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The 35 best outdoor activities in Zermatt

Name: The 35 best outdoor activities in Zermatt
Brand: Swiss Activities
Rating: 4.73 (251 reviews)

4.7 (251 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

TicketHigh demand

Gornergrat Bahn ticket from Zermatt

4.7(141)

FromCHF 66

TicketHigh demand

From Zermatt: Matterhorn Glacier Paradise Ticket for round-trip cable car ride

4.6(46)

FromCHF 112.50

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Breithorn Mountain Tour, Climbing, Zermatt, Rock Formation

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Breithorn mountain tour from Zermatt Guided: Private or group

4.8(40)

FromCHF 225

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Adventure

Paragliding “The Spectacular” in Zermatt

5.0(3)

Duration: 2 hours

FromCHF 240

Tour

Guided mountain bike tour in Zermatt private

5.0(1)

Duration: 3 hours or 6 hours

FromCHF 300

Tandem paragliding over Zermatt with snow-covered mountains.

Adventure

Zermatt paragliding in front of the Matterhorn

4.8(5)

Duration: 2 hours

FromCHF 340

Matterhorn: Reflection in the clear lake with green meadows and impressive mountains in the surroundings.

Tour

5 Lakes Hike Zermatt

FromCHF 535

Hike to the Hörnlihütte at Matterhorn with breathtaking views of the mountains and nature.

Tour

Hike to the Hörnli hut from Schwarzsee Zermatt

FromCHF 550

Ticket

High demand

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 (141)

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Discount: Halbtax | Swiss Half Fare Card, Swiss Travel Pass

Free cancellation

4.7 (141)

booked 2,094 times

FromCHF 66

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From Zermatt: Matterhorn Glacier Paradise Ticket for round-trip cable car ride

You depart from Zermatt via the cable car to the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise and back. The highest 3S cable car takes about 40 minutes to reach Europe's highest mountain station at Klein Matterhorn.

4.6 (46)

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No queues

Discount: GA, Halbtax | Swiss Half Fare Card, Swiss Travel Pass

Free cancellation

4.6 (46)

booked 1,121 times

FromCHF 112.50

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Tour

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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.

4.8 (40)

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Free cancellation

German, English, French

4.8 (40)

booked 132 times

FromCHF 225

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Largest selection in Switzerland

Over 100,000 satisfied customers

Free cancellation option

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Adventure

Paragliding “The Spectacular” in Zermatt

Duration: 2 hours

Fly with the paraglider from Rothorn (3,100 m above sea level) and enjoy breathtaking views. Experience the Matterhorn and the entire mountain world from a unique perspective.

5.0 (3)

Duration: 2 hours

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Free cancellation

English, French, German

5.0 (3)

booked 29 times

FromCHF 240

Tour

Guided mountain bike tour in Zermatt private

Duration: 3 hours or 6 hours

A very unusual and incomparably beautiful mountain bike tour awaits you. With a guide, you will ride through lush forests, climb impressive mountain passes and enjoy views that will inspire you.

5.0 (1)

Duration: 3 hours or 6 hours

Free cancellation

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

5.0 (1)

FromCHF 300

Adventure

Zermatt paragliding in front of the Matterhorn

Duration: 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 (5)

Duration: 2 hours

Free cancellation

Chinese, English, German, Korean

4.8 (5)

booked 130 times

FromCHF 340

Tour

5 Lakes Hike Zermatt

Walk the 5-lakes trail and admire the reflection of the Matterhorn in the water along the way. It is a varied mountain hike with direct views of the Valais mountain giants.

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Free cancellation

German, English, French

booked 6 times

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.

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Free cancellation

German, English, French

booked 7 times

FromCHF 550

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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.

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