Zermatt travel guide
Zermatt Tourism | Zermatt Guide
You're Going to Love Zermatt
With a population of 6,629, Zermatt is a must-see destination in Valais, Switzerland. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Zermatt to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Zermatt
If you’re looking for affordable options, Sonnmatten (Winkelmattenweg 96) and Stockhorn by the rex (Riedstrasse 11) are great picks.
When to visit Zermatt
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Zermatt in July, when the average temperature is 13 °C, and the highest can go up to 20 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -8 °C, with an average temperature of -4 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 74 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Zermatt, with an average rainfall of 35 mm.
How to Get to Zermatt
Plane
Although Zermatt doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Lugano (LUG), which is located 90 km from Zermatt. The shortest flight to Zermatt from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 16h 10m.
Train
SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Zermatt, followed by SBB. The train journey from Zermatt to Bern takes 1h 44m and costs around RM 153 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Grenoble, expect to pay about RM 148 for a 2h 04m trip. The train station in Zermatt is called Zermatt, and is located 0.4 km from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Zermatt is to pick up a car hire from Zurich, which is about 162 km from Zermatt. You’ll find branches of Alamo and Europcar, among others, in Zurich.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Zermatt, including BlaBlaBus, FlixBus and Regiojet. From Lyon, the bus ride to Zermatt takes 209 km and will cost you around RM 148. From Grenoble, the ticket costs about RM 119 for a journey of 217 km.
Airlines serving Zermatt
Where to stay in Zermatt
From 5-star hotels such as the Mont Cervin Palace to great affordable options like the Hotel Bellerive, Zermatt offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around RM 1,033 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 2,305 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Annex Antika and Hotel Bahnhof.
Where to stay in popular areas of Zermatt
Most booked hotels in Zermatt
Hiring a car in Zermatt
Expect to pay RM 9.79 per litre in Zermatt (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 117.47 and RM 156.62. The most frequently booked car type in Zermatt is Compact (Volkswagen Golf SportWagen or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 39% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.