Forest Fun Park Zermatt
Forest Fun Park Zermatt
Treetop adventure with Matterhorn views.
Forest Fun Park Zermatt is a treetop ropes course set in a scenic pine forest near the Matterhorn Express cable car station. The park features trails of varying difficulty, including zip lines and suspension bridges reaching up to 25 meters high. Special routes are available for children as young as 4, making it a family-friendly destination. Safety harnesses, helmets, and professional staff ensure a secure and exciting experience for all visitors.
How to Get There
Ways to get to the attraction
On foot from Zermatt center ~31-46 min.
From SIR airport (Sion) by taxi/transfer ~58 min.
From BRN airport (Bern) by taxi/transfer ~150 min.
Description
Detailed information about the attraction
What is this place
Forest Fun Park Zermatt is a treetop adventure park by the Matterhorn Express valley station, featuring long ziplines and rope courses with a continuous-belay system. It’s a self-guided, instructor-briefed experience.
Key features
- Scale: 25 ziplines and 110+ elements – standard visit 1–3 h.
- Saferoller continuous belay – no manual re-clipping on course.
- Five main adult trails from moderate to black/brown with long spans.
- Big Trail – 3 h, ages 8+; Kid’s Trail – 1 h, ages 4–7.
- Lines up to ~200 m; adult trails generally suit participants ~1.40 m tall and above.
What to see
- High ropes circuits with long ziplines and suspension bridges.
- The low-set Kid’s Trail with simple ziplines for young children.
- Base briefing area and rest zone in the forest by the Vispa valley.
History
Already listed by 2014 as a fixed rope park, the site grew into a multi-trail venue at the foot of the Matterhorn while keeping a family-friendly, self-paced format.
From 2018–2025, the season typically runs spring to late October/early November; after the 2020 lockdown, operations resumed with a strong focus on Saferoller safety.
Practical information
Location: Zen Steckenstrasse 110 (some listings show 121), Zermatt – next to the Matterhorn Express valley station.
Getting there: ~15–18 min walk from Zermatt station via Bahnhofstrasse → Zen Steckenstrasse; or take the free e-bus to Wiestiboden or Matterhorn Glacier Paradise, then 3–5 min on foot.
Access: On foot only; mandatory safety briefing. Expect ladders, nets and suspension bridges; gloves provided.
Visiting hours: In season typically daily 10:00–18:00; check website for weather-dependent openings.
Visit duration: Kid’s Trail ~1 h; Big Trail and five courses ~3 h.
Best time: Mornings in warm months for cooler temps and shorter queues; elements can be slick after rain.
Notes: Age bands: Kid’s 4–7, Big 8+; adult trails suit ~1.40 m height. Closed shoes required; reserve in July–August. Operations pause in strong wind/thunderstorms.
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