Zermatt is currently in an existential dilemma as it considers ways to deal with the large marmot population in the resort. Regular visitors to our blog will recall that we wrote about this issue in May 2018, noting how our cuddly friends have moved down from high altitude and into the town itself. “Rodent holes…
This spring the project to improve the famous Kirchbrücke viewpoint of the Matterhorn in Zermatt will continue. New viewing platform Once completed visitors will be able to use a new viewing platform – wider than the existing viewpoint – as well as new passenger elevator. Kirchbrücke is well known as the perfect location to take…
Approval has now been given for work to start on the new 3S Alpine Crossing cableway between Zermatt and Cervinia. When the new 3S Matterhorn Glacier Ride opened in the autumn of 2018, it became the highest 3S cableway in the world. If you’d like to know more about the 3S Matterhorn Glacier Ride, then please…
Zermatt Unplugged is one of the Alps’ biggest and best music festivals. The event takes place in and around the town and slopes of Zermatt with music and acts on 14 different stages. Zermatt Unplugged 2019 – 09 April to 13 April This year the party gets started on Tuesday 09 April for four days when…
The Gornergrat station is the highest free-standing station building in Europe. In this interview, René Fux talks about his job as station-master and what to look out for on your visit to Zermatt. What does your job as station manager entail? I am responsible for ensuring a safe and punctual train service at the Gornergrat…
What’s the best way to book a ski chalet in Zermatt? Well, the excitement for your ski holiday starts the moment you book your accommodation. Before that you need to work out who’s coming with you, whether you want a catered chalet and which resort you want to go to. We can save you the decision-making on…
We were delighted to see that our flagship Chalet Ulysse has been selected as one of the ‘Best Luxury Ski Chalets in Switzerland’. The UK ski website welove2ski recently published their list of the ‘Best Luxury Ski Chalets in the World‘. The 10 Best Ski Chalets in Switzerland Chalet Ulysse was one of…
Not sure why to rent a ski chalet in Zermatt? Here are five great reasons Zermatt – a traditional village with world class skiing – is the place for your ski trip: 1. The ‘Wow’ Factor Zermatt’s jaw-dropping location in a valley under the shadow of the Matterhorn certainly has the ‘wow’ factor. The mix…
The Zermatt Unplugged music festival is bringing in some big names from the present and past UK music scene for their 2019 edition Great selection of British acts Current acts include James Bay, Jesse J, Passenger and Tom Odell, including the evergreen Ronnie Scott’s Jazz band. They will be joined by 80s ‘New Romantic’ stars Culture…
A new survey from Matterhorn Chalets shows that 38% of skiers and snowboarders have been deprived of a view of the Matterhorn in Zermatt – one of world’s most iconic mountains. A large minority have never seen the Matterhorn “While we were delighted to see that 62% of those responding have been lucky enough to…