehicle in Täsch - to approach car free Zermatt with it's customized electric vehicles. We rented an apartment in the quarter Winkelmatt (close to the cablecar that goes to Trockener Steg / Zermatt Glacier Paradies).
Here are my favorite things to do in Zermatt:
Ski the breathtaking slopes
Enjoy the view on Matterhorn, one of the most famous mountains in the world!
Have lunch in a mountain hut at the sunny terrace of a restaurant and try Swiss Rösti or the speciality of canton vallais - the "Käseschnitte"
Cross the border to Italy on skis!
Discover the old town of Zermatt with its 500 year old barns and traditional houses
Shop at idyllic Bahnhofstrasse in Zermatt Downtown
Hike the surrounding mountains of Zermatt (e.g. to the cross over Zermatt, from where you have a fantastic view!)
visit the highest viewing plattform of Eruope and the alps on 3883 meters altitude and spot 38 4000 meter high peaks and 14 glaciers in the surrounding mountains
PLEASE NOTE:
Flying drones over the village Zermatt and the skiing area is strictly forbidden due to the close helicopter airports and swiss drone regulations! I operated my drone with a special permit from Air Zermatt.
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// Time of the journey: October/November 2020
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[@glennet9613]

Zermatt is still largely owned and controlled by the original farming families, such as the Julen family, who put heritage and pride over a fast dollar, that is why it is unique in preserving not only the character but the quality.

[@torbot_]

Because of this.. I now want to visit Zermatt! Thank you for being so clear and informative. It’s very helpful! I was wondering- are the trees sick? Or do they change to that orange color during the fall season? They look like evergreen trees to me! (Oregonian)

[@AlpinePinecone]

@@torbot_ look up the larch trees of central WA, fellow Oregonian ;)

[@abelsr5445]

American Rockies have the best snow, but the Alps have THE BEST scenery and local character without question. Simply stunning.

[@Got2Go]

Yes there is really nothing like a nice mountain hut at the alps for lunch. That exists nowhere else.

[@JammyDodger45]

Japan has the best snow. I've skied in Europe, the US and Canada and the snow is not as good as Japan. Something to do with moisture levels in the ice crystals when they form. Try it, you won't be disappointed.

[@sanelucid6942]

I lived in Vail and travelled to Brig where I got a day in Zermatt. MAGICAL! Thank you for this video! What a special place!

[@pizza300]

Reminds me when I was there as child...thanks for sharing it... I was skiing too when I was a boy....more than 50 years ago,it was fun and I liked

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

WOW. Just stunning editing of spectacular scenery. But your voice and story telling is what makes it very special. Thanks - from Australia.

[@Got2Go]

Thank you for that compliment! Great that you joined the journey to so much snow from sunny Australia! ☺️

[@Got2Go]

@stephen glover me too. or even more in the Engadin valley, which is actually my favorite... But I doubt that will ever happen. Hahaha.

[@yourbestfred_YEG]

I learned so much watching this video. Thanks so much for making it! Skiing Zermatt would be a dream 🎿

[@Got2Go]

It’s really a one in a lifetime experience.

[@moneyfran877]

Bro ive been so many times how is it a dream? I live in the UK and go there skiing alot.

[@counterfit5]

@@moneyfran877 it's a bit harder and more expensive to get there from the US, especially the west

[@kani9284]

Eins der besten Skivideos die ich je gesehen habe und ich habe mir viele bisher angeschaut.

[@tedwang6898]

It is a very short clip and particularly your narratives make Zermatt so attractive. Zermatt is already on my list of must-seeing places. Thanks.

[@awdsvx]

I went skiing in Zermatt back in 1992. This video brings back memories. I love to go back. Went back to Switzerland 🇨🇭 back in 2004, but did not have time to go to Zermatt. Someday.

[@fredianacci8283]

We skied Cervinia and Zermatt in 2007 - What a fantastic ski vacation! We loved it and we have fond memories of the people, vistas, and fantastic food as well as the great skiing.

