Location: Zermatt
Top Things to do in Zermatt
The 6 Best Fun Activities & Games in Zermatt, Swiss Alps
When most people think of Zermatt, they think of one thing: The Matterhorn. This ultimate Swiss icon looms over Zermatt, first drawing visitors here in the 1860s. The village of Zermatt itself is lovely and car-free, with old-fashioned brown chalets and winding alleys. (Don’t worry, you don’t have to walk everywhere—there are electric vehicles and horse-drawn cabs.) Skiing in the region often lasts through early summer, but when the weather’s warmer, it’s a great time to hike.
Restaurants in Zermatt
1. Clay Shoot Zermatt
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 50 reviews
A fun and competitive laser clay shoot experience which requires skill and accuracy to be the top scorer in your group. Take part in various exciting shooting games in our beautiful and secluded mountain meadow complete with shelter to protect you in case of bad weather. Please book your private shoot session in advance. Perfect for corporate team building, parties and family groups. We are located by Furi lift station in the Zermatt ski resort, when in Furi please follow signs in front of Restaurant Furri to find us.
Reviewed By lsponaugle - Salt Lake City, United States
Overstated Title? maybe just a little, BUT our group of 13 ranged in ages from 17-81 years old and Clay Shoot Zermatt gave us an opportunity to all compete in a fun activity for an hour and a half. The beer and wine helped with the competitiveness but what a great experience we had. Kirk was the ultimate host, teacher and referee. He made our experience even better. Some of us never shot a gun before and you would be surprised by the end who is the best. Our timing was perfect as we went for a hike in the morning and then we had a slight drizzle in the afternoon while we were shooting. Since you are well protected in the local made hut, we stayed dry and very happy. If you have a large group or even a competitive small team, this is a great experience to learn with modified real guns in a safe environment. BTW, we learned that our 81 year old Father was a sharp shooter in the reserves and of course he won our groups' betting and competition. Give it a "shot" (sorry) you will not be disappointed.
2. Obere Matten playground no. 1
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
This playground is located in the heart of the village of Zermatt. It’s the perfect place for families with children who have different needs. The Obere Matten playground no. 1 lies between the shopping centre and the restaurant. The Obere Matten leisure area offers not only a variety of sports for the grown-ups but also two wonderful playgrounds. The whole play area is surfaced with smooth gravel. The Obere Matten playground no. 1 is a little less shady than Obere Matten no. 2. •Suitable for children aged 0 to 15 •In village centre •Pushchair-accessible •Quiet zone for peaceful play, sand pit •Sitting/relaxation area •Slides, climbing frames, swings, more than 8 different play features •Benches, tables •Partly shaded •WC nearby •Nappy-changing facilities nearby •Shops nearby •Climbing rock with holds •Adjacent: boccia (Swiss boules), beach volleyball, football, tennis •Restaurant with view of the Matterhorn
3. Sport- und Freizeitarena Zermatt
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
The sports and leisure area (Sport- und Freizeitarena) in the centre of Zermatt offers a wide range of options for different sports. The sports facilities promise a variety of attractions both in summer and winter. Tennis enthusiasts enjoy games on the four artificial-grass courts as an alternative to summer outdoor activities in Zermatt’s mountains. In winter, beginners and experts alike play curling matches and games of Bavarian curling on the ice rinks. All year: •Restaurant with view of the Matterhorn •Children’s playgrounds Winter: •Artificial ice rink •Natural ice rink •Curling •Bavarian curling •Ice skating •Ice hockey •Horu Trophy, annual curling contest (Switzerland’s largest outdoor tournament), held in January •Large marquee (circus tent) of the Zermatt Unplugged music festival (mid-April) Summer: •Beach volleyball •Tennis courts •Basketball •Skate park •Mini-Matterhorn to climb, for children •Site of celebrations for Swiss National Day (1 August) •Location for Folklore Festival (approx. mid- August)
4. Zermatt Keramik
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
We are dedicated to the modern adaptation of traditional and time-tested making methods with the goal of creating vessels of a timeless quality and beauty corresponding with our chef approach and general feel for art and design. We offer workshops for groups of all ages and levels.
5. Vernissage
Overall Ratings
3.0 based on 30 reviews
6. Spielplatz Gletschergarten Dossen
The playground by the Dossen glacier garden has all kinds of special attractions, including a climbing boulder, a big xylophone and a barbecue area. Children can run around and play to their hearts’ content at this charming playground in the heart of the former glacier landscape. It also makes an ideal picnic spot; should it rain, visitors can shelter under the covered wood store while they wait for the sun to emerge. •Suitable for children aged 2 to 15 •Large xylophone •Swings and zip wire •Climbing boulder •Barbecue area with grill and wood •Idyllic location •Shaded by larch trees •Large benches and tables •Also suitable in wet weather •Suspension footbridge nearby •Glacier garden nearby
