{"id":1558,"date":"2022-11-09T06:24:22","date_gmt":"2022-11-09T14:24:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/babypengu.in\/blog\/?p=1558"},"modified":"2022-11-09T06:24:22","modified_gmt":"2022-11-09T14:24:22","slug":"zermatt-switzerland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/babypengu.in\/blog\/travel\/zermatt-switzerland\/","title":{"rendered":"Zermatt, Switzerland"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Another few hours and multiple trains lead to the town of Zermatt, less than ten miles from the Italian border and the Matterhorn that lies along it. The village seemingly wouldn’t exist if it weren’t for the draw of the surrounding mountains. Everything is geared toward tourism, with clearly more hotel rooms than residences, and the streets in between lined with Swiss chocolate and watches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Though Zermatt is already at over 5000 feet, skiers and sightseers may choose to ride the scenic Gornergrat Railway to ten thousand, or take a series of gondolas up to Glacier Paradise at over twelve. The intent was to take the train in the morning, but the weather had other ideas. Fog encased the area and it was difficult to see a building across town, let alone a distant mountain peak. The scenery was still wonderful, and the trip worthwhile, but it’s still disappointing to go so far to miss one of the most anticipated experiences. Departing earlier did<\/em> mean more time in Bern, so it’s tough to complain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Advice: Maybe reconsider an autumn trip. The leaves are nice, but the weather is unpredictable. Prices and availability are much better, yet it’s still expensive. There’s no escaping the fact that prices for everything in Switzerland are significantly higher than surrounding areas. This is one rare place where suffering the crowds and additional expense might be worth clear skies to tour the mountains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Getting There<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Taken in Spiez at one of several transfers – at least the weather was pleasant in the lowlands<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Views From the Window<\/h6>\n\n\n\n

Two panes of glass, reflections, spots on the windows, and a bit of motion blur weren’t enough to spoil the views. Sure, the photo quality would be better without all of that, but the landscapes shine through.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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As the terrain changed, so too did the train cars. Transit authorities have thoughtfully provided enormous windows to enjoy the ride.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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