While we would love to have everyone from all over the world come and stay with us in Zermatt, it is important to realise that arrivals from some countries require a period of quarantine on arrival. However, it is possible that soon, if you have a negative test you will not have to quarantine. 10-day…
After two years without a cross, the highest point in Switzerland, the religious symbol has been restored to the 4634m peak of the Dufourspitze. The previous cross disappeared two years ago. The Zermatt rescue services discovered parts of it at the foot of the south face of the mountain. The remains showed no signs of…
Zermatt has announced that it is extending the autumn season by a week, meaning that cable cars, accommodation and restaurants will remain open until at least 18 October. The home of the Matterhorn has decided to extend the autumn season by an extra week to cover the school holidays of most Swiss cantons. The school…
December 2021: Kumme lift celebrates its first anniversaryNovember 2020: Kumme readies to openJuly 2020: Work well underway on Kumme Gondola Zermatt has a reputation for investment in their lift system, and the Coronovirus pandemic is not stopping this. The lift company Zermatt Bergbahnen AG (ZBAG) has announced they will be making CHF60 million of improvements…
The Telegraph has reported that Switzerland has recently been named the safest country in Europe to visit this summer. Switzerland is on the British FCO ‘safe’ list of destinations that don’t require self-isolation on return. In fact, no EU nation is applying quarantine to holidaymakers returning from Switzerland. Covid numbers are low Coronavirus numbers in…
Visitors to Zermatt come from all over the world and a common question from our guests is “What is the best way to travel from Zurich airport to Zermatt by train?” How to travel from Zurich Airport to Zermatt by train In this blog post, we look at how to travel from Zurich airport to…
Are you looking for ideas for a holiday for your family this summer? Our special offer for an apartment in Zermatt this summer could be just what you need… ZERMATT SUMMER SPECIAL OFFER:Self-Catering Apartment for 10 – Turquino duplex self-catering apartment (see full details)– Sleeps up to 10 people in four bedrooms (including a quad…
e-bikes aren’t the future anymore – they are the now! And this summer, an E-Bike Enduro Race will take place for the first time in Switzerland here in Zermatt. This is a new race organised as part of the Enduro World Series (EWS), which was due to start in France in July, but due to…
This Monday (15 June) was a significant day for us in Switzerland as borders opened again with all EU & EFTA countries, and, importantly, also the UK. We are delighted to welcome back international visitors to Zermatt, who can enjoy all that this wonderful resort has to offer in summer. Restrictions for UK citizens Although…
You can add an extra 10% to your next trip to Zermatt by buying a special Zermatt-Matterhorn voucher before Sunday 07 June. This promotion has been such a success that over CHF 1 million worth of vouchers have already been sold. Buy before Sunday for another 10% Simply purchase your voucher before Sunday and…