Zermatt + Lauterbrunnen: camping, via ferrata and the Matterhorn
A four-day trip to Switzerland: camping in Lauterbrunnen among waterfalls, the Mürren–Gimmelwald via ferrata, swimming in mountain lakes, and finishing in Zermatt with a ride up to Gornergrat for views of the Matterhorn.
Nürnberg, Nürnberg Hbf (main station), meeting at 10:00 (September 18)
Open on the map →Trip Program
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Day 1 — Sep 18
Departure from Nuremberg (Nürnberg Hbf) at 10:00. Arrival in Switzerland, check-in at the campsite in Lauterbrunnen, pitching tents. A walk through the valley past waterfalls, swimming, and sunset in one of Switzerland's most beautiful spots. In the evening — a grill (shrimp, steaks) and a night in tents in the fresh air.
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Day 2 — Sep 19
Wake-up at 8:00, breakfast and packing up. The Mürren–Gimmelwald via ferrata (level B–C) — those who want to can do the route, followed by swimming in a mountain-view lake and jumping into waterfalls and mountain streams. In the evening — tea and coffee at cozy cafés in the town of Mürren with views of the Jungfrau, then a grill back at the campsite.
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Day 3 — Sep 20–21
Wake-up at 9:00–10:00, breakfast, packing up tents and gear. A drive to Zermatt, then switching to the local mountain railway and cable car up to a viewpoint with the Matterhorn and Gornergrat (3089 m) — a panorama of 29 four-thousand-meter peaks and the Gorner Glacier. Time to walk around and take photos and videos, then back to the cars for the drive home to Germany.
What's on the Trip
- The fairy-tale town of Lauterbrunnen
- The Mürren–Gimmelwald via ferrata
- The valley of waterfalls
- Zermatt — Switzerland's most beautiful town
- Gornergrat (3089 m) — 29 four-thousand-meter peaks, the Gorner Glacier and the Matterhorn
- Swimming in Lake Zmutt
- Schwarzsee (2583 m) at the foot of the Matterhorn
- The Matterhorn — Switzerland's signature mountain
For Via Ferrata and Hikes
- ·Via ferrata kit (harness, helmet, self-belay set) — if you don't have your own, we'll provide one
- ·At least 2–3 liters of water per person
- ·Via ferrata gloves
- ·Trekking or hiking shoes
- ·Headlamp
- ·Swimwear
For Camping
- ·Power bank
- ·Sleeping bag
- ·A sleeping mat (for under the sleeping bag in the tent)
- ·Warm clothes for the evening
- ·A change of clothes (socks, underwear, T-shirt, pants, jacket)
- ·A flashlight (optional)
- ·Sunglasses
- ·Sunscreen
- ·Snacks and food for the hikes (protein bars, nuts, bananas)
- ·A tent (if you have one)
- ·Spare footwear (for the campsite and the car)
Everyone brings their own breakfast, whatever you like. The EwaTour team organizes the grill area and dinner every evening (we cook together, help is welcome). The campsite has a shared kitchen with everything you need, fridges for food, plus showers and restrooms.
What's Included
- Round-trip travel Nuremberg — Switzerland — Nuremberg in a comfortable car
- 3 nights of tent accommodation at a campsite with a kitchen, showers and restrooms
- The Mürren–Gimmelwald via ferrata
- The cable car up to Gornergrat with views of the Matterhorn
- Barbecue dinners every evening at the campsite
- Good vibes and photo/video coverage
Friends, words can't capture what the atmosphere, nature and mountains of Switzerland actually give you — see you at EwaTour ✌️🇨🇭
Reviews of This Trip
Mykola
Founder of EwaTour. Will take you up a via ferrata so you fall in love with the mountains all over again, and takes care of relaxed family hikes with kids and parents