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Zermatt Ski Holidays

At a glance

  • High-altitude skiing
  • Europe's highest slopes
  • Picturesque
  • Ski in Zermatt & Cervinia

Great for

  • Groups
  • Off-piste
  • Luxury
  • Heli-skiing
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Ski Holidays in Zermatt

Stay in the world capital of alpinism and ski in sight of the Matterhorn: the greatest mountain destination in Switzerland and quite possibly the world, Zermatt has an unbeatable mix of dizzyingly snow sure slopes, a delightful old mountain town and some of the most jaw-dropping surroundings you'll ever set sight upon.

  • Flight Time
  • 1.5 hours
  • From London
  • Nearest Airports
  • Geneva, Zurich
  • Time zone
  • GMT + 1 hour
  • Language
  • German, French, Italian, Romansh
  • Currency
  • Swiss Franc
  • Ski Season
  • Dec - April

Zermatt Stats

Top Altitude
3,899m
Bottom Altitude
599m
Resort Altitude
1,620m
Total Piste
200km
Longest Run
25km
Slope Orientation
N, S, E, W
Vertical Drop
2,300m
Skiable Vertical
2,300m
Night Skiing
Yes
Glacier Skiing
Yes

Zermatt belongs to Switzerland's Valais canton, which rubs shoulders with the Italian Alps. You'll find it surrounded by nearly a third of Europe's 4000m peaks and, most notably, right at the foot of the Matterhorn. Even if you haven't heard of this mountain, chances are you'd recognise it - national landmark of Switzerland, the inspiration for the Toblerone and a peak photographed more than any other.

Besides the picturesque scenery, these mighty mountains come with a cool climate, ever-white glaciers and a stonking amount of snow. World-class slopes stream down from dizzyingly high altitudes - some skiable year-round, some reaching over to Italy, each more exciting as the next. Picturesque Rothorn, sunny Gornergrat, lakeside Schwarzsee and family favourite Sunnegga make up the 200km of local slopes. 54 highly efficient lifts connect the slopes, and many are fitted with a handy audio information system. Zermatt also has Europe's highest mountain station, set at a whopping 3883m.

An area lift pass grants access to 160km more terrain in Cervinia, allowing you to enjoy the Swiss and Italian Alps. You can extend this to include the Val d'Aosta with the International Aosta pass.

Off the slopes, the offerings manage to be just… + more

Winter Sports Ratings

Beginners

Intermediate

Advanced

Snowboarding

Zermatt Transfer Times

Geneva 3 hrs
Zurich 3 hrs 50

The nearest airport to Zermatt is Zürich at 248 km or about 3 hours by car

What's the ski area like in Zermatt?

There are 200km of runs in the local area alone and a massive 360km overall if you count the Matterhorn's Italian side. With Cervina, Zermatt forms the 'Matterhorn Ski Paradise' where SNO lovers of all abilities are blessed with high altitude terrain - and lots of it! Everyone's a winner in a ski area this big and brilliant. Still, if we had to pick where it shines, we'd say it's incredibly fantastic for intermediate and advanced level skiers and snowboarders.

There's oodles to discover off the… + more

Which other ski resorts are near to Zermatt?

The nearest ski resorts to Zermatt include Saas Fee, Cervinia.

Ski Area Facts

LocationSwitzerland, Alps.
Established1928
Downhill200km
Lift Pass380 CHF (6-day Zermatt pass)
434 CHF (6-day International Zermatt-Cervinia pass)

Beginner Slopes

32.2km19%

Intermediate Skiing

120km54%

Advance & Expert Terrain

9.4km5%

Snowboarding Trails

200km100%

What is Zermatt like for Beginner skiers?

If you're a keen beginner, you'll love Zermatt, which has convenient nursery slopes, lovely wide pistes to practice on and much more once you've conquered the snowplough. The ski schools have an excellent reputation, whether you're learning in a group or solo with a private instructor. See if the ticket office can still book the Wolli-Skipass, which gives you use of the beginner slopes and easy runs for free for children up the age of nine. Wolli's Park is a terrific learning area for tots.… + more

What is Zermatt like for Intermediate skiers?

Intermediates should find over half of the pistes here skiable, with 21km of snow sure trails on the and some smashing reds at the Matterhorn base. With the whole area pass, you can schuss over to Cervinia via the Theodulpass for a taste of the Italian Alps – time it right and you can tuck into pizza on the mountainside for lunch, usually saving you a bit of money also.

What is Zermatt like for Advanced skiers?