[@sabahatchughtai]

What a beautiful volg! Watched it with my father and he loved the video. ❤️

[@JonKern]

Thanks for all the effort you put into making this fun and informative video!

[@steveschilt7217]

Thank you dear ❤️it was beautiful my great great grandfather was born in Switzerland and came to the USA when he was 4 years old.

[@Got2Go]

Hope you were able to visit Switzerland at one point, it’s really a nice place!

[@WyeExplorer]

Fantastic vlog - as enthralling and beautiful as the Matterhorn. Mark

[@skithewhitestuff]

It is such an amazing place to ski. My wife and I skied there a couple of years ago. Cervinia is wonderful too, the Italian food is Incredible. Another great video, thanks

[@jameshamre8778]

Well done, and Merry Christmas. Thanks for holding on to this until now

[@jennakim1362]

Beautiful! Not only the beauty of the nature but also the way you organized the stories!

[@Got2Go]

Thank you!

[@ionecuff6323]

So very BEAUTIFUL!! I love all the old buildings. They really built things to last back then. I love history and especially the architecture back then. So amazing and beautiful.

[@daveheagy3278]

Thanks for the beautiful journey to the Swiss Alps. The mountains are where my heart is and the Matterhorn a dream journey. Merry Christmas and all the best in 2021.

[@Got2Go]

Thank you so much, merry Christmas to you too!

[@reyguarinnjbchannel5850]

Wow the beauty of Zermatt in Switzerland and sending support

[@graham3777]

Fantastic, I miss the Alps, that made my Christmas. Thanks for making your beautiful videos. Best wishes from Australia.

[@Got2Go]

Hello to sunny Australia! As much as you miss the alps I miss warm weather. 😅

[@davidcrisp9513]

Oh How I Love Zermat and Switzerland. Beautiful !!

[@madventurosox8677]

If it's one thing Covid restrictions have taught me, its that Lea has/is experiencing the worlds most beautiful places and thankfully is sharing them with KZbin. I have taken advantage of many opportunities to travel but I have not been to enough, probably won't get to many more, but greatful people are sharing these types of adventures so we can see these places/people etc. Travel safe, well and far - 👍👍

[@Got2Go]

Thank you! And I hope that there will as well some little or big adventures and travels come up for you - even if you don’t expect them now! Great that you are joining the journey here! ☺️

[@cartolinediviaggio1848]

You are a very special person, I really appreciate how you are in your video, a indipendent, intelligent and adventurous woman. Best wishes for all

[@MickHo-u2b]

Very informative about Zermatt - especially skiing outside the winter season.

[@mauriziobassani1350]

Fantastico video complimenti zermatt che magia di colori bellissimo ciao

[@age01]

Your videos are excellent !!! Your channel is the most professional and the most dedicated to its audience that I have ever seen. I say this by the inclusion of subtitles in several languages and by the very complete texts in the descriptions of the videos. It is also a pleasure to listen to you and enjoy each trip with you. Happy New Year !!! Go for more adventures !!! Gracias !!

[@Got2Go]

Thank you so much for that amazing compliment! Happy new year to you too - and I hope you are joining as well the future journeys! ☺️

[@age01]

@@Got2Go Of course yes, it is an excellent way to see places so far away for me !! kisses and hugs for you and your partner ! Anibal from Argentina.

[@johncranwell3783]

You really do make beautifully made films.... great choreography, music and commentary....thank you for sharing 🙏

[@MrAndreCoutinho]

I second that, great editing and nice presentation.

[@PriitKallas]

I'm in Zermatt / RIffelalp right now. This is the most beautiful skiing areas I have ever visited. Thanks for the video. Great editing.

[@Got2Go]

Oh wow I am envious! Guess it must be great skiing now!!!

