Zermatt
Iconic in many ways, Zermatt is Switzerland’s most famous resort, dominated by the majestic Matterhorn, which towers over the southern tip of the valley. Serving up the highest skiing in Europe, skiing in Zermatt is possible 365 days a year thanks to its glacier. Bursting with authentic Swiss charm both in the town and on the slopes, it's renown mountain restaurants serving up some of the finest cuisine to be found on the slopes anywhere in the world.
A SNOW SURE RESORT - 365 DAYS A YEAR
Zermatt lies in the Matter valley in South-Western Switzerland, part of the Pennine Alps. At 1,620m Zermatt is the highest town in the valley, and though famed for the iconic Matterhorn mountain surprisingly this is not the highest peak in the valley. Zermatt is surrounded by 38 summits over 4,000m.
As Switzerland’s premier resort, Zermatt attracts visitors all year around, the skiing ranks amongst the very best to be found in the Alps. However skiing isn’t the only thing that Zermatt offers its visitors. The hills are alive with the sound of walkers and mountain bikers, while the colourful canopies of Paragliders swoop and glide over head. The summer months affords the opportunity to enjoy the lush forests and Alpine pastures that rise up from the village to dizzying heights.
STEEPED IN HISTORY
Traditionally Zermatt was part of a farming valley, and in the area next to the Grand Hotel Zermatterhof several old buildings show the traditional building style of the original Walser residents. Some of the old barns and grain stores in the resort are up to 500 years old. Today, Zermatt is formed of several small farming hamlets which have gradually spread to become one town, housing its unique collection of traditional and classically Swiss hotels, and it’s modern, super deluxe collection of chalets.
ZERMATT'S LUXURY DISTRICTS
Winklematten at the southern end of the village, the ‘Beverly Hills’ of Zermatt, is surrounded by beautiful pastures. It boasts stunning Matterhorn views.
At the northern side of Zermatt sits the exclusive ‘Petite Village’ with its collection of stunning chalets all lit by night to produce a fairytale scene. These chalets dot the mountain flank above Zermatt giving stunning views of the whole valley and village below. Petite Village is a premium location boasting premium chalets.
Central Zermatt boasts a collection of hotels and some exceptional chalets that hug the river Vispa, which bisects the town. Church Square is the hub for most town events, including the New Year’s Eve fireworks display, and there are some fabulous restaurants nearby.
A PEACEFUL CAR FREE TOWN
As a car free town, one of Zermatt’s unique sights are the electric taxis and buses which transport both skiers and pedestrians from one sector of town to another, allowing you to explore the full area wherever you choose to stay. For the romantics among us there are also traditional horse drawn carriages and sleighs.
Zermatt has it all.
Snow sure, great shopping,
amazing restaurants and
a beautiful car free village.
All guarded by the majestic
Matterhorn peak.
