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city guide","hw_hub_city_hero_h1":"Things To Do In Zermatt","hw_hub_city_hero_intro":"A car-free mountain village under the Matterhorn, with Europe's highest cable car station above it, skiing on a glacier all year, and the most photographed mountain in the Alps at the end of the main street.","hw_hub_city_hero_image":"1304916","hw_hub_city_hero_overlay":"light","hw_hub_city_hero_cta":"Where to stay | #areas\r\nWhat it costs | #money","hw_hub_city_live_stats":"1","hw_hub_city_stats":"4,478 m | The Matterhorn\r\n3,883 m | Matterhorn Glacier Paradise, Europe's highest cable car station\r\n0 | Petrol cars in the village","hw_hub_city_intro_title":"A car-free village with the Alps' most famous mountain at the end of the street","hw_hub_city_intro_body":"Zermatt is a village at the head of a valley in the canton of Valais, and it is car-free: you arrive by train, and within the village you walk or take small electric taxis.\r\n\r\nAt the end of almost every street stands the Matterhorn, 4,478 metres, the pyramid that everyone recognises. It was first climbed in 1865, a first ascent that ended with four of the seven climbers killed on the way down, and the mountain has claimed more than five hundred lives since.\r\n\r\nAbove the village, a network of railways and cable cars reaches extraordinary height. The Gornergrat railway climbs to over 3,000 metres for a panorama of the Matterhorn and the Gorner glacier. Matterhorn Glacier Paradise, at 3,883 metres, is the highest cable car station in Europe, and its glacier allows skiing all year round.\r\n\r\nIt is very expensive and very beautiful. The Glacier Express, a panoramic train, runs from here to St Moritz.\r\n\r\nTwo or three days, and the weather decides everything.","hw_hub_city_facts":"Getting in | Train via Visp. Drivers must park at T\u00e4sch and take the shuttle train\r\nGetting around | Car-free. Walk, or use electric buses and taxis\r\nCurrency | Swiss franc (CHF), roughly \u20ac1.06 to the franc\r\nAltitude | Matterhorn Glacier Paradise is 3,883 m. Altitude sickness is common\r\nWeather | Cloud often hides the Matterhorn. Check the webcams\r\nGlacier Express | A panoramic train to St Moritz, about eight hours","hw_hub_city_areas_title":"Where to stay","hw_hub_city_areas_intro":"A single car-free village strung along the valley floor.","hw_hub_city_areas_map":"1","hw_hub_city_areas_zoom":"14","hw_hub_city_hostels_pins":"1","hw_hub_city_areas_live":"","hw_hub_city_areas":"Zermatt village | First-timers | The main street and the station: restaurants, shops and most of the beds. | 46.0210 | 7.7490 |  | \nT\u00e4sch | Value | The village down the valley where drivers park, with cheaper beds and a twelve-minute shuttle train. | 46.0700 | 7.7770 |  | ","hw_hub_city_itin_title":"How long have you got?","hw_hub_city_itin_intro":"The routes we would walk, in the order we would walk them.","hw_hub_city_itin":"","hw_hub_city_do_title":"Things to do in Zermatt","hw_hub_city_do_body":"Take the Gornergrat railway, a cog line opened in 1898 that climbs to over 3,000 metres. At the top you look straight at the Matterhorn with the Gorner glacier below and more than twenty four-thousand-metre peaks around you. It is expensive; the Swiss Travel Pass gives a discount.\r\n\r\nGo to Matterhorn Glacier Paradise, at 3,883 metres, the highest cable car station in Europe, for the glacier palace and year-round skiing. Take the altitude seriously.\r\n\r\nWalk the Five Lakes trail, from Blauherd, which passes five mountain lakes \u2014 Stellisee is the one where the Matterhorn reflects in still water on a calm morning.\r\n\r\nVisit the Matterhorn Museum in the village, which tells the story of the first ascent in 1865 and its disaster.