[@PriitKallas]

@@Got2Go I have never seen that much powder. At some point, Zermatt was cut off from the rest of the world

[@bengtlindqvist9309]

I long for Zermatt that it hurts....your film gave some relief....thanks for posting

[@brianwalker3171]

You better believe I'd be smoking out my ride Cheech & Chong style while on that 15 minute car train ride! 💨💨

[@عليالحلفي-ق9ب8ج]

A follower from Iraq, peace, mercy and blessings of God be upon you. All success, God willing, and thank you for these beautiful scenes.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤👍👍👍😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘

[@Got2Go]

Thank you so much! And hello to Iraq, would like to visit your country too at one point! 🙏🏻

[@Porsche996driver]

Hopefully humans are worthy to maintain our majestic nature for future generations.

[@tikibeach]

Went there back n the 80's and it was a beautiful place - if expensive!

[@thomearle1294]

Wonderful video. While I have been to Zermatt, I have never skied there. After watching this, I must go back.

[@ilovesuisse1]

Love my country, Switzerland, so much. 😀🇨🇭

[@wytsportsluver1007]

Been there on Summer but i'll be going back in there on Winter... Welcome to Norway. Been to Senja. It was stunning there...

[@stjepannekic3602]

Video and storytelling are excellent! Matterhorn really stands out as one of the most beautiful peaks of world. Sadly, I think I could never afford it to go there because Switzerland is so damn expensive hahaha

[@Got2Go]

Thank you so much! It’s really much cheaper in the off season - and quite worth it!

[@acardiac9041]

no problem...giving you my flat for a small amount for that time...living up here in zermatt

[@0kkla]

@@acardiac9041I would love to take you up on that offer!

[@sharadamohanty5629]

Indeed I enjoyed a lot in this video and through you I also spiritually visited Zermatt and enjoying the ice skating .

[@Got2Go]

Thanks for joining the trip!

[@Kristin_and_Sveins_journeys]

Looks like a great place that only needs to be visited once, must add it to the list of places to visit 😃

[@samil8461]

Liebe aus der Schweiz. Ich habe mir dein Video angeschaut und gleich abonniert, weil ich ein Fan von Matternhorn und Zermatt bin. Genauer gesagt bin ich ein Fan der Schweizer Alpen. Bleib bei der Liebe..

[@musliman8053]

Es ist mir immer eine Freude deine Videos zu schauen! 👌

[@Got2Go]

Danke Tommy! Das freut mich sehr!!!

[@petercourt]

Really enjoyed this video! Excellent production quality too!

[@michelemeixner7604]

Thank you so much for this beautiful video!!! I loved everything about this beautiful place & wish to visit it someday.

[@njpaddler]

Ausgezeichnet, that's my opinion and I'm sticking to it ! That was a wonderful treat for a COVID shut-in who misses skiing as much as motorcycling. Fröhliche Weihnachten !

[@Got2Go]

Frohe Weihnachten! I miss skiing too - I guess I took the best decision to go skiing that early in the season as most places couldn’t even open this year and I as well don’t want to be in a gondola with many other people now that COVID got so bad again... 😔

[@palantir135]

Been there several times in summer. I stayed in Saas Grund. Magnificent views. The Lötschental is one of the most beautiful valleys I’ve visited.

[@ebybabu4374]

inspiring narration and brilliant cinematogarphy.

[@nikosamargianitakis]

Well done, keep traveling vigorously with us. Very nice video. Good luck.

[@arvopart1038]

Uau! Just wonderful! Add to this the beatiful presenter, and this is a great video! Congrats!

[@RobertSkinn]

Brings back memories of snowboarding from Cervinia and crossing over the Swiss border. Lovely video. Thanks so much x

[@Got2Go]

One day I as well want to stay on the cervinia side! Merry Christmas to you!

[@RobertSkinn]

@@Got2Go And a Merry Christmas to you too Lea x

[@gmtcap]

Best footage ever of Zermatt .... beautiful!!!!!

[@Got2Go]

Thank you!

[@BP-kv8el]

Excellent video. That food looked pretty good. Zermatt now is a must.