For experts, the National's one of many cracking black runs and mogul lovers must attempt the famously challenging Triftji.

What is Zermatt like for snowboarding?

Freestylers should take the Furggsattel chairlift to the Theodul Glacier. The Gravity snow-park has excellently maintained jumps and rails of all sizes for everyone from beginners to pro's all year round.

What is Zermatt like for off-piste skiing?

A significant asset to the area is the 36km of untouched powder slopes (marked as yellow runs and avalanche protected). These can mostly be found in the Stockhorn and Rothorn areas, and let you freeride to your heart's content on some of the finest steeps and drops in the Alps. As well as cruising (or bolting) down these, you can Heli-ski/board on 10 incredible routes, go ski-touring in the backcountry, race in the Matterhorn Ultracks.

What is Zermatt like for cross country skiing?

Most cross country near Zermatt will be down the mountain near Tasch. There is a route with an altitude of 1864m, the "Füri - Schweigmatten", with the impressive vistas.

Zermatt Restaurants

You'll find a range of restaurants serving the inevitable Swiss and Italian delicacies as well as Tex-Mex and sushi. Swiss celebrity chef Ivo Adam offers some real gourmet indulgence. After Severn at the Backstage Hotel has good food and spectacular views can be enjoyed from the sunny terrace at Adler Hitta, and you can keep up to date with the sporting world at Time Out Sports Bar & Grill. To extend your culinary experience, take a kitchen tour to see the other side of the restaurant.

Where to eat in Zermatt and on the mountain

Arvenstube A variety of international and Swiss dishes is served in this paneled dining room

Berghaus Matterhorn Various Rösti close to the Matterhornduring the opened months July until September Telephone +41 27 967 22 64… + more

Fuji of Zermatt Specialites are cooked before your very own eyes on our unique and authentic teppanyaki tables

Matterhorn hostel open: the whole year from 33E /night

Elsie's Bar "Let us make you feel at home". In the centre of Zermatt lies the exclusive Elsie's Bar. After skiing or walk through the… + more

Restaurant Walliserkanne The variety of our cuisine is based on traditional and carefully chosen dishes: specialities from the valais… + more

Restaurant China Garden Our team from China creates exquisite delicacies and spicy surprises in our modern Chinese restaurant. Enjoy… + more

Steakhouse zur alten Mühle The cosy atmosphere will make your dinner an unforgettable experience. In our comfortable Steakhouse 'Zur… + more

Ristorante La Dolce Vita La Dolce Vita is in the most breathtaking mountain backdrop of the alps. Let yourself be taken on a culinary… + more

The Pipe: Deli | Cafe | Bistro If you want to dine somewhere different, with fantastic food and friendly ambiance, reserve a table at… + more

Time Out Sportsbar & Grill Make the most of your ‘time out’ with good food and drink in a vibrant atmosphere and keep up to date… + more

Amandine Renowned for always pairing their chefs and clients as perfectly as their ingredients, Amandine uses your specifications to… + more

Tyrone Power Having spent a decade cooking around the world: plundering the markets of Egypt and Morocco, perfecting Asian-fusion food… + more

Zermatt Après Ski

Zermatt has voted the world's best après ski resort by the World Snow Awards in the past, making it a wise choice if you want a whale of a time post-skiing. Sure – it doesn't come cheap, but you won't find better if you want quality. Across sixty bars and numerous nightclubs, you can relax, unwind and party through the night. Harry's Bar is the place to dance to cheesy pop and Papperla offers a pubby atmosphere, but you can't come to Zermatt without being tempted into the Hennu Stall (at the end of the Furi-Zermatt slope) which has live DJ music. Designed to look like a boat, the Snowboat Cafe has a fun cosmopolitan scene, with delicious cocktails and a sushi bar.

Bars Late Night Clubs and Cafes in Zermatt

Elsie’s Bar The most chic bar in town where the beau monde squeezes in to drink champagne

Broken Disco Zermatt's cult disco is located beneath the resort's oldest vaulted cellar. 22:00-03:30

Brown Cow The most popular hang-out in town. It's a great place to meet for coffee and a snack

Vernissage Vernissage is situated in the heart of the quintessential mountain village of Zermatt. With its cozy yet trendy atmosphere,… + more

Schneewittli Night Club Schneewittli is Zermatt's Alpine fairy tale palace - for big kids who don't want to go to sleep yet! With a… + more

Papperla Pub You can't visit Zermatt without stopping in the Papperla Pub! This is where tourists, locals, young, old, beer buffs and… + more

