Excursions - Zermatt (Valais)
Tobboganing
The toboggan run at Rotenboden is fun for children and adults.
Marveling at records
The Breithorn (4,164 m.a.s.l.) is ideal for beginners to try their hand at climbing a mountain of more than 4,000 meters. Its snow-capped peak is rather flat and is thus easier to handle than most other mountains. A guide helps one get to the top in about two hours. The tour starts at the mountain station of the Klein Matterhorn (3,883 m.a.s.l.).
Great Ski Runs
17 tough kilometres of piste: deep black sections, glaciers and breathtaking heights.
Hotels
The cozy Kulm Hotel Gornergrat, located at a breath-taking 3100 m.a.s.l., is built of solid stone with Swiss pine interiors. The comfort offered here is superb.
Five stars adorn the Riffelalp Resort. At an altitude of 2,222 m.a.s.l., and 600 meters above Zermatt, it is located at the highest altitude of any luxury hotel of this class in Europe.
Nature
13 Ricola herbs grow in the Ricola Herbal Garden. These are the ingredients, ranging from peppermint to thyme, that give these candies their delicious taste.
Theme and discovery trails
Discover a top-class natural paradise: the Gornergrat Bahn takes you from Zermatt up the 3089 m high Gornergrat.
Winter huts in Switzerland
On your descent from Matterhorn glacier paradise to Zermatt, do you fancy taking a short break to enjoy a delicious cream slice as a crowning end to the day? If so, stop off in the Restaurant zum See.
The interior is artistically designed and conveys a cosy mountain atmosphere.
A magnificent location with a view of the Matterhorn. Renowned cuisine. Great ambience with a personal touch.
Lamb Chops Provençal with Rösti/Gratin und vegetables. Lamb filet in a pastry shell with rosemary sauce and winter salad.
Here you will find the tranquility for which Findeln is famous. Breathtaking views and fantastic food.
Live music, Coffee Blauherd, daily changing cocktail specialties.
One of the best mountain restaurants in the Alps (Sunday Times). Lively party spirit. Live bands.
The Zmutt Hunter's Parlour can only be reached by foot. Enjoy the tranquility and the cosy atmosphere, while you sip a glass of wine surrounded by magnificent scenery.
Budget-priced cuisine is the motto of Othmar's Ski Hut. We are offering wild Alaska salmon, Rösti (Hash browns) and pasta dishes as well as home-baked cake.
A cosy mountain restaurant with sun-terrace. Stylish interior with rustic ambience. You are pampered in a cosy atmosphere. Fine specialties.
In Restaurant Sunnegga you will enjoy the sun from morning to evening - as the name implies. Rarebits, Rösti and a children’s platter – and a magnificent view of the Matterhorn.
An ideal destination for winter hikers. Skiers enjoy the delicious offerings before the nightlife beckons. Restaurant Ried is located on the Sunnegga side.
Magnificent views of the Matterhorn! Self-service: Raclettestübli (Raclette Parlour) in the middle of the Gornergrat skiing area.
We operate a small, cosy restaurant, located on the Gornergra descent (Near Furi). Our restaurant is decorated in the Valaisian style and offers plenty of sunlight and marvellous views.
A unique location in the Matterhorn glacier paradise skiing area, at the foot of the Theodul Glacier. The terrace is opposite the Matterhorn.
From our terrace you will have an excellent view of the valley and you can observe the local fauna. The animals often come up to the restaurant.
A very cosy mountain hut, which can be rented by private parties for evening events. Professional music equipment available. Opposite the Matterhorn.
The rustic "Stübli" (Parlour) decorated in the farmer's style beckons you to stop by and sip a good glass of hock.
Après-Ski Hut with live music. Romantic restaurant with fantastic views of Zermatt "by Night".
Crowns the summit of Mt. Rothorn; one of the most beautiful vantage points of the Zermatt mountain world.
Unique location high above Zermatt, offering a grand panoramic view of four-thousand-metre peaks (29 in total!) The sunrises and sunsets at the Matterhorn are legendary.
