Gornergrat railway Zermatt travels on a winding route through alpine scenery.

The 80 best outdoor activities in Zermatt

4.7(82 Reviews)

In Zermatt there are numerous outdoor activities to do all year round. Some get your adrenaline pumping, while others await you with stunning views or challenge your dexterity. By the way, there are also outdoor activities that are suitable as a bad weather idea or for a family trip. Sometimes you can even bring along your dog on these activities. Some outdoor activities, you can easily join on your own while for others, you should participate in a professionally guided tour for safety reasons.

8 Activities

Gornergrat Railway in Winter, red, snow-covered landscape

Ticket

Gornergrat Bahn ticket from Zermatt

4.7(45)

Validity: All day

FromCHF 121

Tour

Breithorn mountain tour from Zermatt Guided: Private or group

5.0(8)

Validity: All day

FromCHF 225

Tandem paragliding over Zermatt with snow-covered mountains.

Adventure

Zermatt paragliding in front of the Matterhorn

4.8(4)

Duration: 1:30 hours or 2 hours

FromCHF 240

Group activity during the basic course in high-altitude mountaineering on the Breithorn in 2023.

Tour

High altitude tours basic course incl. mountain tour Breithorn Zermatt with overnight stay

Validity: All day

FromCHF 1,420

Hiker hiking at the Matterhorn in Zermatt

Tour

Lost valley guided mountain tour Zermatt

5.0(1)

Validity: All day

FromCHF 535

Wanderung zur Hörnlihütte am Matterhorn mit atemberaubendem Ausblick auf die Berge und Natur.

Tour

Hike to the Hörnli hut from Schwarzsee Zermatt

Validity: All day

FromCHF 140

Klettersteig in Zermatt mit atemberaubendem Ausblick auf die Berge und Natur im Sommer.

Adventure

Via ferrata Schweifinen for families and beginners

Validity: All day

FromCHF 150

Klettersteig Zermatt: Herausforderung beim Klettern in den Alpen mit spektakulaerer Aussicht.

Adventure

Via ferrata Schweifinen for advanced Zermatt

Validity: All day

FromCHF 180

Ticket

Gornergrat Bahn ticket from Zermatt

Take the Gornergrat Bahn from Zermatt to the Gornergrat and enjoy the breathtaking view of the Matterhorn and the surrounding peaks. The cogwheel railroad takes you to over 3100 m above sea level!

4.7(45)

Validity: All day

Use your phone or print out the voucher

No booking fees

No queues

Discount: GA, Halbtax, Swiss Travel Pass

Free cancellation

4.7(45)

booked 387 times

FromCHF 121

Tour

Breithorn mountain tour from Zermatt Guided: Private or group

Climb with a guide a four-thousand-meter peak of the Valais Alps and experience the view of 37 other four-thousand-meter peaks. This tour starts in Zermatt and is suitable for beginners and is done as a mountain tour in summer and as a ski tour in winter.

5.0(8)

Validity: All day

Use your phone or print out the voucher

No booking fees

Free cancellation

German, English, French

5.0(8)

booked 81 times

FromCHF 225

Adventure

Zermatt paragliding in front of the Matterhorn

Duration: 1:30 hours or 2 hours

Enjoy a paragliding flight in tandem over the wonderful landscape around Zermatt. You fly in the middle of the area of 4000m mountains and look at the unmistakable Matterhorn.

4.8(4)

Duration: 1:30 hours or 2 hours

Free cancellation

German, English, Chinese, Korean

4.8(4)

booked 28 times

FromCHF 240

Tour

High altitude tours basic course incl. mountain tour Breithorn Zermatt with overnight stay

Attend a two-day course in which you learn how to use crampons and glacier equipment. The next day you can climb your first 4000m peak, the Breithorn.

Validity: All day

Use your phone or print out the voucher

No booking fees

Free cancellation

German, English, French

FromCHF 1,420

Tour

Lost valley guided mountain tour Zermatt

Experience absolute tranquility and a magnificent view of the Matterhorn on a guided hike to and through "The Lost Valley" above Zermatt.

5.0(1)

Validity: All day

Use your phone or print out the voucher

No booking fees

Free cancellation

German, English, French

5.0(1)

FromCHF 535

Tour

Hike to the Hörnli hut from Schwarzsee Zermatt

Hike from Schwarzsee to the Hörnlihütte and experience the Matterhorn up close. From the Hörnli ridge you have a magnificent view of the breathtaking Valais mountains.

Validity: All day

Use your phone or print out the voucher

No booking fees

Free cancellation

German, English, French

booked 6 times

FromCHF 140

Adventure

Via ferrata Schweifinen for families and beginners

Climb with a private mountain guide through the mammoth via ferrata Schweifinen in Zermatt. Use route A for the family. This first part is considered easier and is suitable for children and beginners.

Validity: All day

Use your phone or print out the voucher

No booking fees

Free cancellation

German, English, French

FromCHF 150

Adventure

Via ferrata Schweifinen for advanced Zermatt

Climb with a private mountain guide through the mammoth via ferrata Schweifinen in Zermatt. Use routes B and C for experienced via ferrata climbers. These routes have different entry points.

Validity: All day

Use your phone or print out the voucher

No booking fees

Free cancellation

German, English, French

FromCHF 180

Other activity categories

Hände von Personen in bunten Pullovern, die sich zur Mitte zusammenlegen.

Team event

5 Activities

Wanderer auf Steg vor spiegelndem Wasser und Bergen

Bad weather

3 Activities

Zermatt

Zermatt is famous for the largest summer ski area in Europe. Skiers from all over Europe are drawn here for training. The view of the Matterhorn is also legendary. In total, 38 of the 48 Swiss four-thousand-meter mountain giants can be found in Zermatt alone. In between, huge glaciers push their way through the high valleys. In addition to being a mountaineer's paradise, Zermatt offers beautiful hiking routes and bike trails. Hiking enthusiasts enjoy the scenery on mountain railroads and lifts that are extensively networked throughout Zermatt.