We are delighted to be able to report from Zermatt about the new-found freedoms in Switzerland, as the country emerges from lockdown. What’s open and allowed right now Currently in Zermatt, since 13 May, all the following are allowed to be open or practiced: Hotels Holiday flats Public transport Hiking trails Bike tours Restaurants and…
Lights projected onto the Matterhorn by artist Gerry Hofstetter have turned this iconic Swiss mountain into a symbol of hope in our current global challenge. Symbols are important in a time of crisis. The Matterhorn has already carried several messages of support and solidarity against the spread of Coronavirus. “They remind us that we are…
All Ikon Pass holders can ski in Zermatt next winter. The Ikon Pass is now in its third year and again includes Zermatt, Switzerland as one of the 41 ski resorts on the pass. New for the Ikon Pass 2020/21 As well as offering skiing at the foot of the iconic Matterhorn mountain in Zermatt,…
‘The Horn’ is a TV documentary that follows the Zermatt mountain rescue team. The series was filmed in 2016 and is named after the famous mountain in Zermatt, the Matterhorn. Air Zermatt saves lives Have you ever wondered what it is like for the teams that put their lives on the line to rescue climbers,…
Many names have been made famous by scaling the Matterhorn, but it’s not just men who have reached the summit of this magnificent mountain. We look at the trailblazing women of the Matterhorn, including: First Female attempt (1867) First Woman to climb the Matterhorn (1871) First All-female Ascent of the Matterhorn (1932) First Female Ascent…
Breeding the domestic Blacknose sheep is an integral part of tradition in Zermatt. They have been part of life in Zermatt well before skiing was thought of, and even today many guests will be closer to the sheep than they imagine as many chalets and hotels use pillows and under blankets made from this special…
We are often asked about self-catering apartments near to the main railway station in Zermatt. Even though there is a free bus service and very efficient taxi service around town, it makes sense to want to be close to the arrival point for every visitor to Zermatt. This map below shows the location of all…
It has been possible to ski from Zermatt to Saas Fee for many years, taking an off-piste route from the Rothorn ski area in Zermatt. However, the idea of a lift connection between the two Swiss resorts has been under discussion since the turn of the millennium, if not earlier. Saas Fee to Zermatt lift…
Christmas is creeping up on us fast (remember, it’s still on December 25th!) – and we have availability for in a couple of excellent two bedroom apartments to sleep 4/5 persons. Zermatt is a wonderful place to spend Christmas. Read all about why it’s so good in this blog post. Apartment ArgosA comfortable self-contained apartment on the ground…
If you want to make your perfect cheese fondue, you obviously need to be using proper Swiss cheese! All you need to know to make the perfect cheese fondue: What cheese should I use for a fondue? What does AOP mean with cheese? The recipe for a perfect fondue How do you make a luxury…