Sunnegga Ski Resort

Sunnegga is Zermatt’s sunny family terrace at 2,288 m, part of the Sunnegga–Blauherd–Rothorn area. An underground funicular from the village brings you up in minutes to classic Matterhorn views.

• 2,288 m altitude with a front-row Matterhorn panorama.
• Underground funicular from the 1,620 m valley station – Switzerland’s first fully in-tunnel line; ride time ~3–4.5 min.
• Wolli Park – sheltered beginners’ zone with 5 magic carpets and play features; accessed by the self-service Leisee shuttle.
• Leisee 2,232 m – shallow lake for summer swims and picnics.
• Upward link: Sunnegga–Blauherd gondola (2,571 m) plus aerial cableway to Rothorn 3,103 m – total ascent from Zermatt ~35 min.

• Sun terraces with a head-on Matterhorn view.
• Winter practice slopes at Wolli Park; summer downtime at Leisee.
• Continue to Blauherd/Rothorn or stroll to Findeln and the Five Lakes Walk.

Early access relied on a walkers’ lift and then a chairlift, until 1980 when the fully underground funicular opened. The valley portal sits by the River Vispa at the tunnel entrance.

In 2005, the Sunnegga–Blauherd link was upgraded with a combined installation including 8-pax gondolas, and the top section to Rothorn runs by aerial cableway. In the 21st century, Sunnegga evolved into a family hub with Wolli Park and easy Leisee access.

Location: Above Zermatt; Sunnegga 2,288 m, Sunnegga–Rothorn valley station by the River Vispa 1,620 m.

Getting there: ~10–12 min walk from Zermatt station to the valley station; underground funicular Zermatt–Sunnegga ~3–4.5 min. Then gondola to Blauherd ~7 min and cable car to Rothorn; in summer use the Leisee shuttle to the lake.

Access: Enclosed cabins and funicular are weather-proof; around Leisee paths are gentle, mountain trails include steps.

Visiting hours: Year-round with seasonal lift timetables. Leisee swimming typically in summer as conditions allow.

Visit duration: 1.5–3 h for Sunnegga and Leisee; 3–5 h if adding Blauherd/Rothorn.

Best time: Morning or golden hour for light and views; in winter aim for calm, clear days.

Notes: Operations are weather-dependent – check live status. A Beginner Ski Pass covers Wolli Park. High-altitude sun is strong – bring protection.