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Zermatt is a renowned destination for outdoor adventurers, specifically those who enjoy hiking, skiing, and sightseeing. Each year, thousands of people arrive from around the world to bask in its proximity to verdant forests and gorgeous mountaintops. Located in the city center, the Grand Hotel Zermatterhof is ideally situated to take advantage of all Zermatt and the Valais region has to offer. Zermatt is car-free, meaning that guests will have to find alternate means of transportation. The most popular option is to take a train from the airport to Zermatt station. Grand Hotel Zermatterhof takes the reigns from there, transporting guests to the hotel in fairytale fashion via horse-drawn carriage.
Nearest Airport
Geneva Airport: 3.5 hours by train, around 232 km/144 mi or Zurich Airport: 4 hours by train, around 250 km/155 mi
Hotel Address
Bahnhofstrasse 55, Postfach 14, Zermatt
Switzerland CH-3920
Historic Hotels Worldwide Recommended Points of Interest
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Bahnhofstrasse
Stroll down Bahnhofstrasse, the historic main street of Zermatt.
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Dossen Glacier Garden
Journey through the world of vanished glaciers and see the traces they have left on the landscape at Dossen Glacier Garden.
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Gorner's Gorge
Venture through the Gorner gorge, one of the most scenic and thrilling attractions in Zermatt.
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Matterhorn Glacier Paradise
Experience the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise, Europe’s highest mountain station soaring 3883 meters above sea level.
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Mountaineers' Cemetery
Stop and pay respect to the adventurous souls resting in the Mountaineers' Cemetery
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The Church of St. Peter
Visit The Church of St. Peter, also known as the English Church, built during the pioneering days of tourism in Zermatt in the 19th century.
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The Gornegrat Railway
Hop aboard the Gornegrat Railway, the world’s first fully electrified cog railway.
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The Matterhorn
Admire the Matterhorn, whose summit is 4,478 metres high, making it one of the highest summits in the Alps and Europe.
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The Matterhorn Museum
Explore the subterranean world of Zermatlantis, the Matterhorn Museum, and reveal the history of the village of Zermatt.
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Theodul Glacier Pass
Say Ciao! while walking along the Theodul Glacier Pass, situated on the Swiss-Italian border.