\r\n\r\nWalk the mountaineers' cemetery by the church, where many of those killed on the surrounding peaks are buried.\r\n\r\nTake the Glacier Express to St Moritz if you have a day to spend on a slow panoramic train.","hw_hub_city_do_points":"Gornergrat railway | Over 3,000 m, facing the Matterhorn\r\nGlacier Paradise | 3,883 m, and year-round skiing\r\nFive Lakes walk | The Matterhorn reflected in Stellisee\r\nThe mountaineers' cemetery | Free, and sobering","hw_hub_city_do_tag":"things-to-do","hw_hub_city_do_more":"All things to do in Zermatt","hw_hub_city_free_title":"Free things to do in Zermatt","hw_hub_city_free_body":"The view of the Matterhorn from the village is free, and from the bridge over the Vispa near the church it is the classic shot.\r\n\r\nThe mountaineers' cemetery is free.\r\n\r\nThe hiking trails around the valley are free \u2014 it is the lifts and railways that cost. Walking up to Zmutt, an old hamlet above the village, is free and beautiful.\r\n\r\nThe old part of the village, Hinterdorf, with its traditional larch-wood barns on stone stilts to keep out mice, is free to walk.","hw_hub_city_free_points":"The Matterhorn from the village | Free, from the church bridge\r\nThe mountaineers' cemetery | Free\r\nWalk to Zmutt | An old hamlet above the village\r\nHinterdorf | Old barns on stone stilts","hw_hub_city_free_tag":"free-things-to-do","hw_hub_city_free_more":"All free things to do in Zermatt","hw_hub_city_food_title":"Eating and drinking in Zermatt","hw_hub_city_food_body":"Among the most expensive places to eat in Switzerland. A main is CHF 32 to 50 (about \u20ac34\u201353).\r\n\r\nRaclette and fondue are Valais traditions \u2014 raclette in particular comes from this canton.\r\n\r\nMountain restaurants on the ski slopes and trails are expensive but spectacularly placed.\r\n\r\nCoop and Migros in the village are the budget answer, and many visitors self-cater.\r\n\r\nA beer is CHF 8 to 11 (about \u20ac8.50\u201311.50).","hw_hub_city_food_points":"Raclette | A Valais tradition, from this canton\r\nA main | CHF 32\u201350 (about \u20ac34\u201353)\r\nSelf-cater | At Coop and Migros\r\nA beer | CHF 8\u201311","hw_hub_city_food_tag":"food","hw_hub_city_food_more":"All food guides for Zermatt","hw_hub_city_nightlife_title":"Going out in Zermatt","hw_hub_city_nightlife_body":"Apr\u00e8s-ski in winter is the main event, with bars on the slopes and in the village busy from mid-afternoon.\r\n\r\nIn summer it is quieter, with climbers and hikers going to bed early.\r\n\r\nA beer is CHF 8 to 11, and cocktails more.\r\n\r\nIt is a mountain village first; the nightlife follows the ski season.","hw_hub_city_nightlife_points":"Apr\u00e8s-ski | The main event in winter\r\nQuieter in summer | Climbers go to bed early\r\nA beer | CHF 8\u201311\r\nSeasonal | Follows the ski season","hw_hub_city_nightlife_tag":"nightlife","hw_hub_city_nightlife_more":"All nightlife guides for Zermatt","hw_hub_city_transport_title":"Getting around Zermatt","hw_hub_city_transport_body":"Zermatt is car-free. Arrive by train via Visp, or drive to T\u00e4sch and take the shuttle train, about twelve minutes.\r\n\r\nWithin the village, walk or use the electric buses and taxis.\r\n\r\nThe Gornergrat railway and the cable cars to Glacier Paradise and Sunnegga leave from the village.\r\n\r\nThe Glacier Express runs to St Moritz in about eight hours, and is famous for being slow \u2014 it is a sightseeing train rather than a fast connection.\r\n\r\nThe Swiss Travel Pass covers the train to Zermatt and discounts the mountain railways.","hw_hub_city_transport_points":"Car-free | Park at T\u00e4sch and take the shuttle\r\nVia Visp | By train\r\nGlacier Express | Eight hours to St Moritz, deliberately slow\r\nSwiss Travel Pass | Discounts the mountain railways","hw_hub_city_transport_tag":"transport","hw_hub_city_transport_more":"All transport guides for Zermatt","hw_hub_city_money_title":"What Zermatt costs","hw_hub_city_money_body":"Among the most expensive places in Switzerland. Beds are CHF 50 to 110 (about \u20ac53\u2013117), a main CHF 32 to 50, and a beer CHF 8 to 11.