As you are planning your family holiday in Zermatt, you may want to consider the new Wolli Wonderland theme trail in Zermatt. This is a fun and fantastic adventure trail for the whole family.
The trail is designed to be both educational and entertaining. Magical figures arouse curiosity and offer a great storytelling adventure.
Although suitable for children of all ages, it is best for children aged 6-12 years old. Along the route parents have plenty of opportunities to get involved too.
The goal is that the whole family solves the puzzles to find Mitza the cat, Wolli’s friend.
Expect to find a mixture of audio (in German, English, French), text and illustrative instructions, and some fun activity stations.
And as with many theme trails it delivers information about the local flora and fauna.
It’s an opportunity for quality family time in the beautiful village of Zermatt.
Also read How to spend one day in Zermatt with kids and Meet the Blacknose Sheep at the Gornergrat
Before you go on the Wolli Wonderland Theme Trail
The Wolli Adventure Box
You need to get your Wolli Adventure Box to complete the stations and find Mitza. Buy the box at the tourism office right next to the train station in Zermatt village.
Price of wonder box Chf 25.-.
Smart Phone
To complete the trail you need a smart phone. At the end, when you have entered the correct code, it will release a map which you need to find Mitza the cat.
Therefore, have your smart phone with you and most importantly, charged.
Pushchair friendly
The Wolli Wonderland theme trail is along the lower high-altitude trail in Zermatt – AHV-Weg, (No.4a on the Zermatt hiking map). A short steep section leads to a 2 km long, flat and wide trail which allows easy pushchair access.
After the last Wolli station follow the wide trail down to Winkelmatte, and don’t forget to look for Mitza.
On the Wolli Wonderland Trail
The start
The start of the trail is behind the beautiful CERVO Mountain Resort. You can either get there along the Riedweg, pass by the CERVO and the Sunnegga top lift entry and take the first small trail on your right.
Look for the sign below.
Alternatively, if you come from the lower end of Zermatt, you can use the Sunnegga elevator (free of charge) which exits in front of CERVO resort (the elevator only operates during the Sunnegga cable car operating hours.).
Click on the map to have access to the interactive map of Zermatt.
On the trail
Let the fun begin. Get your Wolli Adventure Box take a seat and listen carefully to the instructions.
Now you know that Wolli & his friends are all looking for Mitza the cat so follow the trail help them find her by solving the 16 different puzzles. Don’t forget to always refer to and use your booklet at the stations.
Picture story line of Wolli Wonderland Trail
The following pictures show you some of the different stations along the trail in no particular order.
Back to Zermatt Village
After you solved the puzzle successfully, and hopefully found Mitza and taken a photo with her, the trail leads you back to the village via Winkelmatten. From here you can take the E-Bus or walk via Scheibenwald, Wiestiboden or Staldenstrasse back to Zermatt centre.
If you have not yet done so, a walk through Zermatt’s Old Town is always a highlight.
Hotels in Zermatt
As Zermatt is such a great family friendly resort you should consider staying in this charming Swiss alpine village for some days.
Zermatt has everything and more one could want from a Swiss mountain resort. The worlds highest Glacier Palace at +3800 metres altitude, and one of Switzerlands most scenic train rides, the Gornergrat railway. And there are plenty of hotels in Zermatt to choose from.
Alternatively check out the map.
Our Hotel Suggestions in Zermatt
Hotel National Zermatt is close to our heart. We have stayed there twice and love it.
This ideal family hotel is close to the Sunnegga station and village centre. The family room has two floors and a fun catamaran net for the kids (and parents) to enjoy.
Delicious food and an amazing spa with swimming pool invites you to relax after having explored all the best things to do in Zermatt.
Should the Hotel National be fully booked you may like to consider these hotel picks.
Luxury pick
Luxury family stay
Perfect Allrounder
If you feel like a stay up the mountain is more your thing, you might like to consider an overnight stay at the beautiful Fluhalp hut near the picturesque Stellisee.
Conclusion of the Wolli Wonderland Theme Trail in Zermatt
Overall, the Wolli Wonderland theme trail is a must-do activity for families visiting Zermatt. It’s an engaging and educational experience that offers something for everyone.
This is also the perfect short hike in Zermatt should the weather not be at its best.
So, grab your hiking boots get the family together and join Wolli and his friends on the trail for an unforgettable adventure in Zermatt.
If you love theme trails then check out these following theme trails across Switzerland.
More Zermatt Travel Guides
Zermatt needs to be explored as the beauty of the Swiss village can only be fully appreciated when one spends several days in town. There are always many things to do in Zermatt like riding up the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise and visiting the Worlds highest Glacier Palace.
Or taking the amazing Gornergrat railway up to Gornergrat where glaciers are so close you feel like you can touch them. And not to forget on the way down from Gornergrat hike and Meet the Blacknose sheep of Zermatt.
One of our absolute favourite things to do in Zermatt is hike to Stellisee & overnight at Fluhalp Hut 2606 m.
Zermatt in Winter
Definitely one of our top favourite Swiss winter resorts is Zermatt. Every year we make sure we can spend some quality family time in Zermatt and explore their ski slopes. Skiing in Zermatt should be on everyone’s Bucket List. Zermatt also has plenty of things to do in Winter for non skiers.
I hope that the information provided here will prove itself useful when you are visiting Zermatt in Valais and embark on the Wolli Wonderland Theme trail.
If I have left anything out or you have a question, please ask your questions in the comments below. This will help others and they can join in.
Thank you & Never Forget to Travel