Zermatt Activites for Non-skiers

If you like hiking or walking, you've come to the right place. Zermatt is a top hiking, walking and snowshoeing destination with 70km of routes to hike or walk and four snowshoe trails. Ice climbing is another popular activity where there are heights to conquer and sights to discover (the frozen waterfalls are remarkable). For a bird's eye view over the Swiss, Italian and French Alps, paragliding is a must. For other outdoor activities, there's an excellent toboggan run and natural and artificial ice rinks for skating and curling.Fun can't only be found outdoors in Zermatt, where some great indoor activities are also on offer. The Triftbachhalle has a huge climbing wall, and there's also a cinema, swimming pool, games room, tennis court and museum as well as Spas and salons where you can relax and rejuvenate

Air Zermatt Sightseeing flights in Zermatt and the surrounding area are an unforgettable experience. . . Over 8,000 passengers a year… + more

Build an Igloo Where... You can visit our unique Igloo Villages in Davos - Klosters, Engelberg-Titlis, Gstaad and Zermatt in… + more

Air Zermatt Sightseeing flights in Zermatt and the surrounding area are an unforgettable experience. . . Over 8,000 passengers a year… + more

Mountain-Memories Throughout the whole year, I will organize for you, your club or your company, also outside the fixed program your… + more

Vernissage Cinema Vernissage is situated in the heart of the quintessential mountain village of Zermatt. With its cozy yet trendy… + more

La Ginabelle Family Spa A well-being cocktail from the elegant SPA, made even more enjoyable through the sophisticated ambience and… + more

Mont Cervin Palace Indoor and outdoor pool, fun pool for children. Reserved for guests of the Seiler Hotel in winter. Open to the… + more

zermatt massage centre Zermatt massage centre offers various types of massage: Sports, swedish, reflexology, thai, lomi lomi, meridian… + more

Clothing Food & Souvenir Shops

Zermatt offers a top-class shopping experience and many of the shops are located along Bahnhofstrasse which is the main downtown street at one of the most exclusive shopping avenues. Zermatt is not short of luxury and is a great place to shop. Watches and jewellery sparkle as you walk past the windows and the smell of the bakeries drawing you in. The best possible equipment is available for your ski trip with very knowledgable and local experts. There are wonderful souvenirs from the high street as well that would be wonderful for family and friends.

Dorsaz Sport Convenient, right at the Matterhorn- Express base station and you can leave your rented equipment with us, free, every evening

Matterhorn Sport Rental of front and full suspension mountain bikes

Bayard SPORT & FASHION Up to the moment sports and leisure clothes for him and her

The Shoeshop dress shoes, elegant mens shoes, lambskin lined winterboots and trekking boots

Bayard SPORT & FASHION Up to the moment sports and leisure clothes for him and her

Hertz Car Rental, Tasch/Zermatt Hertz Autovermietung @ Alphubel Taxi + Parking Website:www.hertz.ch

Matterhorn Sport For all your ski-touring and mountaineering needs

Zermatt Package Ski Holidays

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Best Time to Visit Zermatt

Zermatt's high altitudes, glacier and fantastic snowmaking technology make it one of the most snow-sure resorts on the planet. The conditions are so good, skiing's usually available all year round. Snow cannons cover around 70% of Zermatt's pistes, and over 70% of the overall Matterhorn paradise area can be covered by artificial snow. Hence, slopes are usually open even if the weather isn't in its usual good form. Zermatt is typically sunny, so it's a great place to top up the goggle tan while… + more

What's Zermatt like at Christmas?

Zermatt’s mascot and the Christmas Angel traditionally ride through town in a horse-drawn carriage full of gifts to give children a magical Christmas in Zermatt. You’ll also find parties in many of the bars and festive feasts in the restaurants.
Christmas Ski Holidays

What's Zermatt like in the New Year?

Everyone gathers by the church for a big count down to the New Year in Zermatt. Many of the establishments have New Year’s parties and you’re sure to see a firework or two.
New Year Ski Holidays

What's Zermatt like in Half-Term?

The atmosphere’s buzzing over February half term in Zermatt - families visit every year for great ski schools, awesome snow and lots to do in the town.
Half Term Ski Holidays

What's Zermatt like at Easter?

We love Easter in Zermatt - you’ll find some of the best springtime snow conditions on the planet, the Matterhorn views are incredible and the locals usually put on exciting Easter activities for children.
Easter Ski Holidays

Zermatt Snow Conditions

Snow Report, History & Forecast

View our detailed Zermatt snow report to see skiing confitions now. Our Zermatt snow history shows you what snow depths have been in recent years month-by-month. If you're visiting soon, use the Zermatt snow forecast to see predicted snowfall over the coming days.

