- Make the panoramic journey by cable car to Cervinia in Italy on the Matterhorn Alpine Crossing
- Ride the cog-wheel railway to Gornergrat for the best view of the Matterhorn
- Enjoy two guided walks per week with Inghams holidays to Zermatt, perfect for exploring the stunning surroundings
Zermatt is the ultimate destination for summer holidays in the Swiss Alps, with the iconic Matterhorn as its star attraction. While mountaineers have long used this picturesque town as a base for scaling the famous 4,478-meter peak, the Matterhorn is just one of 38 towering mountains over 4,000 meters in the area. This makes Zermatt a paradise for hikers, with footpaths winding through valleys, gorges, Alpine meadows, and up to rugged high-altitude terrain. Beyond the trails, the charming town invites you to relax, wander its streets, and soak up the views from sunny café terraces. Outdoor enthusiasts can also enjoy cycling, climbing, high ropes, via ferrata routes, and year-round glacier skiing.
Walking holidays in Zermatt: mountains, lakes and gorges
Walking holidays in Zermatt offer much more than just the Matterhorn. For those seeking a challenge, the trails around Rothorn provide rugged terrain and stunning views, while a visit to the chapel at Schwarzee, dedicated to Mary of the Snows, offers a peaceful retreat with spiritual significance for mountaineers. Zermatt’s extensive network of lifts and mountain railways makes it easy to access the best viewpoints, ensuring that hikers of all levels can enjoy the surrounding beauty. On the town’s outskirts, a series of staircases and boardwalks lead into the Gorner Gorge, where the raw power of nature is on full display, adding an extra layer of wonder to your walking adventure.
Exploring the Matterhorn region
The highest cable car in Europe takes you to Klein Matterhorn (3,883 meters. It’s no relation to the actual Matterhorn, which lies just a few kilometres across the mountain pass but offers exceptional views of some of the highest glaciers and summits in the Alps, including Mont Blanc. Known as Matterhorn Glacier Paradise, it’s an Alpine wonderland with a restaurant, a cinema showcasing Zermatt’s wildlife and mountaineering history, and the Ice Palace, where you can explore life beneath the glacier. For a unique experience, take the new Matterhorn Alpine Crossing, a luxurious cable car linking Zermatt with the Italian village of Breuil-Cervinia.
Relax on holiday in Zermatt
Before the 19th Century race to climb the Matterhorn made Zermatt famous, the residents were quietly getting on with farming the green pastures here. Many of the old wooden buildings still frame the pedestrianised streets, window boxes overflowing with flowers. You can take your pick of bars, restaurants, and shops – and of the suntrap terraces made for sipping a coffee under the watchful eye of the Matterhorn. To find out more about how mountaineering transformed Zermatt, duck into the underground Matterhorn Museum.
Family holidays in Zermatt: mini mountain adventures
Gornergrat is one of the most family-friendly mountains in Zermatt. For starters, you get to travel aboard a 19th-century cog railway with views of the Matterhorn and the Monte Rosa massif. At the top, you can meet the cute black-nosed sheep that graze on the pastures, admire the plants in the highest Alpine garden in Europe, or wander one of the many well-signposted footpaths. Alternatively, take the funicular up to the playgrounds and swimming lakes of Sunnegga.
Why book a summer holiday in Zermatt with Inghams?
Experience the freedom of flexible walking holidays in Zermatt with Inghams. With no fixed itineraries and no moving around each night, you can simply unpack, settle in, and explore at your own pace.
- With 90 years of travel experience, we know how to take the hassle out of your holiday to Zermatt
- Flights or rail, transfers, and accommodation are included in every holiday package plus two optional guided walks per week
- We’re with you every step of the way with insider knowledge and tailored support from our Destination Experts during your holiday
- During your stay you’ll have access to our Digital Resort Guides, which are packed with self-guided walks, things to do and useful information for your Zermatt holiday
Discover more Inghams holidays to Switzerland
