Top 10 Things to Do in Zermatt with Your Family and Kids – I

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Are you planning a vacation to a destination in Swiss Alps? You should consider Zermatt because it is one of the family and kid friendly tourist destinations in the Swiss Alps. There are bunch of things that you can do with family and kids. Do you want to know what are they? Read this post to know about 10 activities that you can enjoy with family and kids at Zermatt.

10 Activities to Do in Zermatt with Your Family and Kids

The activities mentioned here are gathered from tourist responses across various online platforms. You can easily create a best experience for your family by considering any of these activities in Zermatt for kids and family.

    • The Matterhorn: The first time you see the Matterhorn, you will be overpowered with a feeling of familiarity. This is because you have seen this mountain on your favorite chocolate – Toblerone. Over the years, the Matterhorn has become the most photographed mountain in the world.  It looks like a snow-capped jewel in crown on the skyline of Zermatt. The closest you can get to this mountain is at Klein Matterhorn. You can climb into any of the cable car (close to your accommodation) and funicular to reach the place. If you wish to summit the mountain, you need to be in a good physical shape because it is little difficult to climb.

 

    • Gornergrat Bahn: The beauty of Zermatt is sure to evoke a divine feeling within you. There will be several moments during your stay in Zermatt when you will evoke the feeling of “WOW”. The Gornergrat Bahn train ride is one such activity that you can enjoy with your family and collectively say a big wow. This train ride will take you closer to the Matterhorn, and peaks like Rotenboden and Riffelberg before stopping at the Gornergrat Bahn. A small tip: Sit on the side of the window to have a close peek of Matterhorn. There are several photo-op opportunities awaiting you! You will be amazed to know that Gornergrat Bahn is the Europe’s highest cogwheel rail.

 

    • The Matterhorn Museum: If you are in Zermatt on a short vacation with your family and kids, and wish to explore the place, then the Matterhorn Museum should be the first name in your list. The museum traces the journey of Zermatt from a tiny village in Swiss Alps to the largest ski resort in the world today! The museum also exhibits the infamous first ascent to the Matterhorn, and lifestyle in the tiny village.

 

    • Matterhorn Glacier Paradise: A cable car ride to this place will provide you spectacular view of 30 mountain peaks, and 14 glaciers – many of them are in Italy and France. Also, you will get a chance to see the Matterhorn. The Matterhorn Glacier Paradise hosts skiers on all 365 day!

 

  • Mountaineers Cemetery: Mountains in Zermatt have attracted climbers, since late 16th Century. Many climbers have lost their lives while attempting during the ascent. The Mountaineers Cemetery is dedicated to all those who lost their lives over the years. You can spend some time here, leave flowers and candles, or say your silent prayers before moving on to the next destination.

Is this all you can see at Zermatt? No. There is more of it. You can check the next blog to know the family and kid friendly destinations in Zermatt.

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