Snow in Zermatt

The Sunnegga funicular climbs from the village to sunny, gentle slopes. Wolli’s Park has five magic carpets and play equipment for beginners, free to use; the beginner pass (from CHF 60 a day) covers Sunnegga, Blauherd and the Leisee shuttle.

Start at Rotenboden station on the Gornergrat railway and slide down to Riffelberg, where sledges are hired (CHF 15). The one-day sledging pass includes repeat rides from 11:00 to 16:00; children under 9 travel free.

Three lifts to 3,883 m, Europe’s highest mountain station, with a viewing platform, an ice palace 15 m inside the glacier and high-altitude pistes. Children ride the top lift from age 3; go on a calm, clear morning.

The Matterhorn ski area crosses the border at Testa Grigia into Italy. An International pass (from CHF 104 a day in 2026/27) covers both sides; carry your passport and watch the time for the last lift back.

Zermatt’s Swiss Ski School, founded in 1929, runs group lessons for small children and teenagers. Children up to 8.99 years ski free with a photo pass; book February lessons well ahead.