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Main village center with traditional chalets, luxury boutiques, restaurants and iconic Matterhorn views
Quieter area with best Matterhorn views, close to Sunnegga lift station
Upper village with access to Gornergrat railway, traditional atmosphere
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Zermatt is car-free. Drive to Tasch and take the shuttle train (12 min, every 20 min), or take the scenic train from major Swiss cities
Early morning offers the clearest views and the famous alpenglow. The mountain often gets clouded by afternoon
No! Summer offers incredible hiking (400km of trails), glacier visits, mountain biking, and year-round skiing on the glacier
Useful tips for visiting Zermatt
The Gornergrat sunrise experience is magical but requires booking special early trains. Worth every franc
Pack layers - weather changes quickly in the mountains. Temperature can drop 15-20°C at altitude
The Peak Pass gives unlimited access to all lifts and is worth it for 2+ days of mountain exploration
Reserve restaurant tables in advance during peak season - popular spots book out quickly
Cost of food, accommodation and services
Prices are approximate and may vary by season and area.
Hotels and rental prices
Prices are approximate. Book in advance during high season.
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Cards accepted everywhere. CHF local currency. EUR accepted at poor rates. Very expensive alpine resort. Mountain huts sometimes cash-preferred.
UBS and Raiffeisen ATMs on Bahnhofstrasse only options in car-free village. NO exchange offices in Zermatt! Closest in Visp (35km by train). Hotels exchange at HORRIBLE rates - avoid. Shops accept EUR but 15-20% worse rate - always pay CHF! Matterhorn village expensive - withdraw enough in Zurich/Geneva before mountain journey. Mountain huts cash-only - plan ahead for Gornergrat/Klein Matterhorn trips!
Service included. Rounding up appreciated. 5-10% for exceptional mountain guide service.
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