Canton of Valais
Canton of Valais
Trip.Best Top 11 Best Things to Do in Canton of Valais [2024]
Explore the best things to do in Canton of Valais! Uncover top activities and experiences for an unforgettable visit.
Updated Nov 2024
- 9.94.8/5958 reviewsFree
3362 review"There’s also a Lindt Swiss Chocolate Heaven shop and a café where we enjoyed hot chocolate and some snacks. While the food was pricier due to the remote location, it was still a treat to have a warm drink surrounded by snow. The chocolate shop was also fun, with plenty of Swiss chocolates to take home."Fieschertal50.1 km from downtownUNESCO World Heritage - Natural Sites
Featured in 2024 Global 100 - Best Things to DoHighlights: World Heritage Site | Europe's highest railway station | Ice palace | Magnificent views of AlpsShow Less - 6.44.7/546 reviewsFrom8274.452529 review"the toblerone kind of shape mountain. very famous because of the shape. people do like toblerone chocolate. haha. this view was so mesmerize and kept me thinking of coming here again one fine day insha allah"Zermatt31.4 km from downtownMountain ClimbingGlaciersObservation DecksHighlights: The Matterhorn Glacier Paradise is located on the Little Matterhorn, 3883 meters above sea level, and is the highest viewing platform in Europe. Here you can see the Matterhorn and the surrounding snow-capped mountains up close, as well as the magnificent glaciers. The endless snow and ice world The top of the glacier paradise is covered with snow all year round, with an endless view of the snow field. From the front of the viewing platform, you can see the Matterhorn in close proximity, with the Theodulgletscher underfoot and the Gornergletscher behind. Arrive at the cable car station and viewing platform. Take the 8-seater cable car from Zermatt to TrockenerSteg via Furi and Schwarzsee. The scenery is changing. When climbing, you can clearly see the log cabins neatly scattered among the valleys. It will enter the cloud belt until the sea of clouds hovers at the foot, the scene is very dreamy, and this cable car can also overlook the black lake in the mountains. Change to a large cable car that can accommodate 100 people at TrockenerSteg. This journey takes only 8 minutes. Not only can you see the glacier, but it will also pass through the intersection of the glacier, which is very steep. The end point arrives at the top of the Little Matterhorn, 3883 meters above sea level. After arriving at the cable car station, take the elevator built in the rocky cliff to the viewing platform and enjoy the 360-degree surrounding mountain scenery. to Jungfrau. High Altitude Glacier Palace There is also the world's highest Glacier Palace (Glacier Palace), located 15 meters below the surface of the glacier. Take the elevator directly into the Ice Palace and see beautiful snow structures, gleaming ice crystals, impressive ice sculptures and breathtaking glacier breaches, as well as experience the fun-filled ice slides.Show Less
- 6.34.7/590 reviewsFrom14268.08"Visiting Jungfraujoch, known as the "Top of Europe," was a once-in-a-lifetime experience! Located in the heart of the Swiss Alps, Jungfraujoch offers stunning views, thrilling activities, and a chance to witness Europe’s highest train station.Jungfraujoch is a unique experience that combines natural beauty, Swiss engineering marvels, and exciting activities. Whether you’re there for photography, winter sports, or simply to appreciate the Alpine landscape, it’s a place that’s hard to forget. Hi"Fieschertal52 km from downtownHighlights: • Jungfraujoch is one of the peaks in the Alps. The peak of the mountain is covered with ice and snow all year round, but the bottom of the mountain is covered with green grass and beautiful scenery.• The Jungfrau Mountain Railway will lead tourists to the Jungfrau Railway Station, a railway station 3,454 meters above sea level• Take the lift to reach the Sphinx Observation Deck at the summit, which is about 3571 meters above sea level.Show Less
- 6.34.7/589 reviewsFree701 review"Definitely a place you cannot miss if you visit to Switzerland.You can purchase your train & entrance ticket at Zurich Station Even. it takes about 2hrz Journey from Zurich Station. expensive View but worth to go."Fieschertal52.1 km from downtownObservation DecksHighlights: The Sphinx viewing platform is located on the Jungfrau mountain, where you can see the 360-degree panorama of the Alps such as Jungfrau, Monk and Eiger within a few kilometers, which is very spectacular. From Jungfrau Station, take the lift to the Sphinx Observation Deck at an altitude of about 3571 meters. The viewing platform is set up on a vast ice surface with guardrails around it. The Aletsch Glacier is right in front of you, and when the weather is clear, you can enjoy the scenery of neighboring France, Germany and Italy from multiple angles.Show Less
- 6.25.0/510 reviews
