Family Holidays in Zermatt

Snow-covered mountains, sunny slopes and unforgettable adventures make Zermatt the perfect destination for family winter holidays. As a certified family destination, Zermatt offers a wide range of experiences for all ages – from first ski turns to sledging with Matterhorn views.

With the Wolli Card, children up to 8.99 years travel free on the Zermatt mountain railways when accompanied by an adult. The SBB Junior Card and Children’s Co-Travelcard also make travelling to the mountains with the family easy and convenient.

• Learning to ski: In the Wolli Beginners Park Sunnegga, little snow bunnies discover the joy of winter sports in a playful way. Family-friendly ski schools and free ski passes for children up to 8.99 years make getting started especially easy. More information
• Free skiing on Saturdays: Children and teenagers up to 16 years ski for free on Saturdays. More information
• Sledging: Enjoy exciting descents from Furi to Zermatt or on Switzerland’s highest sledging run from Rotenboden to Riffelberg. More information
• Ice skating: Indoor and natural ice rinks at the Zermatt sports and leisure arena. More information
• Winter hiking: Discover snowy trails and impressive views around the Matterhorn.
• Climbing: Indoor climbing wall at the Triftbach sports hall. More information
• Play & relax: The children’s playroom and Murmeli Kids Club at Resort La Ginabelle provide fun and entertainment beyond the slopes. More information

At the Wellness & Family Resort La Ginabelle, families enjoy the perfect combination of mountain adventures, relaxation and quality time together.

In Zermatt, unforgettable adventures, exciting excursions and unique nature experiences await visitors of all ages.

• Puzzle fun: Make your family trip on the Gornergrat Railway even more exciting with “Wolli and the Climate Detectives” and solve the mystery of the missing glacier fleas. The audio guide and quiz are available free of charge from Zermatt Tourism (deposit required). 
• Adventure: Rope courses, suspension bridges and much more await you at the Forest Fun Park.
• Sports & fun: Jump on the trampoline, play beach volleyball, football or basketball, or enjoy the skatepark in Zermatt.
• Ice world: Visit the world’s highest Glacier Palace at 3,883 metres above sea level.
• Mini golf: Show Wolli your mini golf skills.
• Marmot trail: Explore the Murmeli Trail and listen to the whistles of the marmots.
• Swimming: Enjoy the “beach” at Leisee lake at 2,232 metres, including the Wolli adventure park with playground and floating raft.
• Helicopters: Visit the base of Air Zermatt and admire the famous red helicopters.
• History: Discover the story of the Matterhorn and village life at the Matterhorn Museum Zermatlantis.
• Mountain railways: Take a look behind the scenes of the Zermatt mountain railways at Trockener Steg.
• Cheese dairy: Learn how cheese is made at a traditional show dairy.
• Playtime: Several playgrounds in Zermatt and the Murmeli Club for children & teenagers at Resort La Ginabelle provide endless fun.
• Excursions: Join exciting outings with the La Ginabelle Murmeli Club team.
• Wolli Card: Children up to 8.99 years travel free with the mountain railways when accompanied by an adult or teenager with a multi-day pass and benefit from various discounts. More about the Wolli Card