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Zermatt · 3 days

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Overview map · 5 curated stops

Local transport: Daily ski pass ≈ €62 · ski bus included

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Zermatt

Where to stay

Three vetted options, one per budget

Budget / Boutique€€

Hotel Bahnhof

8.8· ≈ CHF 110–150 / night

Zermatt · Village centre

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Mid-range€€€

Hotel Alpenhof

9.0· ≈ CHF 260–340 / night

Zermatt · Matterhorn side

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Luxury / Top location€€€€

The Omnia

9.2· CHF 800+ / night

Zermatt · Above the village

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Day 1

City Essentials

🍕 Lunch12:30 – 14:00

Alpine refuge on the slopes · Zermatt

Lunch at altitude: polenta, soups and a sun terrace.

Ski bus / gondola · Zermatt · Alpine refuge on the slopes · Zermatt

Departure: Zermatt · 15 min · included in ski pass

🏛️ Afternoon14:30 – 18:30

Alpine café & pastry shop · Zermatt

Hot chocolate and strudel after the last run.

Ski bus / gondola · Zermatt · Alpine café & pastry shop · Zermatt

Departure: Zermatt · 15 min · included in ski pass

🍷 Dinner19:30 – 21:30

Dinner with alpine specialities · Zermatt

Fondue, raclette or homemade noodles by the fire.

Ski bus / gondola · Zermatt · Dinner with alpine specialities · Zermatt

Departure: Zermatt · 15 min · included in ski pass

🍸 Evening / Nightlife22:00+

Legendary après-ski · Zermatt

On-slope bar with live music as the last lift comes down.

Ski bus / gondola · Zermatt · Legendary après-ski · Zermatt

Departure: Zermatt · 15 min · included in ski pass

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Local essentials
  • Tipping

    Service included · round up only

  • Public transport

    Daily ski pass ≈ €62 · ski bus included · SBB CFF FFS Mobile app for trains and city networks · local day pass is usually cheapest

  • Emergency numbers

    112 · Police 117 · Ambulance 144

  • Plug & adapter

    Type J / C · 230V (adapter needed)

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