The best of Zermatt walking tour
Together with a professional guide, you will visit the most charming places in the city. What mystery story happened on July 14, 1865? What is the meaning of “Matterhorn”? You will have a chance to explore the city while hearing fascinating facts and legends. Do you know when the image of the “Matterhorn” first appeared? You will be surprised how many stories are hidden in the streets, buildings, and corners of Zermatt. Your charming guide will tell you what is special and unique about living in this city. Perfect for those who are visiting the city for the first time and want to get the most out of it!
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St Mauritius Church
Zermatt's main church at the end of the main road. It was built in 1913 and features a beautiful 18th-century altar. Feel free to pop in and enjoy your holiday at St. Mauritius Church and surrounding area.
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Matterhorn Museum
This state-of-the-art crystal museum offers fascinating insights into Valesian village life, hiking, starting a trip to Zermatt and life the Matterhorn claims. The infamous broken rope is on display.
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Mountaineers' Cemetery
Walking in Zermatt's Twin Tombs – the cemetery of the climbers in the gardens of Zermatt's St. Mauritius Church and the main cemetery across the street – is a miserable experience. Numerous graves tell of the untimely deaths of Monte Rosa, Matterhorn and Brethron.
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Matterhorn Glacier Paradise (Schluhmattstrasse, 3920 Zermatt, Switzerland)
The views from Zermatt's cable car are breathtaking, but Matterhorn Glacier Paradise is the icing on the cake. Don't miss the Glacier Palace. An ice palace with glittering ice sculptures and ice slides to collapse first. Finished off with a spectacular snow tube in the snow.
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Gornerschlucht
Walk from Zermatt along the river to this spectacular gorge is a 1.5 km walk carved out of green Serpentinite rock and accessed via a series of wooden stairs and walkways. Taking a visit to Gornerschlucht is a good choise for the family.