The cable car from Zermatt to Furi will be upgraded in summer 2023, after 58 years in service. First opened in 1963, the old lift is being dismantled and replaced with a modern version. The new cable car will be larger with an increased capacity of 100 people per cabin, but still with a greater…
A trip on the Gornergrat railway is a must do’ for every visitor to Zermatt. Take a look at our ‘Ultimate Guide to the Gornergrat Railway’ here: New POLARIS trains From September/October 2022, the line will boast five new POLARIS trains – an abbreviation that stands for ‘POpular LAndscape Railway In Switzerland’. It’s not the…
Zermatt is one of the few resorts that is just as good in summer as it is in winter. Many of our guests at Matterhorn Chalets join us for both of these seasons, especially family groups. New Wolli Adventure Trail One new bonus for families staying in Zermatt this summer is the new Wolli Adventure…
Zermatt has a reputation for being one of the best ski resorts in the world, and justifiably so. We look at just some of the ways that Zermatt is the ‘best’ ski resort: World’s Best Ski Resort Europe’s Only All-Year-Round Resort Europe’s Highest Ski Lift Europe’s Longest Piste Europe’s Highest Outdoor Rack Railway Switzerland’s Best…
Most visitors to Zermatt prefer a chalet with a view of the Matterhorn. In this post, we look at how and why to find that perfect chalet for your Zermatt holiday. Why a view of the Matterhorn? Has anyone ever asked that question? We think it’s unlikely. A pilgrimage to the Matterhorn should be on…
If the value of the magnificent Air Zermatt needed any more underlining it is that on Friday 25 February, the service flew its 500th rescue of the year. Yes, that’s 500 missions since 01 January 2022 and shows the immense benefit that Air Zermatt provides to holidaymakers to Zermatt. Over 30 rescue missions last weekend…
Zermatt is no stranger to awards and last month the Swiss resort added another accolade. Tripadvisor is the world’s largest travel platform and every year runs its own annual Traveller’s Choice Awards. In the 2021 edition Zermatt was named ‘Best Destination for Skiers in the World’, based on guest reviews. Serial award-winning resort This follows…
Zermatt is famously a car-free resort, but in this post by Zermatt specialists Matterhorn Chalets, we answer the question “Are the buses in Zermatt free?”, as well as some of the other frequently-asked questions we get about the Zermatt bus service. Are the buses in Zermatt free? If you have a lift pass or ticket…
Chinese New Year (CNY) is the perfect time to enjoy a ski holiday in the world class ski resort of Zermatt. Why not celebrate the arrival of the Year of the Tiger in Switzerland’s best and most famous ski resort, in the shadow of one of the most famous mountains in the world. If you…
Most people know that Zermatt in Switzerland is the home of the iconic Matterhorn mountain. You might even know that Zermatt’s super skiing is accessible all-year-round on the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise with 360km of pistes available in the winter. However, with a ski area this large, here are some fascinating Zermatt ski facts – from…