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Take A Road trip to Transfer from Zurich Airport to Zermatt

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Take A Road trip to Transfer from Zurich Airport to Zermatt

If you’re planning a special Swiss vacation, you must be aware of the splendid scenic beauty of Switzerland. Swiss train lines are most famous and often preferred by tourists just so they can enjoy the marvellous scenery. So, if you’re preferred mode of travelling is taking the road, make a little road trip out of it for you and your travel partners. Take a transfer from Zurich airport to Zermatt, by booking a chauffeur-driven car and enjoy all that the Swiss landscape has to offer.

 

7 things to know for your road trip to Zermatt from Zurich airport

 

  1. Plan ahead - Zermatt is a small town located in the Swiss Alps, the southern region of Switzerland the Valais Cantone. If you’re a nature-loving, adventure-chasing person, Zermatt is a must-visit place. However, getting to Zermatt can be a little challenging due to the strict policies that incur heavy fines, if they are not obeyed.
  2. Car-free Zermatt - Zermatt is a car-free village, which means only vehicles that have obtained permission to enter Zermatt can take you there. So, if you’re planning to take your car, you need to park it at Tasch. Tasch is 5 kilometres away from Zermatt, and this 5 km is closed, to public transport. Only shuttle trains and car or limousine services can help you reach your accommodation in Zermatt.
  3. Don’t drive without permission - Zermatt is a small village and everything you can need is within walking distance. Hence, you don’t need to take your car into the village with you. For any drivers who may not know, Zermatt is a car-free zone and you will be fined a hefty amount. The fine amount for driving in Zermatt can increase up to 600 CHF.
  4. Lake Lucerne - Lake Lucerne is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Switzerland, famous for its natural and scenic beauty. It is only a 45 minutes’ drive from the Zurich airport, and on your way to Zermatt. You cannot have a road trip without some breath-taking views of snow-capped peaks, dent forests and shimmering lakes. Don’t forget to stop along the way and take in this gorgeous view.
  5. Swiss Chocolates and Ice sculpture palace - Jungfrau is a town 13,642 feet above sea level. And this town is famous for its authentic Swiss chocolates and ice sculptures. The ice sculpture palace is one of the most unique tourist attractions in the world. This palace houses intricate and significant life-like animal sculptures. On your way to Zermatt, visiting Jungfrau will be a once-in-a-lifetime experience for you.
  6. Satisfy the tech junky in you - Even though it is difficult to be bored with the magnificent sceneries in Switzerland, to cut the monotony visit Technorama, the Swiss science centre. You can experience emerging technologies through hands-on practical demonstrations. So, it is not one of your run-of-the-mill museums or science centres. It can be a fun experience if you’re travelling with your little ones.
  7. Family-friendly activities - Zermatt is famous for its family and kids-friendly activities; take your kids to ski, experience the cable cars overlooking the Swiss Alps, and many more. The cable car experience over the Matterhorn paradise glacier is one of the most breath-taking experiences Zermatt offers.

 

Now that you know the tips and tricks of travelling to Zermatt, don’t forget to book your transfer from Zurich airport to Zermatt with a local limousine or car service company.



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