Kisaroo

Currently we have two nights planned in Zermatt. What else is there to do in Zermatt except the Matterhorn? I've already been recommended the Gorgernat (sp?) anything else? Or should we only spend one night there and go to another city?

bob_brown

It all depends on how much hiking you want to do.
The Gornergrat is a good trip, but all you see is mountains.

sunstar

>>>What else is there to do in Zermatt except the Matterhorn?<<<

You could take the Sunnega express up to Sunnega (that takes roughly 15 minutes including the waiting).

You can go up there and take in a different view of the Matterhorn. If you're athletically fit (and it is no knock if you are not), but if you are in reasonably good medical condition, why not walk down to the village of Fildeln <SP?> I threw out all my old maps so forgive me for not spelling the villages correctly. Then you can walk back down to Zermatt. Or walk back up to Sunnega and take another walking option.

Zermatt is one of those places that if you're not a hiking enthusiast, there is not that much to do once you have shopped until your money is gone. LOL

I am going back good Lord wiling in late August and I will be there for 4 days. That should be enough time for me to do my walking activities and take in the sunny Zermatt. I hope it is sunny.

You could also take a trip over to Saas Fee. That takes about an hour or so to get over there so leave early.

Or you could take the cable and gondola system that starts in Winklematten ( pretty much at the end of the main drag in Zermatt) and you can go up to the area to get a view of the Kleine Matterhorn. Or you could go to Schwartzee and have a look around there. Walk down to the lake if you want to do that.

I like Zermatt quite a lot, but if you have no intentions of hiking, there is not much to do there.

You can go up to these places and get some spectacular views of the area though and some different views of the Matterhorn.

Another fun walk is the walk up to Zermutt. Just walk down the main street and follow the signs that read Zermutt.

It is a nice little rustic villages that has cafes and places to eat. I have seen people just hanging out there. I have myself a few times. Soaking up the sun and all.

Another nice walk would be to walk down to Tasch. Nice walk and you can either take the train back to Zermatt or walk back.

You also mentioned the Gornergrat. Take the same train as if you were headed to the Gornergrat, but get off at Rotenboden and take in the surrounding mountains. Wow. There are smaller lakes in the area. if the weather is good and sunny, take a picnic lunch up there and enjoy the views.

Sunnega is probably a better area for picnics though.

If you're not a hiker, two days should be more than enough. Pray for sunny weather also.

Kisaroo

Sunstar,

Thanks for all of the great ideas. Although I would be into a lot of hiking, my husband would not. I think I can convince him to go for one though, I'll just have to figure out which one he might go for.

This definitely gives me some food for thought. I'm excited to learn how much more Zermatt has to offer.

Thanks again!

FainaAgain

For non-hikers in Zermatt:

Go to the museum, you will be surprised by the history you can learn there. And look at the plants photos, first floor on the right of the entrance, some plants are only local.

Then visit the small cemetary behind the church (there is a large one for locals). It's the cemetary for people who died trying to go up the Matterhorn. Look at the dates - they all are so young!

Continue to the river, and then along it - nice promenade. Stop for an ice-cream or local bakery.

FainaAgain

Oh, and there is a bus... the stop is on the left if the train station is behind you. I sat down on the bench there to rest a little, and a girl waiting for the bus did not board one, so I assume there is more then one line.

Kisaroo

Faina,

Thanks for the additional info. I'll add them to my additional things to do in Zermatt!