\r\n\r\nA day is \u20ac110 to \u20ac180 before lifts.\r\n\r\nThe mountain railways and cable cars are the main cost, and a ski pass is expensive.\r\n\r\nStaying in T\u00e4sch saves on beds.\r\n\r\nThe walking is free, and the Matterhorn from the village costs nothing.","hw_hub_city_money_points":"Bed | CHF 50\u2013110 (about \u20ac53\u2013117)\r\nA day, all in | \u20ac110\u2013180 before lifts\r\nStay in T\u00e4sch | Cheaper beds, twelve minutes away\r\nThe view is free | From the village","hw_hub_city_money_tag":"budget","hw_hub_city_money_more":"All budget guides for Zermatt","hw_hub_city_safety_title":"Staying safe in Zermatt","hw_hub_city_safety_body":"Crime is negligible. The risks are altitude and mountains, and they are serious.\r\n\r\nMatterhorn Glacier Paradise, at 3,883 metres, is reached by cable car in about forty minutes, which is far faster than the body can adjust to. Headaches, dizziness and nausea are common. Move slowly at the top, drink water, and go down if you feel unwell.\r\n\r\nThe Matterhorn has killed more than five hundred climbers. Climbing it is for experienced mountaineers with a guide, not a bucket-list add-on.\r\n\r\nNever go onto a glacier without a guide. Crevasses are hidden under snow.\r\n\r\nWeather changes fast. Check forecasts and webcams.\r\n\r\nEmergency number is 112, and Swiss mountain rescue, Rega, is 1414.","hw_hub_city_safety_points":"Altitude at 3,883 m | Common sickness. Move slowly, descend if unwell\r\nThe Matterhorn | Experienced climbers with a guide only\r\nNo glaciers unguided | Crevasses are hidden\r\nMountain rescue | Rega, 1414","hw_hub_city_safety_tag":"safety","hw_hub_city_safety_more":"All safety guides for Zermatt","hw_hub_city_trips_title":"Day trips from Zermatt","hw_hub_city_trips_intro":"Glaciers, a panoramic railway and a slow train across the Alps.","hw_hub_city_trips":"Gornergrat | Half day | Cog railway | Over 3,000 m, facing the Matterhorn and the Gorner glacier. |  | 1304852\nMatterhorn Glacier Paradise | Half day | Cable cars | Europe's highest cable car station, at 3,883 m. |  | 1304853\nFive Lakes walk | Half day | Funicular to Sunnegga, then on foot | Five mountain lakes, one reflecting the Matterhorn. |  | 1304854\nSaas-Fee | 1.5 hours | Train and bus | Another car-free village, ringed by glaciers. |  | 1304855","hw_hub_city_trips_tag":"day-trips","hw_hub_city_trips_more":"All day trips from Zermatt","hw_hub_city_season_title":"When to go","hw_hub_city_season_intro":"July to September for hiking, December to April for skiing. The glacier allows skiing year-round.","hw_hub_city_season_note":"Average village highs at about 1,600 m. The summits are far colder. The Matterhorn is often hidden by cloud \u2014 mornings are usually clearest.","hw_hub_city_season_rows":"January | -2 | 4 | Ski season\r\nFebruary | 0 | 5 | Best ski conditions\r\nMarch | 3 | 5 | Spring skiing, long days\r\nApril | 6 | 4 | Late season skiing\r\nMay | 10 | 2 | Between seasons\r\nJune | 15 | 4 | Hiking opens\r\nJuly | 18 | 5 | The best hiking month\r\nAugust | 18 | 5 | Warm and busy\r\nSeptember | 14 | 5 | Clear air, fewer people\r\nOctober | 9 | 3 | Autumn, lifts closing\r\nNovember | 3 | 2 | Between seasons\r\nDecember | -1 | 4 | Ski season opens","hw_hub_city_events_title":"What is on while you are there","hw_hub_city_events_intro":"Skiing on a glacier in August, and the mountain that defines everything.","hw_hub_city_events_source":"api","hw_hub_city_events_count":"8","hw_hub_city_events_cache":"24","hw_hub_city_events_cta_label":"All events in