Things To Do

In Zermatt there’s no shortage of things to do for skiers and non-skiers. Check out the tourism and ski resort websites below. We’ve also added some additional recommendations of our own.

Zermatt Tourism

Zermatt Bergbahnen

Activities

Ski

Ski two countries in one day (rent skis from Bayard)
Zermatt is on the Ikon Pass

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Hike & Explore

Hike to a gourmet restaurant
Explore town and the shops on Bahnhofstrasse

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Spa

Treat yourself
Most hotel’s spas are open to the public

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Sightseeing Flights

Air Zermatt offers helicopter tours

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Gornergrat

Take a 30 minute train ride to the top of Zermatt

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Fatbike

Sims family approved

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Ski Lessons & Guides

For private and semi-private lessons, a touring or freeriding guide, check these out:

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Zermatters

Restaurant Recommendations

Zermatt, a foodie’s ski resort. Scroll down for some of our favorites.

Tip: We suggest making lunch and dinner reservations at least a month in advance. Most restaurants in town offer two dinner seatings (6:00 and 8:00 p.m.).

Restaurants in Town

Restaurant Schäferstube

Traditional & local cuisine
Known for its lamb specialties
Reservations required

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Brasserie Uno

Casual fine dining
Sydney & Pawel’s recommendation
Reservations required

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Sonnmatten

Cozy & chic
Sims family favorite
Reservations required

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Grampi's

Casual Italian
Kitchen open until 2am
Walk-ins welcome

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Brown Cow Pub

Casual pub fare
Joel Janzen’s favorite
Walk-ins only

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Fuchs Bäckerei & Café

Casual & quick
Getwingstrasse 24 location has seating
Walk-ins only

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Lunch on the Mountain

Chez Vrony

Ski-in/ski-out or hike up
Findeln area, piste 6
Reservations required

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Findlerhof

Ski-in/ski-out or hike up
Findeln area, skier’s right, piste 6
Reservations required

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Adler Hitta

Ski-in/ski-out or hike up
Findeln area, skier’s right, piste 6
Reservations required

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Fluhalp

Ski-in/ski-out
Skier’s left, piste 19
Reservations required

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Blatten

Ski-in/ski-out or hike up
Skier’s left, piste 50
Reservations required

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Stafelalp

Ski-in/ski-out
Skier’s left, piste 52
Reservations required

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