10 Best Things To Do in Zermatt, Switzerland

What are the CAN’T MISS experiences in Zermatt, Switzerland? Matterhorn Glacier Paradise? The 5 Lakes Hike? Exploring Zermatt village? PRESS PLAY to find out!

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If you wanna see the Matterhorn, then you’ll want to visit Zermatt, Switzerland! After spending 2 weeks here, we put our brains together to come up with a list of the top 10 summer activities we’d recommend to a first-time visitor.

_If you only have time for one activity, we recommend doing #1 on this list._
_If you have time for 2 activities, prioritize #1 and #2._
_The more time you have, you can keep working your way down the list._

10 | Luxury: This is the perfect way to relax your muscles after jet lag and hiking! And it might even be a _free_ activity.

9 | Natural beauty: Jana’s favorite type of landscape, just a short walk outside of Zermatt village.

8 | Cultural experiences: Can you visit Switzerland without seeing edelweiss or alphorns?!

7 | Glacier views: Discover where you can literally ride _over_ glaciers!!

6 | Hiking: Zermatt is a hiker’s paradise! We've hiked more than 50 miles during our trips to Zermatt, and this may be our favorite trail of them all.

5 | Adventure activity: If we could only recommend one adventure for your trip, it would be this thrilling, high-speed activity!

4 | Swiss animals: Hike to meet these famous, friendly creatures — and even pet them!

3 | Matterhorn reflections: You’re here to see the Matterhorn, right? We help you find the best spots to see this magnificent mountain!

2 | Swiss food: Did you know that Zermatt is the top culinary village in the Alps? Don’t miss these foodie destinations!

1 | If we only had one day in Zermatt, we’d go HERE! Watch now to see what it is!

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[AlansWoodworking]

I'd also recommend the Hörnlihütte. It's a bit harder than most walks, but the views are fantastic and if you go a bit further you can get to the start of the first pitch where the real climbing starts.

[Fanw]

Thank you for an excellent video. I have been visiting Switzerland most years since 1971! In 2024 I went twice. I entirely agree with what you said about Gornergrat. It is in my view the best mountain ride in Switzerland. Note in particular it is way ahead of Jungfrauchjoch; and the fare is MUCH MUCH CHEAPER!

[danielberger]

I have only been to Zermatt once for a couple of hours, and the ride to the Gornergrat is exactly what we did. The view is literally breathtaking.

[thesewinggarden]

We loved Gornergrat! We stayed at Hotel Beau Rivage which is owned by Olympic Gold Medal skier Max Julen and his family. His restaurant at the hotel is second to none. Be sure and order the Chateaubriand which is the best we’ve ever eaten anywhere! The family is so friendly and we learned so much about Zermatt from them and the hotel is full of Swiss charm! Bonus: The rooms overlook the main cemetery which is beautiful by day and gorgeous at night with all the candlelight throughout it! We learned so much about the families that take care of it. We hope to be back soon!

[dereklamle]

Awesome video! Riding mountain carts and petting sheep have me sold on another trip to Switzerland

[DanielaAndrica]

I like you and your videos a lot! I would also recommend a beautiful 2-3h hike + taking pictures to Hörnlihütte. Loved it!❤

[kosterjm]

You guys nailed this. Gornergrat (and everything you can do on the way down) is breathtaking and fun.

[NewCastleIndiana]

Thanks. I only really splurged on one thing in my trip in July, and that was the Matterhorn glacier Paradise. I try to travel and see and do things that I can’t at home. That was the first thing I did. Then it was all more affordable, Mountain and high Alpine Road driving experiences. Remember the discount for doing that and the corner at the same time.

[brianjohnson]

Great video as usual! It’s very helpful to prioritize given limited time. Guessing Brett likes the sauna because it reminds him of TN summers….

[MrGreatplum]

Great video; I’ve only been to zermatt for the day (when we stayed in sass fee) and, yes, we went up the Gornegrat!

I’d love to go back to zermatt but I’m not that much of a fan of the lunar landscape! Give me green alps any day!

[kosterjm]

Did you do the kickbike ride from Sunnegga back to town?

[ttva]

What time can we go to Zermatt? Can you advise right time (winter or summer) for there? Thanks in advance 🎉

[jordandhs]

Great video - must get in some of these over the summer this year.

But surely the number 1 thing to do in Zermatt has to be skiing. 🎿