Rail Holidays to Zermatt

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O nly a few miles from the Italian border in southern Switzerland, Zermatt has found fame as a mountain resort, offering access to world-class skiing and mountaineering. Switzerland’s highest peak (Dufourspitze) and arguably its most famous (the Matterhorn) tower above this picturesque town. All combustion engines are banned from the town and several of Switzerland’s most spectacular railways are connected to Zermatt, including the Glacier Express and Gornergrat rack railway.

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Matterhorn and the Glacier Express

Matterhorn and the Glacier Express From £1,649 per person // 9 days Journey to the foot of the Matterhorn in Zermatt, then take the world's slowest express train, the Glacier Express, on its full run through to St Moritz. Return home via the Rhine Valley and a night in Cologne.

Glacier Express Excellence Class

Glacier Express Excellence Class From £2,899 per person // 7 days Enjoy a journey on one of the most famous scenic trains, travelling in style with Excellence Class on the Glacier Express. Your holiday also includes first class travel on your rail journeys in and out of Switzerland along with luxury hotels.

Mountain Railways of Switzerland

Mountain Railways of Switzerland From £1,799 per person // 8 days Embark on a Swiss rail adventure as you travel to the summit of three of the most famous mountain railways - the Gornergrat, the Jungfrau Mountain Railway and the enthralling steam train on the Brienzer Rothorn. Stay in beautiful Zermatt at the foot of the Matterhorn, followed by 3 nights on the shores of Lake Brienz.

Across the Spine of the Alps

Across the Spine of the Alps From £2,099 per person // 13 days Travel from Zermatt, in the shadow of the Matterhorn, through the best of the Swiss and Austrian Alps, to picture-perfect Lake Bled in Slovenia's Julian Alps.

Wonders of Winter in First Class

Wonders of Winter in First Class From £1,699 per person // 8 days Make the most of your winter holiday with a scenic journey through the Alps. Travel from Cologne, via Munich to Salzburg, by panorama coach to Chur, across Switzerland to Zermatt with the Glacier Express and then back to London via Strasbourg.

Our Recommended Hotels in Zermatt

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Mont Cervin Palace

A member of “Leading Hotels of the World”, the Mont Cervin Palace was opened in 1851. It is situated in the heart of Zermatt, boasting a pool and 1700 m² wellness and spa area where guests can indulge in a wide range of treatments. Most of the guest rooms face south and have a balcony or a patio with views of the Matterhorn.

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Grand Hotel Zermatterhof

First opened in 1879, the Grand Hotel Zermatterhof is one of Zermatt’s top luxury hotels, located right in the centre of town. Guestrooms all boast panoramic mountain views, Nespresso coffee machines, complimentary mineral water and soft drinks . There are also three restaurants to choose from as well as a spa area with swimming pool, sauna and treatment rooms.

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Hotel Pollux

The welcoming Hotel Pollux in located the centre of Zermatt, within easy reach of the train station. Bedrooms are furnished in an Alpine style with complimentary Wi-Fi, tea & coffee making facilities and a flat-screen TV. There are three restaurants to choose from, including a vegetarian restaurant.

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Sunstar Style Hotel

This charming, traditionally-Swiss chalet hotel is situated in the heart of this car-free resort.

All the rooms are compact and individual with modern fittings. The bath or shower forms an integral part of the main room, which is what gives them their very special and unique style.