This is Grächen
Grächen is located in the southwest of Switzerland in the
Valais. The mountain village in the Mattertal is a popular destination thanks to its summer and winter sports offerings, its family-friendly atmosphere, and its proximity to the
Matterhorn.
Discover Grächen
The alpine backdrop will delight you when you arrive in Grächen at 1,620 meters. With 300 days of sunshine per year, there’s a good chance the sun will shine during your stroll through the village. From the car-free center, walk to the idyllic natural lake or hike towards Bärgji, where you can enjoy specialties like alpine cheese or house-made sausage.
The Europaweg from Grächen to Zermatt
The
Europaweg from Grächen to Zermatt is one of the most beautiful mountain hikes in the Alps. You’ll hike along varied trails through the Mattertal with its 29 four-thousand-meter peaks. Above
Randa, cross the 494-meter-long
Charles Kuonen Suspension Bridge to the Europa Hut. From there, continue over Täschalp to the famous resort town of
Zermatt. Tip: The 40-kilometer tour can be shortened with postbus and train.
Family adventures in Grächen
For families, the adventure starts right in the village: for example, at
Robi’s Forest Playground with a zipline, petting zoo, and forest kiosk. Or pick up a game backpack at the Tourist Office and head out on the Grächner Zappelpfad. Play islands and enjoyment await on the Magic Water Trail along the Suonen irrigation channels. The Hannigalp cable car with its
Fairy Tale Gondolas is perfectly tailored for families. And in the Hannigalp ski area, a mascot is waiting for the children.
Around Grächen
The top excursion destination from Grächen is Zermatt with Switzerland’s iconic landmark, the 4,478-meter-high
Matterhorn. With the mountain railways, you can reach the most beautiful viewpoints such as
Gornergrat or
Rothorn and the
Glacier Paradise on the Klein Matterhorn. On the way to Zermatt, a stop in the original village of
Randa is worthwhile.
Experience Grächen for less
As a family, you can travel more affordably with the
Swiss Family Card on trains and buses. With the
Hiking-Time Ticket, you get three tickets for the Hannigalp cable car for the price of two. And with the
Peak Pass, you enjoy free rides to the top viewpoints at the Matterhorn.
