ZERMATT

Zermatt is the gateway to the most beautiful mountains in Europe. The Alex is your key to it.
Authentic natural landscapes and the most modern infrastructure: discover unlimited possibilities and offers of the leading Alpine destination.

Zermatt is the gateway to the most beautiful mountains in Europe. The Alex is your key to it.
Authentic natural landscapes and the most modern infrastructure: discover unlimited possibilities and offers of the leading Alpine destination.

ACTIVITIES IN ZERMATT
Hiking
Hiking in Zermatt
With more than 400 km of signposted hiking and walking trails, Zermatt, Täsch and Randa offer a wide range of options for hiking fans. The mountain railways take you effortlessly up to altitudes as high as 3,000 metres above sea level. With their breathtaking views of the Weisshorn and the peaks of the Mischabel group.
Mountainbike
Mountainbiking in Zermatt
Between 1'400 and 3'100 m, the mountains around Zermatt offer a wide range of trails. Be it with a lot of flow or steep and technical, natural or geshaped. The choice of full-day bike tours or short afternoons offers everything your heart desires. In combination with the unique mountain scenery of the Alps, an unforgettable mountain bike experience is guaranteed.
Curling
CURLING AND ICE STOCK SPORT
The 16 rinks on the natural ice rink in Zermatt simply invite you to try your hand at curling and ice-stick shooting. Don't worry: You don't need to bring the equipment with you like our Scottish guests had to do many years ago in the Twenties. They brought granite stones with them in their luggage to make sure that they wouldn't have to go without the curling fun with the Matterhorn as a backdrop.
Ice skating
ICE SKATING AND ICE HOCKEY IN ZERMATT
The natural and artificial ice rinks in the centre of the village offer free fun on the ice from December to the end of February. This is where the youngest ice sport fans get together, to play at being an ice princess or to compete against each other at ice hockey. And grown-ups are also welcome. The ice rinks can be rented by the hour. You can also come and watch the training sessions of the local ice hockey club, EHC Zermatt.
Skiing
SKIING & SNOWBOARDING
Discover the breathtaking mountain world of the High Alps! Zermatt’s skiing area is not only the highest in the Alps, it’s also one of the best equipped. In the steepest destination in the world, you can enjoy fairytale winter sports 365 days a year – and then round off the day with a delicious, relaxing dinner at the Resort Hotel Alex.

EVENTS IN ZERMATT

9. – 13. April 2024
ZERMATT UNPLUGGED
The Zermatt Unplugged revolves all around music, the creative process, and Zermatt as a place for inspiration, cuisine, and encounters.

1 July 2023
ZERMATT MARATHON
The "Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon" leads through the deepest valley in Switzerland from St. Niklaus to the Riffelberg on the Gornergrat. This is one of the most demanding marathon routes in Europe.

1 August 2023
NATIONAL HOLIDAY
The Swiss federal holiday, the 1st of August, is celebrated in the communities of the Upper Mattertal - especially in Zermatt. In Matterhorndorf much is offered: street party, music and speeches.

12 August 2023
FOLKLORE FESTIVAL
The Folkore Festival in August transforms Zermatt into a colorful, cheerful backdrop of traditional costumes, dances and music and is all about tradition. The highlight is the big parade through Zermatt.
ALEX RECOMMENDATIONS
ALEX RECOMMENDATIONS
BERGSTEIGEN IN ZERMATT
Die Destination Zermatt hat ihre Wurzeln im alpinen Sport und Bergsteigen. 65 lizenzierte Bergführer kennen die Bergwelt rund um das Matterhorn mit ihren 38 Viertausendern. Auch Menschen mit einer guten physischen Fitness – mit dem entsprechenden Respekt vor dem Berg – ist es möglich diese Extremsportart auszuüben. Erproben Sie Schluchtdurchgänge oder die ersten Kletterversuche am Riffelhorn oder am Klettersteig Schweifinen.
GOLFEN IN TÄSCH
Wer im Hotel Alex Ferien macht, der braucht auf das Golfspiel nicht zu verzichten. Denn in Täsch, nur 12 Kilometer von Zermatt entfernt, befindet sich der Golfclub Matterhon. Eingebettet in der atemberaubenden Natur können Golferinnen und Golfer ihr Spiel in vollen Zügen geniessen.
WINTERWANDERN IN ZERMATT
Wandern durch verschneite Winterlandschaften – auf insgesamt 70 km Winterwanderwegen erleben Sie vom Hotel Alex in Zermatt aus die Ruhe jenseits der Pisten, auf sanft ab- und aufsteigenden Höhenwegen mit wunderbarem Ausblick. Sie wandern auf den Spuren der alten Valser und entdecken mit etwas Glück eine Gämse oder gar einen Steinbock.