In October 2024, the MICHELIN Guide confirmed that ten hotels in Zermatt have been awarded ‘Michelin Keys’. A ‘Michelin Key’ is akin to the ‘star’ awarded to restaurants but is instead awarded to the most outstanding hotels in Switzerland. The MICHELIN Guide now includes more than 5000 hotels around the world. Each has been reviewed…
After more than two years of construction, the Matterhorn Express valley station has been completed without interrupting any operations. The modern building features many traditional wooden elements and is complemented by the blue of Zermatt Bergbahnen. In addition to the ground-level and barrier-free access to both the lift, the new valley station has been upgraded…
We already know that Zermatt is one of the world’s greatest places, but Time Magazine recently made it official, by featuring our favourite Swiss resort in their 2024 ‘World’s Greatest Places’ list. The Matterhorn Alpine Crossing, which connects Zermatt with Cervinia in one continuous set of lifts, was featured alongside destinations as diverse as the…
Who wouldn’t want to spend Christmas in a serviced chalet in Zermatt? At Matterhorn Chalets, we can help deliver your perfect Christmas present, with a stay in one of our serviced chalets in Zermatt. We have two options available for you, depending on the dates you’re looking for and the size of your group. Chalet…
One of the best and most memorable holidays a child can have is on the snow learning how to ski, and Zermatt is one of the best ski resorts to go to for a family ski holiday. Here are just eight of the many great reasons for bringing the kids on a skiing holiday to…
Regular guests and visitors to Zermatt may have been alarmed to read of the devastating floods that occurred here last week on Friday 21 June. We are delighted to be able to let you know that with typical Swiss efficiency the resort was quickly re-opened and life is (almost) back to normal. Heavy rainfall and…
Regular readers of our blog will already know about the new AURO aerial tramway between Zermatt and Furi, which started operating in November 2023. Enjoy the ‘Rooftop Ride’ Most of the base station including ticket offices, ski lockers and toilets was completed in January 2024, but this summer visitors will be able to enjoy the…
How do you make sure that your vacation rental in Zermatt is the best you can get? A visit to Zermatt is the bucket-list trip of a lifetime, so don’t risk spoiling it by guessing which will be the right lodging. If you’re looking for an apartment or alpine villa, we can offer expert, local…
There will be more skiing options for recreational skiers and fewer racers on the Zermatt glacier this summer. Earlier this week the Zermatt lift company announced that it will no longer be providing race training options for elite athletes on the Theodul Glacier this summer. Instead, Zermatt will increase the number of training slopes available…
These days, Zermatt is known as one of the best ski resorts in the world. With a huge ski area offering 360km of slopes and views of the iconic Matterhorn, it’s no surprise to learn that this Swiss village has long had a special link to skiing. 1902: First mountain guide course in Zermatt The…