In Zermatt skiing is available 365 days a year, so Zermatt is always ‘open’ on the 21km of pistes of the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise. However, the rest of the ski area will officially open for the 2025/26 winter season on 29 November 2025.
Zermatt Winter Opening Date – 29 November 2025
The formal opening date for winter 2025/26 in Zermatt is 29 November 2025. Pistes in the Rothorn, Sunegga, Hohtalli and Gornergrat areas will open on 06 December. Most lifts will remain open until 19 April 2026.
Zermatt Unplugged in 2026
Zermatt Unplugged is back from 07-11 April 2026. We will update our website with details of acts playing when they are announced.
You can find out about Zermatt Unplugged 2025 here:
New investments in Zermatt
Zermatt continues to invest in improving the already-impressive lift system. Make sure you follow our blog and social media to stay up to date on the latest lift improvements.
- June 2024: Outside ‘Rooftop Ride’ opens from Zermatt to Furi
- November 2023: New Zermatt to Furi lift opened (first AURO aerial tramway in the world)
- July 2023: The ‘Matterhorn Glacier Paradise II’ from Testa Grigia-Klein Matterhorn opened
- June 2022: The cabins on the Matterhorn Express were upgraded
- May 2022: The Zermatt to Furi cable car is being upgraded
- May 2022: New trains are being added to the Gornergrat mountain railway
- Dec 2021: The Kumme gondola celebrated its first anniversary
The Zermatt-Cervinia Alpine Crossing [FAQ]
Accommodation in Zermatt
If you would like to come and enjoy our wonderful resort this winter, then please contact Ed or Suzanne at Matterhorn Chalets.
We can help find the right catered or self-catered chalets or apartments for you, as well as arrange every aspect of your holiday with our concierge service.
