Discover the beautiful Zermatt....

The village of Zermatt in Switzerland is a tourist gem of the European Alps, the distance between it and the city of Interlaken 153 km, about 2:25 hours to reach and enjoy its natural attractions and the heritage landmarks of its people, here some things should never miss to visit in your trip to Zermatt at the foot of the Matterhorn.

1. Matterhorn :The world famous Swiss icon

Famous mountain Matterhorn that runs along the Swiss border (village of Zermatt) and Italian (village of Breuil-Cervinia), at this mountain you can pick up the pictures frequently due to the easy access to its summit rises 4478 metres. You can access there within 40 minutes thanks to Cableway.

Matterhorn Mount
 2. Matterhorn Museum

In Mount Matterhorn you can enjoy the exciting events held especially in the Matterhorn Museum located there ,where you enjoy the fairy tales of the population and the amazing history, archaeological excavations indicate to human traffic for a long time, secret rooms and cottages ,and strange noises by wind make the place more Interesting.


3. Glacier Palace

The Glacier palace here is the highest natural glacier palace ,will excites you to the unique designs and adds to your mind more aware about glaciers, you can see from within this Palace the peak of Matterhorn.


4. 3100 Kulmhotel Gornergrat

3100 Kulmhotel Gornergrat is the highest hotel in the Swiss Alps and Europe,  located on top of Matterhorn in Gornergrat, where you can enjoy the trains and hiking among the gardens and snowy waterfalls by electric elevators or foot trips.



5. Restaurant Rothorn

Another summit is not less important is the summit Rothorn ,which is a natural museum and of best places for photography also, at an altitude of 3,100 meters ,you can enjoy in Rothorn restaurant pies ,lamb and other delicious dishes, besides the pleasure of sunset and sunrise.


6. Gravity Park

Whether you're an amateur skating or you want to learn or just watch, you will surely love this icy park or "Gravity Park" , here you can refine your talents and learn all the arts of skiing, and also you can go freely on the Italian zone.



  7. Bahnhofstrasse

Bahnhofstrasse is the main shopping street in the village , which is devoid of cars and dedicated only for pedestrian and featuring upscale shops, global brands and many stores ,you'll find all your desires if you love shopping and gifts .


8. Folklore Festival

If you are visiting the village of Zermatt in August ,should not miss the opportunity to attend the largest festivals in Zermatt "Folklore Festival" on the second Sunday of August.
The festival will return you to the old life in the village ,where everyone wearing traditional costumes ,and you can see the traditions and customs that distinguish the people out there, in addition to musical shows and hundreds of folk dancers in the streets of the village.




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