Sightseeing in Zermatt - what to see. Complete travel guide
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In addition to various winter sports and hiking, guests of Zermatt are welcome to devote some time to various entertainments. There are excellent sports centers, unusual shops, and trendy …
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Zermatt is famous for its luxury hotels. There are more than 300 attractive hotels in different categories. Mont Cervin Palace, which has started accepting guests since 1851, is a true …
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In Zermatt, there are three ski areas: Gornergrat, Rothorn, and Klein Matterhorn. The latter is open for vacationers even in summer. The total length of all trails is 194km, out of which …
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If you want to buy something interesting, it is better to go to the town center. The Bahnhofstrasse will become a reference point for you. All major supermarkets, shopping centers, and just …
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Zermatt and surroundings
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Shopping streets in Zermatt
♥ Shopping area ' Bahnhofstrasse' Zermatt, 0.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Bahnhofstrasse' Zermatt, 0.6 km from the center. On the map
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Survived castles around Zermatt
♥ Castle 'Savoy Castle' Gressoney-Saint-Jean, 28.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Graines Castle' Brusson, 31 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Ussel Castle' Châtillon, 32 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Cly Castle' Saint Denis, 33.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Nus Castle' Nus, 37.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Savoy Castle' Gressoney-Saint-Jean, 28.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Graines Castle' Brusson, 31 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Ussel Castle' Châtillon, 32 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Cly Castle' Saint Denis, 33.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Nus Castle' Nus, 37.1 km from the center. On the map
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National and city parks around Zermatt
♥ National Park 'Parco nazionale della Val Grande' , 53.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ World Heritage Site 'Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch' , 56.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Parco nazionale del Gran Paradiso' , 64.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ World Heritage Site 'Monte San Giorgio' , 93.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Regional Nature Park 'Queyras' , 160.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Parco nazionale della Val Grande' , 53.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ World Heritage Site 'Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch' , 56.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Parco nazionale del Gran Paradiso' , 64.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ World Heritage Site 'Monte San Giorgio' , 93.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Regional Nature Park 'Queyras' , 160.2 km from the center. On the map
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Sights around Zermatt from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Aiguille du Midi
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Distance from Zermatt center - 68.4 km.
You can not only walk through the tunnels between levels, but also use a special lift that is much more convenient and faster. There is a special plate with the exact height of the platform and its number at each level. It's also worth to have a long and incredibly interesting tour to Aiguille du Midi that many tourists tend to visit in the summer. The fact is that it’s always very cold and very windy at the top, so it would be more comfortable to climb it in the summer, when it's not so chilly. …
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Wengen Resort
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Distance from Zermatt center - 66.1 km.
One of the most attractive features of Wengen is its unique ecology. There is no traffic on the health resort, so the air is always very fresh. Usually, the ski season starts in the middle of December and lasts until the end of April. The guests of the spa resort have a great choice of entertainment, which is not limited to skiing. All year round, the special curling hall and ice rink are open. And in the summer, the tennis courts and the Minigolf fields are available to the health resort guests. Wengen also has the typical entertainment infrastructure and is a location for restaurants, colorful bars and discos, a cinema and even a concert hall. …
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Borromeo Palace
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Distance from Zermatt center - 61.5 km.
A unique feature of the beautiful palace, hidden behind its unobtrusive walls, is the unique interiors, which include the rare marble and wood varieties, gold and precious stones. Throne Hall is considered to be the most magnificent, and in the Gobelinsaal you can see the unique masterpieces of Flemish art embroidered with gold. On the lower floor of the building are the unique shell caves decorated with the natural stalactites and shells of the whimsical forms. Isola Bella Island and the wonderful Palace have served as a venue for classical music concerts for several years. …
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Expo 2020 in Dubai Was Visited by More Than 7 Million Visitors
If you haven’t visited this event yet, there is still time to book a hotel in Dubai because Expo 2020 Dubai runs until 31 March 2022. People who are unable to visit the emirate can make a virtual tour on the Expo 2020 website. By the way, the virtual visitation has already reached 31.6 million by the end of December.
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If you haven’t visited this event yet, there is still time to book a hotel in Dubai because Expo 2020 Dubai runs until 31 March 2022. People who are unable to visit the emirate can make a virtual tour on the Expo 2020 website. By the way, the virtual visitation has already reached 31.6 million by the end of December.
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