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17 Best Things to Do in Zermatt – Including Zermatt With Kids (2026)

family standing at Riffelberg with view to the Matterhorn
Discover the best things to do in Zermatt, from glacier adventures and scenic trains to family-friendly walks and Matterhorn views.

Gelmerbahn & Gelmersee – Hiking in the Beautiful Grimsel Valley

family crossing a bridge at Gelmersee
The Gelmerbahn and the Gelmersee hike should be on your bucket list. The Gelmerbahn is the steepest open funicular in Europe. How best to hike the Gelmersee is to ride up with the Gelmerbahn im Grimseltal.

Family Weekend at Château-d’Oex (+Video)

Château-d'Oex in Pays-d'Enhaut a village in the canton Vaud. Château-d'Oex provides a lot of family activities for a packed weekend. Hiking to water falls in Chateau d'oex visiting the Cheese factory L'Etivaz and more.

Lac Lioson – Beautiful Family Hike to Lioson Lake

a cow standing in the water at Lac Lioson
Lac Lioson in Canton Vaud - is a beautiful family hike to Lioson Lake in the les Mosses region in Vaud. Its a Swiss alpine lake where you can swim in if you dare! Hiking to Lac Lioson (lake Lioson) is the perfect hot summer day hike to cool off.

Hiking around Lac de Moiry & Glacier (+VIDEO)

view of Moiry dam
Moiry Lake and Moiry Glacier hike needs to be on your hiking list whilst in Valais. Deep in the Val D'Anniviers valley above Grimentz you will find this Swiss blue alpine lake. Here is the perfect hike to Moiry lake in Valais Switzerland

Matterhorn Glacier Paradise in Zermatt – An Epic Family Experience

little boy marvelling at the Matterhorn from the inside of the glacier paradise cabine in Zermatt
The Matterhorn Glacier Paradise in Zermatt, is an epic family adventure that when visiting Zermatt is a must. Ride up to 3883m to the klein Matterhorn where the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise in Zermatt is located.

World’s Highest Glacier Palace at Klein Matterhorn

kids in the worlds highest glacier palest
Visit the World's highest Glacier Palace at the klein Matterhorn Paradise in Zermatt Switzerland. An incredible adventure not to be missed. The Matterhorn Glacier paradise belongs to some of the highest glaciers in the world one can visit and enter.

Ämpächli Elm : A Kid’s Paradise & Downhill Scooter

fatherland child on the downhill scooter trail in elm
The Ämpächli in Elm is a kids paradise without a doubt. Many activities for all ages plus a downhill scotter run to finish the day. You also find the Riesenwald theme park up at the Elm Park

“Der Riesenwald” Giant Forest – Theme Trail in Elm

father with child looking through a peak finder
The theme trail in Elm "Riesenwald" is a great family hike with 17 interactions along an amazing scenery up at the Ämpächli in Elm. Find out where the Riesenwald in Elm is and take the kids up to the Ämpächli park