I had never heard of this place before but ended up having an amazing trip here… which is why, looking back, it’s hard to imagine my fall semester without Zermatt. My friend Annie was the one who invited me to her aunt and uncle’s “chalet” in this wonderful, small mountain town in Switzerland. It took three separate train rides, about a half a day in travel time, and I was all by myself (aka if I ever got lost I doubt anyone would have been able to locate me), but it was a great weekend with several close friends that couldn’t have been more memorable.
For a weekend in Zermatt, or another ski town in Switzerland:
-Zermatt is small, almost all of the buildings are “chalets”, and there is no street traffic other than the standard taxi and shuttle cars. If you end up in a small town like this, then, make sure you don’t pack too heavy and that you have comfortable shoes for some good walking around
-Go in the wintertime so you can experience the Christmas markets and perhaps some snow too!-Take advantage of the Swiss Alps—definitely go both hiking and skiing. The scenery is absolutely breathtaking and unlike anything you have ever seen before. There are probably plenty of other winter sports in your area, too, such as snowboarding, tobogganing, and ice climbing
-Have or make a big breakfast: pancakes, eggs and bacon, etc. in order to gear up for your big day out
-Spend an afternoon in at your chalet/hotel/hostel so you can relax with a movie, puzzle, or some hot chocolate-Explore the shops in the center of town. Walk around or just window-shop if you’re on a budget (in a small, ritzy type place like Zermatt many of the stores carry expensive merchandise). Check out any of the local markets, festivals, etc.
-Collectibles to come back with:
-Swiss chocolate, obviously
-Hats and scarves, any winter clothing really
-From the markets: ornaments, wooden trinkets, think about holiday gifts
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