Zermatt really has everything for all ages. For families who are planning a vacation and have a child under 9 years old, you have to check these out. Zermatt-Matterhorn was awarded the “Families Welcome” label in the past. This is because the little ones are kings at this destination. Children up to age 9 travel for free on all of the mountain lifts all year long. There are further discounts for young children up to age 16 too. If you are planning to travel to Zermatt with children, don’t forget to get free passes.
With the Bambinis Free Ski Pass, children up to age 9 can ride for free in Zermatt during winter. The ski pass is issued with a photograph so if you want to get this pass, don’t forget to have an official document with the date of birth written.
The Wolli Pass has price reductions for children and youngsters. To get this pass, you will need to provide an official ID. With this wonderful pass, children can go on Zermatt-Sunnegga lift, Eisfluh lift, Findelbahn, and Leisee shuttle. This pass is an ideal ticket for children who wants to take their first ski runs at the Wolli beginner’s park.
During winter there are other passes such as on Saturday in winter children up to age 16 can ski for free. This includes entry to the glacier palace on the Matterhorn glacier paradise so if you are planning to go this winter up to the glacier palace on the Matterhorn, remember to go there on Saturday.
For all year, there are many reductions for children and youngsters such as children up to age 16 with an SBB junior or grandchild card can travel free on all mountain lifts in Zermatt when accompanied by a parent or grandparent. In order to get this card, just go to any SBB train stations and present your child’s official ID. At Zermatt children benefit from 50% reduction until they reach the age of 17. And in summer, children up to age 6 can travel for free on the Gornergrat Bahn and for free up to age 9 on the Zermatt Bergbahnen AG.
With these wonderful reductions and free passes, you can fully enjoy Zermatt with your children. You can go on the Gornergrat Bahn and take an amazing ride through the beautiful alpine mountains or go on lifts high up on one of the famous alpine peaks. Knowing these free passes and discounts, you can really enjoy your time at Zermatt.
