Gornergrat Railway
Zermatt, Valais, Switzerland[4.1 miles]
A spectacular journey by cog railway, reaching a height of more than 3,000m, with fabulous mountain views of the Matterhorn.
Best for ages: 4+ | £100 | 2 hours
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There are two things that make the Iglu-Dorf stand out among Zermatt’s many hotels. Firstly, the views – guests are treated to front-seat views of the Matterhorn as it turns pink and orange in the setting sun. Secondly, the sense of adventure. Located at 2,700m, just off the Riffelhorn piste on the Gornergrat sector, the igloo village is accessed by foot via a snowy path, or by skis via the slopes.
The igloos are basic but fun, and there’s a dining igloo for supper (meats, cheeses and fondue). It’s best for families with older children – rather like camping, with a wintery feel.
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Zermatt, Valais, Switzerland[4.1 miles]
A spectacular journey by cog railway, reaching a height of more than 3,000m, with fabulous mountain views of the Matterhorn.
Best for ages: 4+ | £100 | 2 hours
Zermatt, Valais, Switzerland[4.2 miles]
Europe’s most popular tourist train passes through an astonishing variety of landscapes: snow-covered peaks, desolate moors, limestone cliffs of the Rhine gorge, spiral tunnels and horseshoe curves.
Best for ages: 6+ | £140 | 7.5 hours
Zermatt, Valais, Switzerland[6.3 miles]
A surreal world of ice sculptures, housed deep inside a glacier, at nearly 4,000 metres above sea level.
Best for ages: 4+ | £100
Zermatt, Valais, Switzerland[8.2 miles]
One of Europe’s highest, most recognisable and most beautiful mountains with an iconic jagged-tooth form, soaring to 4,478m.
Best for ages: 6+ | Free | 1 night
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