Zermatt with Kids: 3 Day Itinerary

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Zermatt with Kids: 3 Day Itinerary

What to do with kids in Zermatt including easy hikes, gorgeous no-hike viewpoints, playgrounds, scooter rides and more. Plus family-friendly hotels and restaurants, where to shop for essentials, and optional day trips for longer itineraries, Our family lives in Zurich and has done several trips to Zermatt over the years. The itinerary I suggest below is based on what we found works best for kids at various ages, from toddlers to teens. Most activities are also good for any casual hiker that prefers a more relaxed pace for their travel. Each activity links to our website where we give trail maps, detailed directions and more tips to help you have a successful outing.

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Zermatt is a great destination for families, with many fun and easy ways to enjoy Matterhorn views with kids. The cable cars and mountain railways make it easy to reach epic viewpoints without much effort. If you want to hike, I've included several easy options below that still deliver on the classic Swiss experience.

Zermatt is a car-free village at the end of a long valley. The mountains are accessed by cable car, mountain trains, and funiculars.

Zermatt has three main mountain areas. I suggest spending one day in each area, as described in the itinerary below.

1. Gornergrat & Riffelsee (red)

2. Matterhorn Glacier Paradise (pink)

3. Sunnegga (blue)

Below the itinerary and activities, I have logistical information including how to get to Zermatt and where to stay, eat, and shop.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Swiss Family Fun

Helping travelers of all ages and abilities enjoy the best of Switzerland. Hi I'm Tanya and I've lived in Zurich with my husband and two boys since 2005, I share family-friendly hikes and activities in Switzerland on my website SwissFamilyFun.com, which got 3M page views last year. I offer itineraries that sfsdfsdf She has 18 years experience traveling Switzerland with her children, from babies to teens. Our itineraries and tips provide practical details will help minimize the frustration and maximize the fun, particularly for families and casual hikers.

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