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Zermatt

Zermatt offers several scenic views of the Matterhorn, the most popular of which is the Gornergrat observation deck! Take the mountain railway from Zermatt to the Gornergrat terminal. Besides enjoying the scenery along the way, the Gornergrat observation deck, at 3,130 meters, offers breathtaking 360-degree views of the Matterhorn and the glacier. The breathtaking, unparalleled beauty of nature is truly breathtaking!

Zermatt lies at the foot of the Matterhorn, nestled amidst a vast network of hiking and skiing options. This unique location has made it one of the world's most renowned resorts. Zermatt's ski area boasts 54 mountain lifts and cable cars and over 360 kilometers of ski slopes. Known as the "Matterhorn Glacier Paradise," it is the world's largest and highest summer ski area. Ski teams from many countries train here during the summer.

Zermatt is a car-free town, with all gas-powered vehicles prohibited. Transportation is limited to electric cars or horse-drawn carriages, and buses and taxis are all electric. Trains run from Zermatt to Visp and Tesch, where connections connect to nearby cities such as Lausanne, Geneva, and Interlaken. All cars stop in Tesch for trains to Zermatt. From Zermatt, visitors can visit the Matterhorn, a snowy mountain in southern Switzerland, by cogwheel train or cable car. As a stopover for Matterhorn excursions, the town is a popular base for mountaineering and skiing enthusiasts.

Zermatt is the last stop and one of the most important attractions when we plan our European tour, so I know how to prepare camera equipment when we don’t come, so that we can show off our skills when we are ready to come. Unexpectedly! Something unbelievable happened. From this moment on, there are no photos I took. All the photos at this attraction were taken by Weili's camera.

It happened like this, when we took the train to Zermatt at the moment, because it is more complicated here to change trains twice, it was when changing trains found that the wrong direction, but had to get off at the next stop and take the train in the opposite direction. It was too hasty to get off the car to leave the camera was packed on the train, but has not noticed until after getting off the toilet did not find, something bad train has gone far, had to go to Zermatt train station to report. The service lady told me to fill out a form online and report it by email. If there is news, I will be notified by email.

At the time, the worst-case scenario was made, the camera had been used for 10 years, and if it hadn't been sent back, it would have happened to be possible to buy a new one. Also the best thing of misfortune is the photo data in the camera, which I back up every day so I'm not too worried. The only regret is that the days in the next few days can only be treated as idle people, the days go by without news. When I filled out the form, it stated that if I found delivery to the Zug train station where my cousin lived, after about 6 days until I had to return to the United States the next day, there was still no news. I told my cousin at 6 pm if I could ask him to inquire, they closed at 8 pm and opened at 7 am the next day. It's only an hour before they close, and if you don't get it today you won't have a chance before returning to the United States, because you need to go to the airport at 6am tomorrow morning for the flight.

Really seeing God's infinite grace, the camera lost for 6 days was found in the last hour, you say it's not a miracle what is it?

Zermatt is a town without gasoline and motorcycles. All gasoline-powered motor vehicles are prohibited from passing through. The only means of transportation in the area are trams, horse-drawn carriages or bicycles. Buses and taxis are all trams.

Walking on two feet is the least polluting

Small electric cars do not pollute

Bicycles do not pollute

Restaurant Grampis

This restaurant serves authentic Italian cuisine in Zermatt. Their wood-fired pizzas are made with a special dough, the pasta is perfectly chewy, and the grilled steaks are tender and delicious. When I first ate their pizza, I thought it was burnt because of the black crust. Upon asking, I realized it was made with a special oven dough.

Grampi's oven dough pizza

Incredible Fresh Hot Brick oven Pizza

Fuchs Bakery

From everyday breads to premium chocolate creations, everything is 100% handmade. We stopped by the shop to pick up some souvenirs and had afternoon tea in their second-floor café.

I set my alarm to wake up at 5:30 AM to capture the sunrise bathing the Matterhorn in crimson light. One of the Matterhorn's most famous sights is the Golden Sunrise, a highlight of any Zermatt trip. About 15 minutes before and after sunrise, sunlight begins to cast a shadow over the distant Matterhorn, its angle changing with the clouds, ultimately painting the entire mountaintop a golden hue.

Railway stations Gornergrat Bahn

A must-see for tourists is the Gornergrat Observation Deck. Take the mountain train from Zermatt to the Gornergrat terminal. Besides enjoying the scenery along the way, the Gornergrat Observation Deck, at 3,130 meters, offers a breathtaking 360-degree panoramic view of the Matterhorn and the glacier. The breathtaking, unparalleled beauty of nature is truly breathtaking! The train from Zermatt to the Gornergrat terminal has six stops, and the train stops at each station. Passengers can purchase tickets based on their travel schedule. Please note that once you purchase your ticket, you can only enter and exit the gates once at each station (round-trip tickets allow you to enter and exit once each time), not unlimited entry and exit. Please pay close attention to your itinerary.

After exiting the station, follow the signs and the crowd to the Gornergrat viewing platform. However, before that, the scenery at the station was so beautiful. The vast mountain scenery made us admire it in admiration. We took some time to capture the Alpine mountain ranges over 4,000 meters in front of us.

Going up the path next to the astronomical observatory, you can clearly see the hotel and the Matterhorn. This is also a classic shooting angle on postcards. Isn’t it spectacular?

The Gornergrat Observation Deck offers a 360-degree view. In addition to admiring the Matterhorn, you can also admire the magnificent Gorner Glacier up close. Watching the flow of the second largest glacier in the Alps makes you marvel at the wonders of nature!

The Highest Alpine Garden in Europe

At 2,800 meters above sea level, right next to Rotenboden station, lies a botanical gem: Europe's highest alpine garden. Here, a tranquil spectacle unfolds—rare and resilient alpine flowers bloom during the brief summer months. Surrounded by the Matterhorn, Riffelhorn, and Lake Riffel, you can admire unique flowers that bloom for just a few weeks between July and mid-August.

The flora here is not only beautiful, but also rare and worthy of conservation. Over 100 species of alpine plants have adapted to the harsh climate, defying sun, wind, and drought. Many of these plants are rarely found at similar altitudes. These plants are true survivors—they deserve our respect.

Rotenboden → Riffelsee

From the top station, we took a one-stop bus ride down to Rotenboden Station to begin our hike. The next highlight of our hike was taking photos of the Matterhorn's reflection in Lake Riffelsee! The Riffelsee hiking trail, heading towards the lake, takes about 10 minutes to reach. The gentle slopes along the way make it a great walk for beginners. The scenery along the way was breathtaking, and I had to stop and take photos every step of the way. This was my favorite part of my trip to Switzerland!

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