[@Got2Go]

The best food 😍

[@waseemhaydar]

Wow wonderful 🥰🥰 Nice work Best of luck

[@nikoscosmos]

So beautiful, so nice, melted cheese and Toblerone, paradise on Earth? Guten Rutsch!

[@Got2Go]

Yes, paradise indeed!!!

[@Tom-sj9qw]

Took that cartrain over 100 times going to aletsch arena! Stunning views

[@Capo51]

Marvellous drone shots🌹. You have a very nice, soft but informative way to present your destinations. Keep up your great work. ✌️. Thank U4 sharing!

[@guydumont7904]

such a wonderful landscape you made us part of, I visited Zermatt only one's as a child but think must visite again one day. Thank you very much for this amazing video, have great end of the year !

[@jamieingels1190]

This is the most beautiful ski village I've ever seen. You're video really brought it into reality.

[@johnburgess5534]

A wonderful travelogue, super presentation, photography, scenery. A treat for us all who are locked down in UK. Thanks. JB

[@Got2Go]

Thank you! ☺️

[@johnbernal9628]

Thank you...for sharing..going there this February. I know what to look for.thanks again.

[@spacepuppy440]

Such a great video - thank you. Nicely edited and really informative. I really want to go there now!!

[@OK-qg9tm]

Spectacular video shots, spectacular place. Spectacular skiing. Marry Christmas 🎅🎅

[@bengtwahlstedt1021]

Beautiful video 🙂❤!!!

[@atlanticalpine3070]

Fantastic skiing, different options each day.skiing into Italy wonderful..beautiful village

[@ALLROY240]

I bought a Wenger watch in Zermatt over 20 years ago, and the f@kn watch still goes today. Thank you Zermatt!

[@Got2Go]

So maybe you should visit Zermatt again if the watch at one point breaks?! 🤔

[@ALLROY240]

@@Got2Go I would be happy to. Be nice to walk around those mountains again, last time I stayed in a mountain place just below Hornli hut.

[@BonBonBonni]

Beautiful video, thanks for sharing!

[@pedrorodriguez8859]

Qué lugares están bellísimos tan increíbles que nos transportarte más allá de lo humano. Saludos y gracias.

[@d3r3kyasmar]

My dream destination.

[@pollekepmtb]

Hello Lea, again a fantastic video. Ganz tolle bilder. Keep up the good work.Frohe Weinachten und ein gutes neu jahr.

[@Got2Go]

Frohe Weihnachten! Und auch schonmal einen guten Rutsch! ☺️

[@MrAndreCoutinho]

What a great trip, I loved everything ❤️

[@dukeonearth]

I loved the trip because it gave me very good memories of climbing the Breithorn in the summer and the ski holiday we had there a few years ago. Matterhorn rulzzzzz

[@Got2Go]

I guess the hiking must have been quite tough! The gondolas are a bit more convenient 😂

[@vitacit]

Just a week ago, we walked from Zermatt up to Hornlihutte, then around the lakes to Trockener steg, up to Gandeghutte and walking down to Zermatt. Almost 30 kms of walking. Fantastic hike !

[@Got2Go]

That sounds awesome. I hope that I can travel to Zermatt again too!

[@sergioscalia5922]

Super video with enchanting music...😍😍😍

[@allisonle8596]

Wow. I hope to experience Zermatt one day.

[@mf5531]

i would love, LOVE to visit there some day. thank you for a great video and hello from the usa.

[@christophmensch3945]

Your video is full of awesomely beautiful, interesting and diversified impressions about Zermatt area! All-year winter wonderland glacier, electric, yummy, spectacular sceneries…. nothing left to desire! Thank you for being with us on Christmas Eve with such an amazing and special Christmas Edition 👍 video! A Very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you and your travel partner! I didn’t even miss motorcycle content!

[@Got2Go]

Christoph, thank you so much for all your nice words! It makes me very happy that you enjoyed this video too - and that you didn’t even miss the motorcycle 😅. Promise we will be back to the Norway journey next week though (even though it will be an episode with a little hike 😂). Frohe Weihnachten! 🎄

[@EAR21]

Beautiful photography! Beautiful views!

