Zermatt Village & Matterhorn Glacier Tour | From Bern
Description
Zermatt is a village shaped by centuries of tradition. During the summer, it’s a verdant haven with plenty of hiking opportunities; during the winter, it becomes adorned with glistening snow-capped surroundings and refreshing Alpine air. The village is quaint, with a mixture of antiquated wooden buildings of the past and quaint townhouse-style buildings and chalets. Whether you visit during ski season and enjoy some snowy, picturesque scenery or visit during the summer, there’s plenty of history and beauty to be in awe of. During the visit to the astonishing Matterhorn Glacier, you’ll get to take a ride on the highest gondola in the Alps for 40 minutes and experience bird's eye views of a mountain range that's so stunning your eyes will light up in wonder. You will also spend time at the magical Glacier Palace with a complimentary cinema experience, dining opportunities, and views worth dreaming of!
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Itinerary
Your guide will meet you at the Bern Train Station , before whisking you away to Zermatt.
During your time in Zermatt Village, your guide will escort you from the train station and throughout the village, unveiling the history of the buildings and the village’s past. The chapel’s steeple adds to the small and charming village feel, and you’ll be completely and utterly charmed throughout your exploration. Running through Zermatt is the pure and ice-cold river Matta Vispa, which provides an atmospheric trickling water sound. During your tour, you’ll have the opportunity to enjoy a local raclette or fondue lunch, immersing yourself in Swiss culture by indulging in a heartwarming local delicacy. Seize plenty of opportunities to take photographs, like in front of the monument to the mountain guides. The air will be crisp and thin, and the atmosphere is perfect to go wandering off, taking in the beauty of the place, and getting lost in wistful thought.
Embark on an awe-inspiring journey to the summit of Europe’s highest mountain station, the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise. Traverse the stunning landscapes of Zermatt, catching breathtaking glimpses of the Monta Rosa region. Ascend a remarkable 8,883 meters on the Matterhorn Glacier Ride. Spend time on the viewing platform to take in a 360-degree panoramic spectacle of the 38 Alpine giants and 14 glaciers in three countries. Delve into the Matterhorn’s rich history with stories of Romans and Romanised Celtic populations of 100–400 BCE traveling through The Theodul Pass. Touch on the construction of 19th-century mountainous railways. Absorb extraordinary views around the Matterhorn’s unique pyramid-like structure and learn about areas it overlooks, including the Ober Gabelhorn.
After a full day of adventure, your guide will return you safely to Bern.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(10)
What a wonderful experience, Lincoln our Guide made it smooth, fun and educational. Beautiful way to experience the Matterhorn& Zermatt
The tour to the Matterhorn was fantastic. If you’re in Switzerland , you need to go. I would recommend it.
Michelle was an incredible guide. She was knowledgeable, fun, and professional. We highly recommend this experience and Michelle if you’re lucky enough to get her!
Leighton was a fabulous guide today. Attentive to every detail from the time of meeting me at my hotel to returning me to the hotel. He ensured the trip was highly entertaing by staying engaged at all times. Very professional. My hope is that our paths will cross on another trip.
Michelle was a superlative guide. She was sensitive to our needs and abilities. She was punctual and engaged. At the end of our tour, she took us to a wonderful restaurant.
I originally booked the interlaken tour but was divered to the zermatt tour and im really glad i did! Leighton gave an amazing tour! From my pick up tp Bern and throughout zermatt.. and back. I learned so much history! Zermatt, glacier paradise and matterhorn were absolutely beautiful. This experience was one of a kind!
I thought this tour was rather expensive. We have been on MANY tours in our time. I can tell you i would have paid twice as much if i had known how hard this would be to do my ourselves and how incredibly amazing Leighton was as a guide and human being. If anything, now that I’ve done the tour, I’d say it is underpriced. I am not sure i have words for how amazing this tour was. I can tell you i had no idea all it entailed; i was just going to the Matterhorn. Instead, i went on the tour of a lifetime. PS. You are lucky to have this guide.
Our family had an amazing time! Incredible experience to see the Matterhorn and have the opportunity to walk through a glacier. The views of the Alps are breath taking. But what made this experience unforgettable was out tour guide Leighton. So knowledgeable about the history of Switzerland, so professional and just an amazing person. This was the highlight of our two week vacation in Switzerland!
Lina was our trip coordinator from Tours of Switzerland. She was wonderful and gave us all of the information that we needed to have a wonderful time. Ray was our tour guide for the first of three tours we took with him. He was like part of the family. So easygoing and informative. We highly recommend this tour group and especially Ray :)
Ray was terrific. He explained each step and was a wealth of information not only on the trip but also about the history, facts of nature and living in Switzerland yesterday and today We would highly recommend him as a guide .
