Zermatt Travel Forum

Hi,

I'm planning to make my way from Interlaken in the late afternoon to Zermat.
In a nutshell , I'm wondering how do I get there ? I have a Eurail pass.
...and what's the latest time I should be going ?
I hope the hotels accept late checkins in the late evening ?

Some tips please on nice clean, budget accomodation in Zermatt (hopefully within walking distance for me to take the Glacier Express train - where is it by the way ?)

Any nice spot for me to go see the Matterhorn early in the morning ? The glacier Express train leaves about 10am, so i have some hours there, I plan to wake up at 6.30am.

thanks!
E

thanks,
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thank you for the advice...im flying into orio al serio which as far as i know is 20km from milan centrale station...i reckon i'll stay in the airport until 5.30 then get a bus to the train station...do u know if buses run throughout the nite?...

im flying to milan on thursday 10th april and i arrive at 23:45...im wanting to get a train to zermatt as that is where im staying for the week. the only trains running seem to be leaving at 7.35am on the friday...am i able to stay in the airport or will i been kicked out? also how far away is the train station both in terms of money and distance? any help woulde be great!

I would like to throughout rent to a cheap apartment for 4 people in Zermatt the month of July, somebody can say where I can find this information to me? Thanks

Has anyone eaten in the igloo restaurant near the top of the Mattahorn? Are there better places please. All advice greatly appreciated

Hi

We're tempted to do this, but are put off by the price = being wrinklies. Is it worth paying for. All info greatly appreciated.

What are the slopes like around this time of year. Is there much snow fall. Ive read that the slopes are a bit slushy as the moment.

Thanks in advance :)

I have 3 mates traveling from the US for a ski vacation and we are in need of a flat from 6 March - 12 March 2008 in Zermatt. Willing to adjust dates if needed. Also, willing to stay from 6-9 March. I just want these guys to see Zermatt. Even willing to stay at different places.

Thanks!

Hello- I'm planning on going to Zermatt for a weekend, and I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations for a winter hike? There are so many hikes and excursions on the website, I don't know which ones are the nicest. I'm looking for scenic, less crowded, and could be a few hours. Thanks!

We are going to Zermatt on holiday for the first time and was wondering if there are shops that you can buy
nappies
Aptimel baby milk
organic baby food
baby wipes

thanks you for your time

I will be in Zermatt for a couple of nights (1 full day) at the end of March. I am not a great skiier but enjoy trying - do you think it would be worth the effort for one day of skiing or could I better spend my time seeing the village itself? Is skiing easy to organise (I will need to hire everything), and is it very expensive?

Would be greatful for any advice...

Hello everyone,

I just need some tips about Zermatt. I hear so many great things and I'm planning on being there during the 1st week of March. However, I was informed that it takes forever to get to the main lifts in the morning (around 40-45 minutes)and another 40 or so minutes on the way back (in the evenings) and that there is extensive walking to be done while wearing ski boots, is this true? I also heard that it's not always easy to ski down to Cervinia (IT) due to the long lift lines.

Thanks

Murat

Does anyone know the fastest way to get from Venice to Zermatt? There are so many different train schedules, I'm getting confused. Thanks!

How many days should I stay in Zermatt? Is two days enough, or should I make it three or four?

Clayton

is it possible to buy bagged ice in the markets or coops in switzerland? we will be driving around for almost a month and will have an ice chest/cooler in our car for drinks, etc.

We're planning a side trip to (Possibly )Zermatt in Mid November(After seeing Paris) We wouldn't be planning to ski, but I'd like an idea of how cold it gets it town, if there is still the option of doing any hikes/walks, or just sightseeing up the Matterhorn...I hear the village is beautiful!

Would like to know what the weather and Temperature will be like in early June

I am trying to locate a telephone number for boutique zum alten zermatt, located across from the church on the main street, Kirche Str.?
Is this the same as Henny's boutique?
Thank you!
Sonja

I am trying to get to Zermatt. Either from Montreux or Brig, my question is can I take a train using my Eurail pass or do I have to buy another train ticket for a special train to get into Zermatt?

Greetings everyone! I'm planning to travel to Zermatt this January and need some help. This is going to be my first time in Europe.

Best/cheapest way to get to Zermatt from Geneva (I'm originating from Naples Italy and planning to fly to Geneva. Any better suggestions?)
Cheap accomodations and hostels in the area

Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks!

Steve
drstevechan@gmail.com

Im going to use my (aussie) mobile in switzerland. I only want to use a recharge for the time im there. I will be doing Zermatt, Luzern and Zurich.
What would be the best phone company to use that will cover this are and not cost the known world?
Also has anyone used the camping ground in zermatt? Im interested in the state of the facilities. I wil be there in July next year.
Thanks
Ian from Oz

I will be in zermatt from january 6 through february 3. I've booked an apartment in Haus Condor for the month. My plan is to meet up with some local riders and spend a major amont of my time there filming for a part in a snowboar movie. As your typical ski bum my buget is low and I've spent a good portion of it on the apartment. This is my situation. My questions are:
1) Are there any good riders planning to be in zermatt in january that might want to meet up and ride/film?
2) Does anyone have info on Haus Condor, or the district that it is in (Wiesti).
3) Can anyone advise me on how to survive on a low buget in zermatt? What are the grocery stores prices like? How much is a loaf of bead and a chunk of cheese? What are the cover charges at the clubs and how much is a beer?
If any one has an Idea of how a ski bum can live for a month in zermatt I'd love to hear it.
thanks,
forrest

Although we stayed in a very nice hotel(Alpen Resort) in Zermatt in June this year we thought we would rent an apartment next June.Any ideas? It must be central,not too many stairs,not too noisy and good quality accomodation.

Hello everyone,

I'm planning to go to Zermatt in March. I'm wandering which city is relatively closer to Zermatt and whether I should travel by car or train for easier access (transfers, road conditions, etc); Geneve, Zurich or Milan.

Have you got any hotel or apartment recommendations?

Hello,

I am planning a stay in Lausanne and then my next stop is Interlaken. I wanted to know whether it would be good to go to Zermatt (Lausanne - Zermatt is 3 hrs one way by train) and then proceed to Interlaken.

As I wont be able to stay for the night at Zermatt I was wondering whether this stop will be worth to take some picture of the Matterhorn and perhaps experience the Glacier Express for some stretch.

Thanks!

We are flying to Geneva on 24th June and catching the train to Zermatt and staying at the Alpen Resort Hotel.We are not hikers so just want gentle strolls and scenic train trips.We will be leaving on the 30th.
Any ideas! and also restaurant recommendations would be appreciated.
Thanks Julin

should have said 1801 from airport is connection possible to bus at brig with luggage or should i book hotel

i can only catch 1601 from airport to zermatt is it possible with luggage to do the connection to bus at brig or should i book hotel in brig

Hi Everyone - can anyone tell me what the road from Brig to Tasch is like for driving a car? Is it sealed, two way, steep, scary etc.
I am a nervous driver - would I be better to leave my car at Brig and train from there?
Also I am planning to go to Italy afterwards via the Simplon Pass - what is that road like to drive?
Thanks in advance

We, a group of 4 persons, will visit Switzerland for 6 days from end of April. Thereafter, we will go to Munich. We like to see the mountain, glacier and the greenery in Switzerland and plan to go to Geneva, Zermatt(for Gornergrat), Riederalp (for Aletsch Glacier) and St. Gallen (for Appenell). What is the usual weather during those days? Will it be sunny? If not, should I drop Zermatt and Riederalp and visit other places? Any other suggestion or comment can you VT members are very welcomed.

Thanks for your help in advance!