Take a ride on one of the most scenic cogwheel trains from Zermatt to Gornergrat, offering stunning views of Switzerland's highest peak, Dufourspitze, the iconic Matterhorn, and some of the best ...

They all offer free transfers in electric cars to and from the train station, as does just about every hotel in Zermatt, though the Schweizerhof is so close you need not bother, even with luggage.

Jordan Lye/Getty Images. Located high in the mountains, Zermatt has upheld its ban on combustion vehicles since the 1960s. The only way to arrive is by train, taxi, or helicopter.

There's plenty to keep you occupied in the picture-perfect alpine resort town of Zermatt, Switzerland. Here’s 7 of the best things to do in Zermatt if you don’t ski.

Climb aboard for an epic public transit tour of Switzerland. This seven-day itinerary is a celebration of all things transport: trains, boats, buses, zip lines, cogwheel trains, funiculars, and more.

Switzerland seemed to offer a cure. ... Arriving by train is the only way in: Zermatt is car free. ... The hotel is an easy eight-minute walk from the station with rolling luggage.

The Bernina Express is another journey that features on Great Rail Journeys’ tours, departing from charming Chur, Switzerland’s oldest city. You won’t want to miss a ride on the gorgeous ...