The Challenge Trail is a snowshoe trail that leads close to the Gornergrat Bahn railway line from Gornergrat down to Rotenboden. Sparkling snow, sunshine and a magnificent mountain panorama with the Matterhorn promises a memorable hike. Especially after fresh snowfall, ...

Bahnweg Tasch to Zermatt or the Railway Trail makes an ideal family walk, offering close up views of trains of the Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn. The area along the path is also home to marmots and many alpine flowers including some ...

Arigscheis is a hike through the forests above Tasch and is certainly steep but also offers a good chance of spotting wild animals. The name Arigscheis indicates that eagles have been seen here. “Ari” means eagle in the local dialect, ...

There are many trails for all ages around Zermatt. Some trails have specific themes where visitors can enjoy the beautiful view of the magnificent Matterhorn, or enjoy the alpine wildlife. While at Zermatt, you can choose which trail you want ...

If you want to relax with the wonderful scent of herbs, you and your family can go to Ricola herb garden. The Ricola visitor garden in the hamlet of Blatten south of Zermatt offers a feast for all the senses. ...

The Schaliesee lake is another beautiful lake around Zermatt. It lies at 1428 meters flat on the valley floor near Tasch, framed by larches and grassy meadows. It is absolutely an ideal spot for families to relax, swim and to ...

The Mammut via ferrata route A or fixed cable climb leads high above the roofs of Zermatt. There are three sections, A, B, and C which require different levels of ability. Route A is the best route for families and ...

The Forest Fun Park promises a thrilling adventure for the whole family. They have various circuits leading through the treetop, via bridges, ropes and zip wires. This place promises adventure and fun for visitors of all ages. With secured and ...

Zermatt is famous for beautiful alpine nature and the magnificent alpine mountains. From hiking to skiing Zermatt really has it all. But that is not it. There are many outdoor activities you can enjoy at Zermatt with your children. Families ...

Alpensennerei Stafel or Stafel alpine cheese dairy lies at an altitude of about 2200 meters in the Zmutt valley between Furi and Schwarzsee. Here you can view the milk made into cheese. The location is idyllic with alpine pastures scattered ...