Excursions
Gornergrat Rack Railway
£29 | daily
Built over 100 years ago, this rack railway gives some wonderful views of the Matterhorn and of the Monte Rosa and its glaciers.
This excursion can be pre-booked in advance of your holiday - book during the online booking process.
Saas Fee
£29 (adult) | £19 (child) | Friday (from 15 Jun) | full day
Coach/minibus excursion to this scenic traffic free mountain village & its stunning glaciers.Take the cable-car up to the Allalin revolving restaurant for great views and a relaxing lunch. Alternatively, stroll around the traffic-free streets of the village with their many quaint little shops and cafés.
This excursion can be pre-booked in advance of your holiday - book during the online booking process.
Matterhorn Glacier Paradise
£35 | daily
The highest cable-car station in Switzerland - on a clear day views stretch as far as the Jungfrau and Mont Blanc. Go up for lunch at the summit restaurant, or visit the famous Glacier Ice Palace (entrance extra).
This excursion can be booked locally through your Representative in resort. Price shown for guidance only.
Schwarzsee Paradise
£18 | daily
Gondola and cable-car ride towards the Matterhorn. Join one of the many hiking trails or enjoy the views from the restaurant with sun terrace.
This excursion can be booked locally through your Representative in resort. Price shown for guidance only.
Matterhorn Museum
£8 | daily
An insight into Zermatt’s history, in which mountaineers played such an important role.
This excursion can be booked locally through your Representative in resort. Price shown for guidance only.
Rothorn Paradise
£24 | daily
Underground funicular to the marmot observation area, and then gondola/cable-car for fabulous views of the area, and the Matterhorn. The "Peak Collection" art exhibition at the summit tells the story of the mountains around Zermatt.
This excursion can be booked locally through your representative in resort. Price shown for guidance only.
Furi Cheese Dairy
£14 | daily (from mid July until end of August)
Take the gondola from the village to Fury and visit the "Stafel" Alpine dairy to learn about the cheese-making process and a chance to taste!
This excursion can be booked locally through your Representative in resort. Price shown for guidance only.
Weekly Village Walk
£8 | Tuesday
Discover some of the Matterhorn village history during this one hour tour.
This excursion can be booked locally through your Representative in resort. Price shown for guidance only.
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.
