Villas in Zermatt
Zermatt suits skiers and walkers who want the Matterhorn, at 4,478 metres, in view from a car-free town. The trade-off is the journey: you leave the car at Täsch and finish by train, and the airport transfers take close to four hours.
- Villas
- 196
- From, per week
- £413
About Zermatt
Zermatt is a village of about 5,800 people at 1,620 metres, though visitor numbers at any time are several times higher. Combustion-engine vehicles are banned, to keep the Matterhorn view clear, so you move around on foot and by electric shuttle, taxi, bus or horse-drawn carriage. Our homes are packed tightly around the village. The Gornergrat rack railway, the highest open-air railway in Europe, climbs to 3,089 metres in about 29 minutes. The cable car to the Klein Matterhorn reaches 3,883 metres, and the ski area links to Cervinia in Italy. It gets about 1,650 hours of sun a year, with cool summers. It is the western end of the Glacier Express line.
Is Zermatt right for you?
- Best for
- Matterhorn views, high-altitude skiing and long walking days
- Not for you if
- You expect to drive to your door, because cars stop at Täsch.
Near Zermatt
Täsch
About 5 km north of Zermatt, where cars are parked and a frequent shuttle train runs up to the village.
Gornergrat
The rack railway runs from the village to 3,089 metres, with the ride taking about 29 minutes each way.
Klein Matterhorn
The 3S cable car, opened in 2018, climbs to 3,883 metres in about nine minutes, the highest of the village's lifts.
Cervinia
Over the Theodul Pass in Italy, linked to the Zermatt ski area via Testa Grigia.
Getting to Zermatt
Fly to Geneva or Zurich: the train to Zermatt takes about four hours from Geneva Airport and under four from Zurich Airport, changing at Visp. Drivers leave the car at Täsch and take the shuttle train. A car is not needed in the village at all.
When to go to Zermatt
Winter and spring are the ski seasons, with average snowfall around 325 cm a year. Summer skiing is limited to the Theodul Glacier: in May and June only one or two runs open, the main area opens in July, and in August 2026 it was suspended for heat. Summer is the walking season.
Villas in Zermatt
Anges Zermatt
Zermatt, Valais, Switzerland
14
7
0
Air ConParkingDishwasher+9 more
from£4125
per night
Tuftra Penthouse 4BR Zermatt
Zermatt, Valais, Switzerland
8
4
0
Air ConParkingDishwasher+9 more
from£1547
per night
Zermatt villa holidays: questions answered
Is Zermatt car-free?
Yes. Combustion-engine vehicles are banned to keep the Matterhorn view clear, and almost all vehicles are battery-electric. Most visitors park at Täsch, 5 km north, and take the shuttle train up the valley.
How long is the train to Zermatt from Zurich Airport?
About three hours fifty, changing at Visp. The fastest listed route runs from Zurich Airport to Visp, then the R41 up to Zermatt. Geneva Airport takes close to four hours by train.
Can you ski from Zermatt into Italy?
Yes. The ski area connects through Testa Grigia at the top of the Theodul Pass to the Italian resorts of Cervinia and Valtournenche. Check lift opening times before heading over, so you can get back.
Is there summer skiing in Zermatt?
Yes, but it is limited. It is on the Theodul Glacier: one or two runs in May and June, the main glacier area from July. It was suspended in August 2026 because of high temperatures.
How long does the Gornergrat railway from Zermatt take?
About 29 minutes to the summit at 3,089 metres. It is a rack railway and is described as the highest open-air railway in Europe, so allow half a day.
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Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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