Zermatt","hw_hub_city_events_cta_url":"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/events\/europe\/switzerland\/zermatt\/","hw_hub_city_events":"Ski season | December to April | Zermatt ski area | One of the highest ski areas in the Alps, linked to Italy. |  | \nSummer glacier skiing | Year-round | Matterhorn Glacier Paradise | Skiing on the glacier even in summer. |  | \nZermatt Unplugged | April | The village | An acoustic music festival in the mountains. |  | \nSwiss National Day | 1 August | The village | Fireworks and bonfires. |  | \nHiking season | July to September | The valley | When the high trails are clear. |  | ","hw_hub_city_budget_title":"What your trip will cost","hw_hub_city_budget_intro":"Pick how you travel. Per person per night, in euros \u2014 you will pay in Swiss francs, at roughly 1.06 euros to the franc.","hw_hub_city_budget_note":"Shown in euros for comparison; you pay in Swiss francs. The doing line is mountain railways and lifts, which set the budget here.","hw_hub_city_budget_rows":"Shoestring | 53 | 26 | 5 | 20\r\nMiddle of the road | 85 | 52 | 8 | 90\r\nComfortable | 160 | 90 | 12 | 160","hw_hub_city_budget_currency":"\u20ac","hw_hub_city_hostels_title":"Where to stay in Zermatt","hw_hub_city_hostels_intro":"A small, expensive scene in the village; T\u00e4sch is cheaper. Live from Hostelworld.","hw_hub_city_hostels_cta_label":"All hostels in Zermatt","hw_hub_city_hostels_cta_url":"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/europe\/switzerland\/zermatt\/","hw_hub_city_hostels_source":"api","hw_hub_city_hostels_count":"12","hw_hub_city_hostels_cache":"12","hw_hub_city_picks":"Best for solo travellers |  |  | \nBest for a party |  |  | \nQuietest |  |  | ","hw_hub_city_hostels":"","hw_hub_city_faq_title":"Zermatt travel questions","hw_hub_city_faq_note":"The ones we get asked most.","hw_hub_city_faqs":"Can I drive to Zermatt? | No \u2014 the village is car-free. Drive to T\u00e4sch and take the shuttle train, about twelve minutes, or arrive by train via Visp.\r\nWill I get altitude sickness? | Possibly, at Matterhorn Glacier Paradise. It is 3,883 metres, reached by cable car in about forty minutes, which is much faster than the body adjusts to. Move slowly at the top, drink water, and go down if you feel unwell.\r\nCan I climb the Matterhorn? | Only as an experienced mountaineer with a guide. It has killed more than five hundred climbers since the first ascent in 1865, which itself ended with four of the seven climbers dying on the descent.\r\nGornergrat or Glacier Paradise? | Gornergrat for the classic view of the Matterhorn and the glacier, by historic cog railway. Glacier Paradise for extreme height and year-round glacier skiing. Both are expensive; check the webcams.\r\nWhere do I see the Matterhorn reflected? | At Stellisee, on the Five Lakes walk from Blauherd, on a calm morning.\r\nHow expensive is it? | Among the most expensive places in Switzerland. Beds CHF 50 to 110 (about \u20ac53\u2013117), and a day around \u20ac110 to \u20ac180 before lifts. Staying in T\u00e4sch helps.\r\nWhat is the Glacier Express? | A panoramic train from Zermatt to St Moritz, taking about eight hours. It is famously slow \u2014 a sightseeing journey rather than a connection.","hw_hub_city_cta_title":"Say yes to hostels, meet the world","hw_hub_city_cta_body":"Compare Zermatt hostels \u2014 live prices, real reviews and free cancellation on most bookings. Then meet the people already there in the app.","hw_hub_city_cta_buttons":"Find hostels in Zermatt | https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/europe\/switzerland\/zermatt\/\r\nGet the app | https:\/\/hostelworld.onelink.me\/IdiK\/f5a50nhd","hw_hub_city_newsletter_title":"Get the good stuff monthly","hw_hub_city_newsletter_body":"New city guides, deals and route ideas. 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