Our favorite activity while in Zermatt. We arrived via the loop trail (Blatten via Gorner Gorge)…read morewhich put us entering from the far end. This direction of travel through made our trip all down stairs. If you enter the other way (from the entrance where you pay (5.50 each), you'll be going up a bit of short, steep stairs. Either way you choose to go the gorge is amazing. We started the trail in the morning and never met anyone until we entered the gorge, still only meeting 2 people while down in it. Highly recommend! And if you fancy a bit more of a hike we found that loop trail to be great beginning to end.

Learn from our mistakes! Check the weather in advance before committing. Also avoid the first train…read moreat 7am unless you are okay with waiting or walking around for an hour until places start opening around 9. It took us only about 30-45 minutes to walk around the viewpoints outside. The days leading up to our visit, it showed partially sunny weather, but the morning of, the weather showed rain. However we'd already gotten the tickets, so we went but couldn't see any of the mountain peaks due to the clouds. It was cold, windy, and there was some hail, and nothing was open. Unfortunate, but I'm sure it would have been an amazing experience another time. The train ride was smooth, and the staff were gruff but helpful.

This was one of the highlights of our trip. You get to Gornergrat via a train that is located…read moredirectly across from the main train station (you can also buy your tickets here). It takes about 30-45 minutes to get there. Once in Gongergrat, there's a viewing platform and skiing. For non skiers, you can go one stop down to Rotenboden and you can rent a sledge (sleigh) for the day for 15 CHF. It has a trail that takes you to Riffelberg where there's a restaurant and bar.

What a memorable experience! Totally worth it. We got lucky…read morewe booked it on a day that we're able to see the beauty of Mt Zermatt. Amazing views on our way to Gornergrat! Enjoyable train ride and great spots to take a picture and collect amazing memories while in Zermatt! You can purchase Priority Boarding for 7 CHF for a better seat/viewing experience. Paid $237 for this unforgettable experience and it's worth every penny. Highly recommend yo book this amazing Gornergrat ticket.

Visiting Gornergrat is an absolute must if you're in Zermatt. The train ride up is scenic from…read morestart to finish, and every turn reveals incredible views of the Alps. At the summit, you're rewarded with breathtaking panoramic views of the Matterhorn along with dozens of surrounding peaks and glaciers. Photos don't do justice with how stunning it is. There are plenty of viewing platforms and walking paths, so you can take your time and soak it all in. There's also a little chapel and an interactive exhibit at the top. Everything is well-organized and accessible, with restaurants, restrooms, and clear signage at the top. There's so much open space and we couldn't get enough of the views of the Alps.

We took a boat as our transportation to get here. We did a tour & the place is big and beautiful…read more It is filled with so much history and they have their own wine that they make from their vineyard. They have huge fireplaces that you don't see anymore and all the artwork on the walls are hand painted & well preserved. Definitely grab a bottle of their wine to try from the gift shop.

Great place to explore during your travels to Montreux. There are 2 ways to get there, bus and…read moreboat. We loved going on the boat due to scenic route. Also, if you have Swiss pass, admission to castle and boat are covered!

This is one of the best things we did during our visit. The cable car needs reservation, and in…read moreJune last week, we were able to book on the same day but heard in peak seasons it runs out by weeks, so plan ahead. The cable car will be crowded and very tight spots. The ride experience is one of the best we had overall. This is a must-see experience on the French alps. Plan ahead, and you will spend at least 3 to 4 hours. In late June, we saw beautiful snow mountains over the clouds and walked inside an ice cave . Now words to describe this beauty !!!

Aiguille du Midi is the highest cable car in the French Alps. The ride up or down isn't the most…read morecomfortable. Standing room only, and you're packed in like sardines. If you're thinking of taking scenic photos, wait until you reach the top. Wear warm clothes. It's cold at the top, but you will encounter some hardy climbers wearing shorts and vests. Yes, climbers! They end their ride by walking down.

This is a beautiful small alpine town with natural hot water springs that feed several nice baths…read more The town has many family friendly accomodations, shops and restaurants and is a great destination for winter sports at all ages. We have been here a couple times and have always had a great time.

Came here at the recommendation of a friend living in Zurich. Such a wonderful experience. The…read moresmall island is a short boat ride from Locarno (also a short boat ride from Ascona). Entrance fee was small (about 8CHF). But wow, what a view! And the flowers! Heavenly. The smell of Jasmine was everywhere. Loved the flowers from around the globe, the Roman "bath" and the Bamboo garden. Very easy to spend an entire day here. A must visit, especially if you like nature, flowers, spectacular views, and the outdoors.