Zermatt Honeymoon: 6-Day Swiss Alps Experience for Two

Day 1

Arrival in Zermatt & Spa Welcome at Riffelalp Resort 2222m

Arrive in Zermatt aboard the Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn. This is a scenic 3.5-hour train ride from Zurich or two hours from Montreux. The last stretch climbs through pine valleys before you board the Gornergrat Railway for a 20-minute ascent to Riffelalp Station. Here, your honeymoon begins. Check in at Riffelalp Resort 2222m, where Champagne awaits in your Matterhorn-view suite.

Spend the afternoon unwinding at the outdoor spa — heated infinity pool, mountain silence, and a couples’ massage designed for jet-lag recovery. Dinner at Restaurant Alexandre introduces you to the resort’s Alpine-Mediterranean cuisine, paired with Valais wines and candlelight views of Zermatt glowing below.

Overnight:  Zermatt

Meals included: Breakfast

Day 2

Matterhorn Glacier Paradise & Private Evening Spa

After breakfast, descend by funicular to Zermatt and stroll to the Matterhorn Express gondola. The 40-minute ride to Matterhorn Glacier Paradise reaches 3,883 meters, the highest cable car station in Europe. Explore the Glacier Palace, an underground maze of ice tunnels and sculptures carved deep within the glacier. Lunch at the summit restaurant comes with panoramic views across Italy, France, and Switzerland. Descend to Zermatt in the afternoon, then take the Gornergrat Railway back to Riffelalp. Your evening is private and quiet, the spa reserved for two, Champagne on ice by the pool, and a steam bath under the stars. Dinner at Al Bosco completes the day with truffle pasta and Valais lamb served fireside.

Overnight:  Zermatt

Meals included: Breakfast

Day 3

Zermatt Village & Michelin-Star Dining

From Riffelalp Resort, descend to Zermatt Village aboard the Gornergrat Railway, a scenic 15-minute ride from the resort’s private mountain station directly into the heart of town. Begin your morning with boutique shopping along Bahnhofstrasse, where handmade Swiss chocolates, designer watches, and luxury winterwear line the charming pedestrian avenue. Lunch follows at Chez Vrony, a 15-minute e-bike ride from town, where sunlit terraces overlook the Findel Glacier. Return to Riffelalp for a private Valais wine tasting hosted by the resort’s sommelier, who introduces you to small-batch vintages from local vineyards. Dinner is reserved at Alpine Gourmet Prato Borni, a Michelin-star experience featuring seasonal ingredients from the canton, plated like art and served in a space that glows softly against the alpine night.

Overnight:  Zermatt

Meals included: Breakfast

Day 4

Winter Hiking, Sunset at 3100 Kulmhotel Gornergrat & Alpine Dining

Spend the morning at leisure. Try winter hiking or snowshoeing trails that start directly from Riffelalp’s doorstep. Midday, return to Al Bosco for lunch: grilled river trout and a glass of chilled Valais white wine. In the afternoon, ride the Gornergrat Railway for a sunset ascent to the 3100 Kulmhotel Gornergrat, perched just below the summit at 3,089 metres. Stroll the panoramic terrace for breathtaking views across 29 Alpine peaks above 4,000 metres, including Monte Rosa, Liskamm, and the Breithorn, with the Matterhorn perfectly framed in the distance. Visit the Zooom the Matterhorn experience (optional) or simply linger outdoors as daylight softens across the glaciers. At 3100 Kulmhotel Gornergrat, the light turns copper as the sun dips behind Monte Rosa and the Matterhorn glows rose-gold. A Champagne toast marks the moment before you descend back to Riffelalp. Dinner is relaxed and traditional at Restaurant Walliserkeller, known for hearty Alpine fare served in a rustic, candlelit setting — the perfect counterpoint to a day spent among clouds.

Overnight:  Zermatt

Meals included: Breakfast

Day 5

Paragliding Adventure, Historic Zermatt & Private Fondue Dinner

Take the funicular down to Zermatt for your morning adventure, a paragliding flight over the valley with certified pilots. After a short briefing, you lift off with your pilot, gliding past snow-covered ridges and catching full views of the Matterhorn from above. The experience lasts about two hours including setup and flight. Lunch at Restaurant Schäferstube follows, where raclette melts slowly over open flames and local charcuterie fills the table. In the afternoon, stroll through Hinterdorf, Zermatt’s oldest quarter, where 16th-century wooden chalets lean close along narrow lanes. Return to Riffelalp for an in-room couples’ massage with Alpine oils. The evening ends with a private fondue dinner on your balcony — prepared by Riffelalp’s chef, paired with crisp white wine and the quiet shimmer of starlight over the peaks.

Overnight:  Zermatt

Meals included: Breakfast

Day 6

Findeln Hike, Brunch at Findlerhof & Departure 

Your final morning in Riffelalp begins quietly. You follow one of the resort’s alpine trails, an easy one-hour loop through larch forests and open meadows. The Matterhorn peeks between branches every few steps, like it’s saying its own goodbye. Afterward, make your way toward Findeln Village, a small hamlet tucked above Zermatt, reached either by a one-hour hike or a 15-minute funicular ride.

Brunch at Findlerhof before you check out is filled with homemade pastries, coffee that actually tastes like the mountains smell, and a view so wide it feels unreal. You linger, not quite ready to leave, before descending back to Zermatt Station. The Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn carries you down the valley, retracing the same route that first brought you here, only this time, you leave slower, full of that mix of peace and nostalgia that always comes at the end of something beautiful.

Overnight:  Zermatt

Meals included: Breakfast