  • Current snow depth at top
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  • Current snow depth at base
    19 cm

Ski Accommodation in Zermatt

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Zermatt has received the 'Families Welcome' seal of quality, which recognises resorts that cater to the best for families according to the Swiss Tourism Federation's criteria. The accommodation available doesn't fall short here – where you'll find a range of hotels, chalets and apartments that are perfect for families of all shapes and sizes. One of our family favourites is Hotel Ambassador, which is centrally located and a fantastic view of the Matterhorn that can be enjoyed from the dining room and most bedrooms.

Look out for the resort’s mascot Wolli the sheep which is displayed with the businesses and activities that best serve families. There are some brilliant schools offering… + more

Ski hotels are an excellent option for groups who can enjoy private rooms and join together in large communal areas. If you’re looking for a cheap group deal, check out our apartments and book a self-catering ski holiday. Groups choosing between hotel accommodation and self catering can always split between the Ambassador Apartments and Ambassador Hotel, both part of the same property. Look out for our freebies and discounts especially for groups where you can all ski for less.

On the snow, there’s something for every level of skier and snowboarder from complete beginners to pros. Arrange ski passes depending on ability - there’s a special beginners pass, local area pass and two… + more

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out of 5
Zermatt is my favourite place. Out of five I would give it ten, twenty, a hundred! It’s very traditional and picturesque, not like France. It has a lovely character. If you’ve never been you must go! It’s a long journey from the airport but I think that adds to it. The ski area is quite big, and I’m an ad... + more
Kevin Solomon,
5 out of 5
If you have a chance to go to Zermatt I would highly recommend it. I can’t fault the whole holiday. The way it was organised – from the airport, to the trains, to the resort - was very impressive. It was a masterpiece. There are so many things to do, I would definitely recommend visiting the glacier – you ca... + more
Ivan V,
5 out of 5
As a 30th birthday present, my girlfriend organised a summer skiing trip to Zermatt. We arrived in Zurich at the end of July and had a couple of days in the city sunbathing in balmy temperatures by Lake Zurich before taking the train up to the mountains. The journey itself was incredible; the mountain train sna... + more
Rory,
5 out of 5
Zermatt’s great, I liked it because it’s not a ski resort as such but more of a proper town. The weather was a bit windy on occasions so some of the area was closed. The ski area’s quite mixed and well groomed, there’s a lot of off piste but the snow wasn’t amazing. I would recommend the itinerary runs, th... + more
Jon Turner, London
4 out of 5
We were recommended Zermatt as somewhere that’s a bit different to France and is properly Alpine, it’s a lovely place and we will definitely be back. We had some really good days on the mountain, you get completely different skiing depending on the area you’re in and can go over to Italy. The slopes are long... + more
David, Essex
5 out of 5
We really liked Zermatt. They say it’s traffic free, but it’s not really. There aren’t any cars but there are lots of electric buses – we almost got run over a few times! Not quite as tranquil as you might expect. The scenery is spectacular. You can see the Matterhorn from everywhere in town and on the slop... + more
Anne Moore, Aberdeen
4 out of 5
It’s quite an expensive resort. The skiing was excellent, it’s a very extensive area. You can go over to Italy to Cervinia, which we did quite a lot. We actually preferred the food over on the Italian side (despite Zermatt being renowned for having good cuisine), and the food/drinks over in Italy were cheaper... + more
Catherine, Nottinghamshire
4 out of 5
The skiing was amazing! We had powder every day and the slopes were empty, we will go back at the same time next year. We went on the itinerary runs which are unpisted/unbashed routes – they were completely empty apart from us which was fantastic. The ski area is good all round for all abilities. Some people... + more
Louise Falle, Jersey
5 out of 5
The place itself is probably the nicest town I’ve been to as it’s not a purpose built resort. As 2 couples it was nice being there with a Christmassy feel, we spent most of the time snowboarding but we were quite interested in the old village and had a look at some of the historic buildings that were hidden a... + more
William Moody, Liverpool
5 out of 5
There was good snow even though it was early in the season. We have done it before (to Les Deux Alpes) where we went the week before Christmas and it always seems to work quite well. We were lucky, it wasn’t cold either. It was so uncrowded, there were hardly any people out on the slopes. We would definitely g... + more
Tracy Morgan, Cardiff
4 out of 5
Zermatt is a lovely town, stunning. We were total beginners and we learnt to ski here. I’m not sure if it’s best for beginners, I think the resort is more suited to people who can already ski, but this was a once in a life time trip with family from Africa, so we really wanted to go somewhere impressive. If y... + more
Lindy, Fulham
5 out of 5
Zermatt is great, it’s got a real Swiss, hedonistic Alp feeling and some great shops that are really buzzy. The whole place is very beautiful. We took a guide one day which was excellent, it’s definitely worthwhile no matter what level you are as the guides are quite intuitive as to what level you can ski and... + more
Anna Mackay, London
4 out of 5
Zermatt is a fantastic resort; we really like the scenery as it’s all very picturesque with the Matterhorn there. Also like the quality of the ski slopes, everything is generally very well maintained. The fact that you can ski over to Italy is a big selling point and I’d certainly recommend doing this at leas... + more
Mr Chauhan, Kings Langley
4 out of 5
We loved Zermatt and had a really good week. The place is really beautiful, the village is so pretty and “olde worlde”, with horse and carriages taking you around and no cars at all. I wouldn’t say the skiing is good for beginners, probably more for intermediates and above - it’s lovely to be able to ski ov... + more
Patricia Clarke, Lisburn
5 out of 5
I thought Zermatt was nice, part of the reason we went here in March was because it’s so high. We had good snow while we were there, the snow only got slushy right down towards the bottom so as long as you skied up high you were fine. The ski area is good although it takes a bit of getting used to as it’s ... + more
Paul Penny, Wokingham
4 out of 5
Zermatt is expensive so the best way to stay here is with a chalet holiday where you don’t have to eat out much in the week! It has brilliant skiing and we had a really good week here. We skied over to Cervinia and did the longest run in Europe which was really nice. + more
Ms Fiona Chamberlain, Bristol
4 out of 5
This stunning chalet looks out onto a breath-taking panorama of the Matterhorn and Zermatt village itself. If you’re feeling adventurous you can even follow an off-piste track and ski all the way home at the end of the day. A really special little spot in perhaps the world’s greatest alpine town. Sno wonder w... + more
Louise, Sno Staff
5 out of 5
I was literally a baby when I visited Zermatt so all I did was ride in a baby carrier on my Dad’s back and say “goo goo” and “ga ga” a lot, but I’m sure it’s a fantastic place because my dad still raves about our Swiss ski trip so I’m writing his opinion here really. From what my father tells me, the sn... + more
Andrew Fyfe, Aberdeen
5 out of 5
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Ski Extras

