Activities
- Bowling
- Cable cars
- Cinema
- Cycling
- Horse drawn carriage rides
- Museum
- Paragliding
- Shopping
- Tennis
- Walking
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Things to do:
Half-price Travel Card included for all Inghams guests
SAVE 50% with your half-price card on umlimited trips of your choice across the Swiss transport network. Included in the price of your holiday, and worth over £80!
Travel card sent to you before departure
Peak Pass - from £139 for 6 days (pre-bookable)
The ideal pass for sightseers, walkers and nature lovers the Peak Pass gives you unlimited trips on the local cable-cars, gondolas and mountain trains of Zermatt, including Gornergrat, Rothorn, Schwarzsee and Matterhorn Glacier Paradise. Includes entrance to the Glacier Palace.
Season 6 Days* Low (2 to 10 June) £139 High (11 June to 22 September) £145 *Other durations available locally
Exploring on the Swiss Transport Network
Switzerland's excellent public transport network of mountain railways, cable-cars, steam boats and buses makes it a pleasure to explore the sights, at your own pace.
Other things to do in and around Zermatt
• Zermatt's daily parade of blackneck goats through the village (July to mid August)
• Visit one of the many churches and chapels in Zermatt and the surrounding area, including the Anglican Church of St. Peter, its past closely linked to the mountaineering history of Zermatt
• Visit 'Air Zermatt' heliport - they perform both rescue and tourist flights
• 44th Folklore Festival takes place 12th August with free folklore entertainment including jodling, dancing and live music
• Fireworks and traditional music on Swiss National Day, 1st August
• Summer skiing, biking and forest fun park for children
Pricing and information shown above is for guidance only and may vary. Latest pricing is available when booking online or given locally by your Inghams representative. Prices on scheduled airlines vary almost daily, and may go up or down at any time before you book.
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Free travel on Swiss transport network:
for children up to 15 years old.
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Half price travel card included:
worth over £80
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Free daily packed lunch:
at selected hotels
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Free Walking Map:
Book by 30 April 2012.
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Early booking offers:
at selected hotels
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Money Saver - Cashback up to £50:
Save up to £50 per couple. This offer is subject to availability and is on a first come, first served basis
Tours available from this resort
Swiss Classic Tour
Escorted Rail Tour
Escorted by an experienced Inghams guide, this tour is designed for those seeking a true taste of four of Switzerland’s contrasting regions. From the beautiful lakeside setting of Lucerne, to the famous mountain resort of Davos; onto the ‘Matterhorn Village’ of Zermatt, and then the dramatic scenery of Grindelwald, each transfer is by First Class rail and Switzerland’s luggage transfer system does all the hard work - your suitcase is transported for you between each resort - all you need do is sit back and admire the scenery. The real highlight of the holiday is the famous ‘Glacier Express’ rail journey from Davos to Zermatt, where we have arranged for you to enjoy lunch on board. Also included in our price, is the ‘Half-Price Travel Card’, which entitles you to reductions on most mountain railway, cable-car and boat excursions throughout Switzerland.
Swiss Mountain Explorer
3-Centre Rail Holiday
Spectacular scenery abounds in this 3-centre holiday featuring the charming resorts of Wengen, Kandersteg and Zermatt, all of which are popular choices for walkers of all levels. Travelling by rail within Switzerland and staying in 3-star hotels throughout, your holiday starts in the pretty mountain village of Wengen. This is a great base from which to explore the stunning Jungfrau region, with its breathtaking mountains, flower-filled meadows and impressive waterfalls. Onto Kandersteg, full of characterful wooden chalets and beautifully situated in the Kander valley surrounded by snowy peaks. Last stop is Zermatt, the ‘Matterhorn Village’, a ‘must-see’ for hikers and climbers worldwide.
Alpine Highlights
3-Centre Coach & Rail Holiday
We are delighted to feature this fantastic 3-centre holiday which combines France with Switzerland and provides the opportunity to see 3 world-famous mountains - the Mont Blanc, Matterhorn and Eiger. Chamonix, Zermatt and Grindelwald are all lively Alpine resorts, full of character, and popular with both climbers and non-climbers alike! First stop is Chamonix in France with the Mont Blanc providing a magnificent backdrop to the resort. Onto Switzerland via Martigny and the Mont Blanc Express, passing forests and waterfalls, to reach car-free Zermatt, overlooked by the Matterhorn. Last stop is Grindelwald in the Bernese Oberland, home of the Eiger and the start of numerous walking trails. In each resort, a huge variety of excursions by mountain railway and cable-car abound, and walkers will be delighted to find such a wide range of walking possibilities available. Your Inghams representative will be on hand in each resort to help you choose the best excursions, sightseeing and walks.
Glacier Express
3-centre rail holiday
Combining stays in contrasting areas of Switzerland, this 3 centre holiday is ideal for exploring the varied scenery of this beautiful country. Travel throughout is by the efficient and comfortable Swiss rail network. Your Inghams representatives, on hand in each resort, will help you to make the most of your stay by recommending the best excursions, walks and sightseeing. But the highlight of your holiday is bound to be the dramatic ‘Glacier Express’ journey from Zermatt to Davos or Klosters, passing icy glaciers, snow-dusted peaks, rushing rivers and rural hamlets. Relax and watch the world go by! On board you can choose to have lunch, (must be requested at time of booking) or plan your own picnic. A minibar service on the train sells drinks and snacks.





