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8 Entrancing Places to Visit in Zermatt, Switzerland

Gaurav Kadam
Lush green meadows, milky-white mountains, and serene blue rivers make this picturesque little town of Zermatt, an ultimate romantic getaway. Located in Switzerland, it is popular for skiing and hiking.

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Soak in the sweeping view of Matterhorn (4,478 m), the jewel of the Swiss Alps and one of Europe's highest summits.

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Europe’s highest open-air railway, the Gornergrat Railway, provides stunning views of Matterhorn since 1898.

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Located south of Zermatt, the Theodul Glacier is open year-round for skiing.

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Theodul Pass, above Theodul Glacier, is the second lowest pass linking Zermatt and Valtournanche valleys.
Hinterdorf, Zermatt's old quarter, retains its 16th to 18th-century barns, stables, houses, and stores.

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Breithorn (4,164 m), on the Switzerland-Italy border, is the Alps' easiest peak to trek, heavily glaciated.
Follow wooden walkways to Gorner Gorge, marveling at 220-million-year-old greenish rocks and turquoise Gornervispe waters.

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Brienzer Rothorn (2,350 m) in the Emmental Alps is renowned for paragliding and offers stunning views of Lake Brienz.
Set amidst alpine meadows, the "Bruder Klaus" chapel at Riffelberg, with natural stone walls, is a popular wedding venue.