[@benjeanettebooth1800]

Vielen Dank für Ihren Ausflug. So schön und gemütlich die Alpengebiete durch Ihre Begleitung erleben zu können.

[@leocomans9311]

What a beautiful report from a beautiful place Lea, we used to ski with friends for 20 years in der Aletsch Arena. We made every time we went a daytrip to Zermatt, oder Saas-Fee or Crans Montana. Beautiful, every time again. Travel tipp for you (probably you did it already); The Aletsch Glacier is a visit worth wile. I love your video's and the way yo make them. It shows us a lot of all the beautiful places, and gives us a sneak peak in your heart. Thank you.

[@phcastilho]

Thank you Lea for taking me to such beautiful places with you. Awesome video ! Congrats from Rio !

[@jameswesthart5873]

Very nice video. Enjoyable.

[@dukeonearth]

Happy newyear with hopefully al lot of biketrips and nice holidays. Grtzz from Holland.

[@BrennenL]

I LOVED this video. I'm so grateful you made it! I hope I can ski one day over there. Especially see the town during Christmas.

[@bjrnbirkeland5893]

Wow, would have loved to spend a holiday there, alpine skiing. Yet another very nice video from you Lea.

[@Got2Go]

Thank you! It’s really worth a visit! 😍

[@grizzyblue]

Amazing journey. . Interesting that Zermatt is fully car free and maybe I´ll dream of the delicious dishes and skiing in a fantastic landscape. Thanks for the insights.

[@christopherthompson4464]

You love the Earth.

[@paulcosgrove6160]

Thanks for all the great videos, have a good Christmas and hopefully a better New Year!

[@Got2Go]

I wish you the same Paul! Thanks for following the journey! ☺️

[@winstonclarke9221]

That was a very nice view, of Zermatt you show there✌.

[@NomadSweden]

Thank you for a beautiful reportage of Zermatt. I've been skiing there but I still learned a lot from this video. Best wishes for 2021 and hope to see a lot more from you. /Rob

[@Got2Go]

I think it’s one of the best skiing destinations - unfortunately not the whole skiing area was open yet when I visited! So guess at one point I have to go again in the main season!

[@anatar1166]

How good, thank you! Wish I were there...

[@alfonsocrespo4945]

Hello Lea, what beautiful places, and Mount Matterhorn. It is a skier's paradise, as you mentioned. Happy 2021 and happy holidays Thank you so much. Greetings from Argentina.

[@Got2Go]

Happy holidays to Argentina! I spent Christmas in 2016 in Buenos Aires - still remember it very well! 😍

[@Ma0Matthew47]

What a beautiful video. I was lucky enough to climb the matterhorn from the Leone ridge (Italian side) last summer and I must say the views from the top are just incredible but it was very scary climbing down. I will have to return to enjoy the view of the mountain from the Swiss side one day.

[@1har2vey3]

I visited Zermatt in may 2002 but not skiing, just hiking. It's a classic.

[@Roberta_Esposito]

Absolutely breathtaking thank you Lea

[@stephenlee9553]

Excellent video, two thumbs up 👍👍

[@christ9376]

Lovely video. Beautiful scenery and very well made. 👍

[@daveydoo3173]

Aww wow i loved it... Zermatt looks lovely, the buildings look beautiful and the snow amazing...

[@davidchristensen9645]

I love Zermatt thank you for the memories 🙂

[@isaacrojas3909]

Suck a beautiful and very well made video! Congratulations!

[@deanmaguire9773]

MERRY Christmas Lea absolutely loved this vid thanks for taking the time to post it stunning scenery wow skiing as well really enjoyed it see you soon in your next vid take care and be safe awesome channel 🥰🤗👍

[@Got2Go]

Thank you Dean for following the journey for such a long time and merry Christmas to you too! See you in the next episode!!!