How much is a ski pass in Zermatt

Maximum and minimum adult Zermatt lift pass prices ranged from CHF380 to CHF380 for 6 days access to the Zermatt ski lift system at the start of the 2025 winter season. Our lift passes are part of a packaged Zermatt holiday with accommodation, so prices vary depending on chalet or hotel suppliers. Confirm price for the lift ticket before booking your holiday.

Lift Tickets Child Adult Senior
1 Day Price CHF40 - CHF40 CHF79 - CHF79 N / A
6 Day Price CHF190 - CHF190 CHF380 - CHF380 N / A
Age Range 9 - 16 N / A N / A
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Getting to Zermatt

Most of our ski holidays to Zermatt packaged with flights include airport transfers. We can also arrange private transfers to Zermatt from nearby airports

How long does it take to fly to Zermatt from the UK?

Flights from London take about 1.5 hours to Geneva, Zurich. This table shows approximate transfer times to Zermatt from the nearest airports, smaller airports can be more prone to delays.

Airport Distance Transfer Time
Zürich 248 km 3 hours
Geneva 244 km 3 hours
Sion / Sitten 80 km 2 hours
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How long does it take to drive to Zermatt from the UK?

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How long is the transfer from nearest Switzerland train station to Zermatt?

The transfer time from alpine train stations are generally shorter than from airports, Call us for details of Zermatt transfers.

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Going to Zermatt under your own steam

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Zermatt Tourism Office Zermatt is a great adventurous resort, with a high percentage of advanced skiers. There are lots of different runs with an iconic view of the Matterhorn while you ski. The resort is considered to be one of the best in Europe, with the amazing Matterhorn looming high over the town. Zermatt skiing makes you feel like you can do this… + more

Dr. med. Bieler-Hischier General medicine, Internal Medicine, Accidents & Emergency: Emergencies at any time! Other Services Offered: -Gynaecology (screening examinations and ultrasound examinations) -Pregnancy (ultrasound examinations) -Cardiotocogram (CTG) -Resting ECG -24 hours ambulatory blood pressure measurements -Nocturnal pulse oxymetry (… + more

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