88 review"[View] Very smooth and shocking Zermatt ski resort! Very recommended, the snow is very comfortable! The equipment is also very new and the cable car is great! [Fun] The surrounding dining and accommodation are very convenient!"Zermatt24.6 km from downtownOutdoor SkiingFeatured in 2024 Global 50 - Ski ResortsHighlights: Zermatt Ski Resort is known as a skier's paradise. The ski slopes in its territory cross the Italian border with a total length of 360 kilometers, and there are quite convenient ski lifts that can reach the 3,883-meter-high Klein Matterhorn. Even though Switzerland is full of skiable mountain villages in winter, the Zermatt ski area is still a popular choice for many skiers. The ski runs here allow the skilful skiers to fully display their superb skiing skills and enjoy the wide field of vision and magnificent scenery. In addition, there are approachable, family-friendly ski areas within the ski resort, and there are great restaurants in the middle where visitors can take a break, enjoy a meal and replenish their energy. Skiing is possible 365 days a year, and even in the height of summer, there are still 21 kilometers of pistes, so it is also the base for the Swiss National Ski Team to train its players in the summer. The Zermatt Ski Resort in summer can still allow you to enjoy the unique experience of skiing under the sun with your ski equipment. In addition, in May and June every year, the Gravity Park Zermatt, which is specially set up for snow sports enthusiasts, will also open, where you can also enjoy snowboarding or various snow sports.Show Less - 5.74.9/514 reviews765 review"Looking at the snow-capped hot springs, this feeling is very subtle. There are mineral springs here, the temperature will not be very high, and the skin is slippery after soaking. Afraid of cold social fear babies, or go to hotels with hot spring pools, especially indoors, enjoy the pleasure of the pool."Leukerbad21.9 km from downtownHot SpringsFeatured in 2024 Global 50 - Hot SpringsHighlights: The Alpine Spa Center is a modern spa center built in 1993. There are indoor and outdoor thermal pools and a luxurious Roman-Irish bath. The facilities are quite complete, and various massage and beauty services can be booked.Show Less
- 5.64.7/545 reviews5265 review"Beautiful experience! It happened the railway is celebrating its 125th anniversary. Come with the ticket, it gave us complimentary access to their Zoom experience. Highly recommended for the VR experience to experience the paragliding around Matterhorn!Matterhorn view is breathtaking with the perfect view spot! Hime from Riflesee and it was worth the walk!Highly recommended activity when you are in Zermatt"Zermatt29.5 km from downtownMountainsMountain ClimbingObservation DecksHighlights: Gornergrat is a mountain ridge near Zermatt. From the viewing platform here, you can enjoy the snow-covered mountains of more than 4,000 meters from the Rosa Peak to the Matterhorn, and overlook the Alps. Panorama of the long Gorner Glacier.Show Less
- 5.14.8/576 reviewsFree
528 review"Jungfrau's ice palace is chiselled 30 meters below the longest glacier in Europe, and it is filled with various realist animal ice sculptures, silently telling the history of the glacier. The Ice Palace is located 20 meters below the Jungfrau Observation Deck. This glacier tunnel is a cave-like room and hall in Tongxiang. There are crystal clear ice sculptures in it. The shape is different and very interesting. Because the ground is also ice, it is slower to walk in the ice palace, and some positions are still a bit slippery. At the end of the ice palace is the indoor exterior view of Jungfrau, and after adjusting to the temperature in the ice palace, you will not feel cold outside."Fieschertal52 km from downtownGlaciersHighlights: The Ice Palace is located 20 meters below the Jungfrau Observation Deck. The long corridor leads to cave-like rooms and halls. Inside, there are crystal clear ice sculptures with different shapes, which are very interesting. Go through a blue revolving door, go to a blue staircase, and go all the way, and you will come to the Ice Palace. The rock dome overhead becomes a glacier and is done by hand using an ice axe and an ice saw. The cave needs to be as cold as minus 3 degrees, and the vaulted ceilings and arched corridors have to be re-carved periodically. The ice sculptures here stand in niches, glowing blue.Show Less - 5.04.7/59 reviewsFree"Alaiqi Glacier is actually a scenery that is very like a snow road. The weather is fine in summer, and it is really not cold. Looking at the glacier on the viewing platform, the effect of wide-angle mirror shooting will be great. There are many stones piled up on the mountain to make wishes. There are restaurants, too, and even in summer, they have prepared wool shawls for customers to keep warm."Fieschertal51.2 km from downtownGlaciersHighlights: The Aletsch Glacier is located in the Bernese Alps in south-central Switzerland. Aletsch Nature Conservation Center (AletschConservationCentre, 1976) is located near the glacier. Sports such as skiing, climbing and glacier excursions are popular in this area.Show Less
- 4.44.3/516 reviewsFree191 review"Lake Liffey is at the top of the mountains, that is, in the mountains of the Alps on the Swiss and French border. When winter goes, the snow melts with the lake. Very nice view. It is very far from Saas Fee."Zermatt28.5 km from downtownLakesHighlights: Riffel Lake is located in the jungle snow-capped mountains at an altitude of 2757 meters, surrounded by mountains, and the mirror-like lake reflects the beauty of the Matterhorn. Here you can take pictures of Zermatt's classic Matterhorn reflection, which is often featured in many tourist brochures. When taking the train to the Gornergrat viewing platform, you can get off at Rotenboden (Rotenboden), the first stop before the terminal. After exiting the station, walk down the road signs for 5-10 minutes to see the beautiful view Phil Lake. This is also where the Zermatt Riffelseeweg hiking route passes. There are soft water plants floating on the shore of the lake. It is great to have a picnic, barbecue, or quietly enjoy the scenery of the snow-capped mountains.Show Less
- 1
- 2