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Home/Destinations/Zermatt/Zermatt day trips
Day trips · Zermatt itinerary

Zermatt Day Trips: The Best Itinerary

Zermatt is a gateway to the Alps. Here is how to day-trip — with the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Glacier Express
  2. 2Ski
  3. 3Village
  4. 4Beyond

The Glacier Express

The legendary rail route.

Skiing & snow

The year-round slopes.

The village

The car-free chalet streets.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Zermatt — prices per person.

Glacier Express Route Private Tour
Zurich
Glacier Express Route Private Tour
4.7(30)·10 hours
from$801/ person
via Viator
Private Swiss Alps helicopter tour over snow covered mountain peaks and glaciers
Switzerland
Private Swiss Alps helicopter tour over snow covered mountain peaks and glaciers
5.0(37)·42 min
from$2,130/ person
via Viator
Zermatt Full-Day Private Ski Lessons with Snowscapes
Zermatt
Zermatt Full-Day Private Ski Lessons with Snowscapes
5.0(29)·6 hours
from$714/ person
via Viator
Premium Glacier Express Route Private Tour from Zurich
Zurich
Premium Glacier Express Route Private Tour from Zurich
4.7(24)·10 hours
from$1,047/ person
via Viator
Guided Hiking Half Day in Zermatt
Zermatt
Guided Hiking Half Day in Zermatt
5.0(24)·3 hours
from$395/ person
via Viator
Glacier Express and Swiss Alps and Lucerne Tour From Zurich
Zurich
Glacier Express and Swiss Alps and Lucerne Tour From Zurich
4.5(303)·10 hours
from$555/ person
via Viator
Private 3-Hour Ski Lesson in Zermatt, Switzerland
Zermatt
Private 3-Hour Ski Lesson in Zermatt, Switzerland
5.0(24)·3 hours
from$358/ person
via Viator
Private Mt. Gornergrat and Zermatt Tour
Zermatt
Private Mt. Gornergrat and Zermatt Tour
5.0(21)·7 hours
from$777/ person
via Viator

Zermatt day trips — FAQ

What is the Glacier Express?
A scenic train from Zermatt to St Moritz.
Can you ski in Zermatt?
Yes — it has slopes for all levels year-round.
Is Zermatt car-free?
Yes — only electric vehicles run in the village.

Explore more in Zermatt

Matterhorn & GornergratGlacier ParadiseAlpine HikingVillage WalkScenic Train