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Grindelwald & Wengen vs Saas-Fee vs Zermatt: at a glance

Side-by-side comparison of Grindelwald & Wengen, Saas-Fee and Zermatt based on Alpe Match data: ski area, altitude, size, prices and access.

Grindelwald & WengenSaas-FeeZermatt
CountrySwitzerlandSwitzerlandSwitzerland
RegionCanton of BernSaas ValleyValais
Price level––€€€€
Best forFamilies, Groups of friends, Couples, Solo travellersFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellersFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellers
Car-free centrePartlyYesYes
Nearest airportsZurich Airport (ZRH) - approx. 190 km (2.5-3 hours); Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg Airport (BSL) - approx. 170 km (2-2.5 hours)Sion (approx. 75 km); Geneva (approx. 230 km)Geneva Airport (GVA) - approx. 235 km; Zurich Airport (ZRH) - approx. 250 km
Ski area160 km100 km360 km
Blue slopes52 km25 km74 km
Red slopes82 km50 km227 km
Black slopes26 km25 km20 km
Ski lifts332252
Village altitude1,034 m1,790 m1,620 m
Maximum altitude2,500 m3,600 m3,899 m
Hiking trails300 km350 km400 km
Population5,1251,6386,099
Accommodation beds12,0007,10012,909

Key differences

  • Zermatt has the largest ski area: 360 km, compared with Grindelwald & Wengen (160 km) and Saas-Fee (100 km).
  • Grindelwald & Wengen has the most black slopes: 26 km, compared with Saas-Fee (25 km) and Zermatt (20 km).
  • Zermatt has the most ski lifts: 52, compared with Grindelwald & Wengen (33) and Saas-Fee (22).
  • Saas-Fee has the highest village: 1,790 m, compared with Zermatt (1,620 m) and Grindelwald & Wengen (1,034 m).
  • Zermatt has the highest top altitude: 3,899 m, compared with Saas-Fee (3,600 m) and Grindelwald & Wengen (2,500 m).
  • Zermatt has the most hiking trails: 400 km, compared with Saas-Fee (350 km) and Grindelwald & Wengen (300 km).
  • Zermatt has the largest accommodation capacity: 12,909, compared with Grindelwald & Wengen (12,000) and Saas-Fee (7,100).

Grindelwald & Wengen

World-renowned alpine scenery with Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau peaks; home to the legendary Lauberhorn World Cup run and the modern Eiger Express cableway.

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Saas-Fee

Known as the 'Pearl of the Alps,' Saas-Fee offers year-round glacier skiing, a car-free authentic atmosphere, and the world's highest revolving restaurant surrounded by 13 four-thousand-meter peaks.

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Zermatt

Zermatt is a world-renowned car-free destination famous for the iconic Matterhorn, year-round glacier skiing, and high-altitude luxury. It offers a massive interconnected ski area with Italy and a blend of authentic alpine charm and modern infrastructure.

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