Excellent cuisine. The restaurant is located in a scenic hamlet.
Venison is served all year round. Every day a different main course. Diverse menu. Something for every taste.
Adrenalin
Which of us has not dreamed of delighting our beloved with an extra special weekend away? And what could be more exciting and romantic than a night in an Igloo Village?
Romantic winter taverns
The interior is artistically designed and conveys a cosy mountain atmosphere.
Lamb Chops Provençal with Rösti/Gratin und vegetables. Lamb filet in a pastry shell with rosemary sauce and winter salad.
Here you will find the tranquility for which Findeln is famous. Breathtaking views and fantastic food.
One of the best mountain restaurants in the Alps (Sunday Times). Lively party spirit. Live bands.
The Zmutt Hunter's Parlour can only be reached by foot. Enjoy the tranquility and the cosy atmosphere, while you sip a glass of wine surrounded by magnificent scenery.
Budget-priced cuisine is the motto of Othmar's Ski Hut. We are offering wild Alaska salmon, Rösti (Hash browns) and pasta dishes as well as home-baked cake.
An ideal destination for winter hikers. Skiers enjoy the delicious offerings before the nightlife beckons. Restaurant Ried is located on the Sunnegga side.
A very cosy mountain hut, which can be rented by private parties for evening events. Professional music equipment available. Opposite the Matterhorn.
Winter taverns with panoramic views
A magnificent location with a view of the Matterhorn. Renowned cuisine. Great ambience with a personal touch.
A cosy mountain restaurant with sun-terrace. Stylish interior with rustic ambience. You are pampered in a cosy atmosphere. Fine specialties.
In Restaurant Sunnegga you will enjoy the sun from morning to evening - as the name implies. Rarebits, Rösti and a children’s platter – and a magnificent view of the Matterhorn.
Magnificent views of the Matterhorn! Self-service: Raclettestübli (Raclette Parlour) in the middle of the Gornergrat skiing area.
Crowns the summit of Mt. Rothorn; one of the most beautiful vantage points of the Zermatt mountain world.
Unique location high above Zermatt, offering a grand panoramic view of four-thousand-metre peaks (29 in total!) The sunrises and sunsets at the Matterhorn are legendary.
Summer mountain tips
No other mountain is quite as photographed as the Matterhorn - the
views from the "five lakes route" are some of the most popular.
Pearls summer
Imagine what it feels like to have 480 horsepower at your command, nothing but snow as far as the eye can see, a pale moon in the sky and only the hiss and crackle of your colleagues' radio messages for company. That is the world of the Pistenbully operator. Those who want to experience it live can hitch a lift on one in Zermatt. They will even have a chance to pilot the monster caterpillar and to prepare part of the glacier piste ready for the next day’s skiing.
Pearls
Imagine what it feels like to have 480 horsepower at your command, nothing but snow as far as the eye can see, a pale moon in the sky and only the hiss and crackle of your colleagues' radio messages for company. That is the world of the Pistenbully operator. Those who want to experience it live can hitch a lift on one in Zermatt. They will even have a chance to pilot the monster caterpillar and to prepare part of the glacier piste ready for the next day’s skiing.
Gems off the Beaten Path - Excursion ideas
Imagine what it feels like to have 480 horsepower at your command, nothing but snow as far as the eye can see, a pale moon in the sky and only the hiss and crackle of your colleagues' radio messages for company. That is the world of the Pistenbully operator. Those who want to experience it live can hitch a lift on one in Zermatt. They will even have a chance to pilot the monster caterpillar and to prepare part of the glacier piste ready for the next day’s skiing.
The professional piste experience - a behind-the-scenes look
Imagine what it feels like to have 480 horsepower at your command, nothing but snow as far as the eye can see, a pale moon in the sky and only the hiss and crackle of your colleagues' radio messages for company. That is the world of the Pistenbully operator. Those who want to experience it live can hitch a lift on one in Zermatt. They will even have a chance to pilot the monster caterpillar and to prepare part of the glacier piste ready for the next day’s skiing.
