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Zermatt — Things to do
Zermatt hosts a variety of winter activities from tobogganing and sleigh rides to ice climbing and mountaineering. For the group with non-skiers, the resort has something for everyone. Winter activities include ice hiking, ice climbing, snowshoeing, ice skating, sleigh-riding, helicopter rides, curling... the list goes on.
Things to do
Air Zermatt
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+41 (0)27 966 8686
Left out of the station (the main street is on the right) and head to the end of town (about 500m), Air Zermatt is on your left. Sightseeing with a...
Alpine Centre
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+41 27 966 2460
Guided climb. 120chf for a group (four to seven people) or 450chf for a private lesson. Take a guided climb through impressive rock formations that...
Alpine Photo shop
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+41 27 967 5588
This shop has a great selection of Zermatt photographs, postcards and souvenirs as well as being a good place to get your holiday snaps developed....
Anorak
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+41 27 968 1777
A high-quality shop for mountain gear that also hire out a range of telemarking and touring equipment. Stocks brands such as Patagonia, Norrona...
Aufdenblatten & co hardware
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+41 27 967 3433
Plenty of things for your kitchen. If you are planning on buying some Swiss kitchen knives or a fondue set, this is the place to come. They...
Bayard Sport & Fashion
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+41 27 966 4960
Main rental shop is next to the station, also specialises in snowboard rental. Four other shops along the main street, all but one dealing in rental...
Bayard Willy butcher
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+41 27 967 2266
A great butcher that also sells an impressive selection of local produce such as wine, pasta and delicatessen products. Open 8am-12pm, 2-7pm.
Biner Bakery
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+41 27 967 6167
Most bakers sell pretty much the same things; a good selection of freshly baked bread, pastries and sandwiches, as well as some milk, cheese and eggs...
Air Zermatt
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+41 (0)27 966 8686
Left out of the station (the main street is on the right) and head to the end of town (about 500m), Air Zermatt is on your left. Sightseeing with a...
Alpine Centre
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+41 27 966 2460
Guided climb. 120chf for a group (four to seven people) or 450chf for a private lesson. Take a guided climb through impressive rock formations that...
Curling
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+41 27 966 3000
Obere Matten, turn right out of the train station, walk 100m and turn left and head down Hofmattstrasse until you see the ice rink on your left. 8chf...
Ice skating - Zermatt
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+41 27 967 3673
Natural and artificial skating rink with toy penguins for children to hold onto for stability.
Turn right out of the station, walk 100m and turn left...
Indian Park
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The Indian Park, right of the Bontadini chair lift, is run by 5 Italian shapers and provides excellent fun for all levels.
If you are in Zermatt...
Indoor Climbing
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+41 27 966 2460
Triftbachhalle, walk down Kirchstrasse and bear left before the park, carry on down this street and the hall is on your right. The Triftbachhalle is...
Mountainguide Adventure
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+33 4 50 01 02 98 / +33 6 71 62 23 38
This company organizes ski touring, off-piste guiding, heliskiing and ice climbing.
Paragliding
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+41 27 967 6744
On the river between Hofmattstrasse and Kirchstrasse. 150chf for a flight from Rothorn to Sunnegga, 190chf for Rothorn to town. See Zermatt's...
Snowshoeing and Hiking
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+41 27 966 2460
Venture into the mountains and explore the Alpine forests, take in the breathtaking scenery and spot some of the local wildlife. Equipped with...
Swimming Pools
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Hotel Christiana, take Sunneggastrasse Street from the river near the Sunnegga lift station and take the second left. This hotel has a large...
Bowling, pool and table football
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Country Bar, follow Hofmattstrasse down past the ice rink, the bar is on the right after the second crossroads. 16chf per hour per table. Five...
Cinema
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+41 27 967 6636
Turn right out of the station, walk 100m and turn left - the cinema is on your right. Heinz Julen, a Zermatt artist and architect, designed this...
Daniela steiner spa
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+41 27 966 88 88
Opposite the alpine centre. The glorious 5-star Mont Cervin palace lets the public into their spa and it's definitely worth a visit. The daniela...
Hotel Mirabeau
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+41 27 966 2660
A great five star hotel.
The hotel has a spa which is open to non-residents. A luxurious range of treatments for men and women including pedicures...
Vanessa beauty-oase
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+41 27 966 5555
On the west bank of the river at the northern end of town. Offers a range of massages and beauty treatments.
Vernissage Cinema
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+41 27 967 6636
Local artist Heinz Julen exhibits his work and that of visiting artists in this trendy cinema. Ask at the Tourist Office in resort for full...
Alpine Photo shop
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+41 27 967 5588
This shop has a great selection of Zermatt photographs, postcards and souvenirs as well as being a good place to get your holiday snaps developed....
Anorak
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+41 27 968 1777
A high-quality shop for mountain gear that also hire out a range of telemarking and touring equipment. Stocks brands such as Patagonia, Norrona...
Aufdenblatten & co hardware
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+41 27 967 3433
Plenty of things for your kitchen. If you are planning on buying some Swiss kitchen knives or a fondue set, this is the place to come. They...
Bayard Sport & Fashion
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+41 27 966 4960
Main rental shop is next to the station, also specialises in snowboard rental. Four other shops along the main street, all but one dealing in rental...
Bayard Willy butcher
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+41 27 967 2266
A great butcher that also sells an impressive selection of local produce such as wine, pasta and delicatessen products. Open 8am-12pm, 2-7pm.
Biner Bakery
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+41 27 967 6167
Most bakers sell pretty much the same things; a good selection of freshly baked bread, pastries and sandwiches, as well as some milk, cheese and eggs...
Boite a chocolat
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+41 27 967 0025
This is a very quaint and homely chocolate shop and cafe which opened in 2010. Despite being small this is an every popular place to indulge in a...
Boutique Niki
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+41 27 967 51 4
Upmarket fashion outlet selling brands including Burberry, Timberland and DKNY.
On the Hofmattstrasse, walk 100m from the station up Main Street and...
Bucherer jewellers
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+41 27 967 5353
One of the most luxurious and therefore expensive jewellery and watch shops in Zermatt. Selling brands such as Rolex, Gucci and Tag Heuer, it's...
Co-op
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A large supermarket with a good selection of produce including a range of sandwiches and salads. Delivery service available. Open 8.30am-7pm Monday...
Alpine Centre
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+41 27 966 2460
Guided climb. 120chf for a group (four to seven people) or 450chf for a private lesson. Take a guided climb through impressive rock formations that...
Glacier Express
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+41 27 927 7777
If you’re after a longer sightseeing trip, take the Glacier Express from Zermatt to St. Moritz. The journey takes seven-and-a-half hours and...
Glacier Palace
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Take the cable cars from the Klein Matterhorn lift station up to the top of Klein Matterhorn. Walk out of the lift station and the Glacier Palace is...
Gornergrat Bahn
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+41 27 927 7777
Departing approximately every twenty minutes from Zermatt, this rack-and-pinion railway is one of the most scenic journeys you take. With new twin-...
Horse drawn carriages and sleighs
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+41 79 436 7612
Either phone and book them to collect you up somewhere (hotel/chalet) or they can often be picked up in the station square. Sit back and enjoy the...
Snowshoeing and Hiking
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+41 27 966 2460
Venture into the mountains and explore the Alpine forests, take in the breathtaking scenery and spot some of the local wildlife. Equipped with...
Walking tours - Zermatt
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There are several historical walking tours through the village and are available with the following guides:
Edith Villagers-Imark : +41 27 967...
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