Can you drive to Zermatt in summer?

Can you drive to Zermatt in summer? But as a tourist or a visitor, you won't be able to take your car there. If you want to drive to Zermatt, you'll need to leave your car in the town of Täsch, where there are parking facilities. From here, you can get a taxi transfer into Zermatt itself, or you can take the train.

Where do you leave your car when going to Zermatt?

By car you can drive to the village of Täsch, which is about five km from Zermatt. There are various parking facilities to leave your car there during your holiday. You can also park your car at our partner hotel, the Matterhorn Inn in Täsch.

Is Zermatt a luxury?

Peak glamour at this luxury Swiss ski resort Boasting snow-covered slopes in winter and wildflower meadows in summer, Zermatt is a take-your-breath-away setting whatever the season.

Why is Zermatt so famous?

Why is Zermatt so famous? Firstly, Zermatt is home to the Matterhorn. At 14,692ft-high, it's one of the most famous mountains in Switzerland, distinguishable for its pyramid-shaped peak. It's a mecca for mountaineers and climbers.

Can you drink the tap water in Zermatt?

Switzerland has some of the freshest water, meaning that not only can you drink the tap water, but it is also delicious! Make sure that you take a reusable water bottle to fill up before your day out, especially if you will be hiking all day.

Is Zermatt easy to get to?

The nearest airports to Zermatt are Sion, Geneva, Zurich and Milan, and the quickest way to reach Zermatt from them is using a ski resort transfer service, although you can also come by train or by hiring a car. Zermatt is car-free so the final approach is via the mountain cog railway from Tasch where there is parking.

How difficult is Zermatt?

The ski runs in Zermatt are classified as follows. Blue (easy), Red (intermediate), Black (difficult) or Yellow (marked but neither groomed nor checked – so equivalent to Double Black). Out of 200km of runs on the Zermatt side, 9km are black runs and 38km are yellow.

What to do in Zermatt when the weather is bad?

Can you drive all the way to Zermatt?

It is a car-free town, so you can't drive all the way there. However, you can drive to a nearby town and get a taxi pick-up or train from there. Read on for more detailed info on how to get to Zermatt, Switzerland.

How do you park a car at Zermatt?

The Matterhorn Terminal offers 2,100 covered parking places. The car park is an official point for transfer from your car to the shuttle trains to Zermatt, as the Alpine village is car-free. Car park tickets can be booked online or purchased at the car park.