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18 Listed places
4.6 average across 18 rated listings
Gornera • Bahnhofpl. 1 • Sunnegga
Paid admission; budget tier, with current tariffs available through the official visitor contact – Outdoor viewpoint free; railway tickets paid, with seasonal fares and travel-pass discounts
Popular Neighborhoods:
Gornera Bahnhofpl. 1 Sunnegga Matterhorn glacier paradise Matterhorn Glacier Paradise

Chapelle du Gornergrat Bernhard von Aosta

Bahnhof Gornergrat 1
Famous for: A 1950 Gornergrat summit chapel dedicated to Saint Bernard, candle-lighting and immense Matterhorn views.

A 1950 mountain chapel near Gornergrat’s 3,100-metre summit, where candle-lighting meets Matterhorn and glacier views above Zermatt.

Pilgrims Alpine scenery seekers History Buffs

Dossen Gletschergarten

Dossen
Famous for: Ice-shaped bedrock formations and close-up Alpine geology on mountain paths above Zermatt.

Explore Ice Age-sculpted rock at Dossen Gletschergarten above Zermatt, a free Furi-area stop near the Hängebrücke suspension bridge.

Hikers Nature Enthusiasts Geology Fans

Forest Fun Park Zermatt

Zen Steckenstrasse 121
Famous for: A forest high-ropes course with five trails, 25 ziplines and continuous Saferoller belay safety.

Forest Fun Park Zermatt has five high-ropes trails, 25 ziplines and 83 obstacles, with three-hour Big Trail adventures for ages eight and…

Families with active kids Adventure Seekers Outdoor enthusiasts

Gorner Gorge

Gornera
Famous for: Historic wooden walkways above the Gornervispe, waterfalls, and steep greenish serpentinite walls south of Zermatt.

Explore Gorner Gorge in Zermatt via wooden walkways above waterfalls and green serpentinite walls, with seasonal hours, access tips, and nearby walks.

Geology enthusiasts Short-walk hikers Waterfall photographers

Gornergrat Observation Platform

Famous for: Sweeping views of the Matterhorn, Monte Rosa and Alpine glaciers from a historic cog railway summit.

Ride from Zermatt to Gornergrat for Matterhorn views, 29 four-thousanders and glacier panoramas, with practical rail, access and summit visiting tips.

Landscape photographers Scenic rail travelers Alpine hikers

Gornergrat Railway

Bahnhofpl. 1
Famous for: Historic electric rack railway journeys from Zermatt to sweeping Matterhorn, Monte Rosa, and Gorner Glacier views.

Ride Zermatt’s Gornergrat Railway to 3,089 meters for Matterhorn and glacier views, with Riffelsee walks, historic trains, and practical travel tips.

Railway enthusiasts Alpine photographers Families seeking mountain views

Grindjisee

Grindjisee
Famous for: Matterhorn reflections, larch-framed shores and rare high-moor alpine flora on Zermatt’s Five Lakes Walk.

Grindjisee, a 2,324-metre lake above Zermatt, pairs Matterhorn reflections with rare alpine flora on the scenic Five Lakes Walk.

Nature Enthusiasts Hikers Landscape Photographers

Hängebrücke

Furi
Famous for: A 100-meter pedestrian suspension bridge crossing the Gorner Gorge near Furi and the Dossen Glacier Garden.

Cross Furi’s 100-meter Hängebrücke above Zermatt’s Gorner Gorge, then explore the Dossen Glacier Garden on a mountain walk reached by gondola.

Mountain walkers Landscape photographers Geology enthusiasts

Kirchbrücke

Kirchbrücke
Famous for: A free riverside photopoint framing the Matterhorn from Zermatt’s historic old-village bridge.

Free, 24-hour Matterhorn photopoint on Zermatt’s Kirchbrücke, where the Matter Vispa, old village and sunrise light frame the peak.

Photographers couples mountain lovers

Matterhorn Glacier Palace

Matterhorn Glacier Paradise
Famous for: Illuminated ice sculptures and walk-through passages carved deep beneath the glacier at Klein Matterhorn.

Explore Matterhorn Glacier Palace above Zermatt: illuminated ice tunnels, changing sculptures, and practical tips for the Klein Matterhorn ascent.

Alpine sightseers Ice sculpture enthusiasts Families with older children

Matterhorn Glacier Paradise

Matterhorn glacier paradise
Famous for: Europe’s highest cable-car station, a 3,883-meter viewing platform, and an ice palace beneath the glacier.

Ride from Zermatt to Matterhorn Glacier Paradise for a 3,883-meter lookout, glacier ice palace, and practical advice on tickets, transit, and altitude.

Alpine panorama seekers Cable-car enthusiasts Glacier skiers

Matterhorn Museum – Zermatlantis

Kirchpl. 11
Famous for: The broken rope from the Matterhorn’s first ascent and an underground reconstruction of historic Zermatt.

Explore Zermatt’s underground Matterhorn Museum, with reconstructed village interiors, the 1865 climbing rope, and practical tips for a 60–90-minute visit.

Mountaineering enthusiasts Alpine history buffs Families with school-age children

Matterhorn View

Famous for: Free village-level views of the Matterhorn above Zermatt’s rooftops and the Matter Vispa river.

See the Matterhorn from Uferweg in central Zermatt: a free riverside photo stop with sunrise views, nearby Kirchbrücke, and easy village walks.

Landscape photographers Budget travelers Families with strollers

Mountaineer’s Cemetery

Kirchstrasse
Famous for: Poignant memorial inscriptions honoring climbers lost on the Matterhorn and Zermatt’s surrounding Alpine peaks.

A free, open-air memorial beside St. Mauritius Church in Zermatt, honoring climbers lost on the Matterhorn, Monte Rosa and Alpine peaks.

History Buffs Solo Travelers Mountaineers

Sunnegga

Sunnegga
Famous for: Fast funicular access to Matterhorn views, Leisee swimming, family playgrounds and the Sunnegga–Rothorn ski sector.

Ride Zermatt’s funicular to Sunnegga at 2,288 metres for Matterhorn views, Leisee swimming, Wolli playground adventures and beginner-friendly winter skiing.

Families with young children Beginner skiers Alpine day hikers

Wolli Wonderland

Famous for: Wolli-themed family adventures at Leisee, with lakeside play equipment, a rope-operated raft, and Matterhorn views.

Plan a Wolli-themed family outing above Zermatt: Leisee’s playground, rope raft, Matterhorn views, and practical Sunnegga transport tips for families.

Families with young children Mountain railway enthusiasts Summer picnickers

Zermatt Bergbahnen AG

Schluhmattstrasse 123
Famous for: Operating Zermatt’s mountain lifts to Matterhorn Glacier Paradise, glacier skiing and panoramic Alpine hiking routes.

Ride Zermatt Bergbahnen from Winkelmatten to Matterhorn Glacier Paradise, with summit views, ice tunnels and practical advice on tickets and transport.

Alpine sightseers Experienced skiers Mountain hikers

Zermatt Sign

Schwarzsee 2600 m
Famous for: Oversized Zermatt lettering near Schwarzsee gondola station, framed by close Matterhorn views and alpine scenery.

Find the Zermatt Sign at Schwarzsee, above the village, with Matterhorn views, gondola access, and short walks to the alpine lake and…

Mountain photographers Gondola sightseers Alpine walkers
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  • Gornera: Check the listed addresses and travel time from your base when grouping visits in this area.
  • Bahnhofpl. 1: Check the listed addresses and travel time from your base when grouping visits in this area.
  • Sunnegga: Check the listed addresses and travel time from your base when grouping visits in this area.
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