Zermatt
Zermatt epitomizes most people’s image of Switzerland: high-alpine, historic and original. Almost one-third of the 4,000-metre Mountains in the Alps are grouped around this word-famous health resort, which has been visited by mountaineers from all around the world since the first successful ascent of the Matterhorn in 1865.
The Matterhorn in its glory
In 2015 there are many celebrations planned to celebrate 150 years of this famous first ascent
The hotels and restaurants are world-class and its Après ski lively. The ski area is not only the highest in the Alps – it is also one of the best developed and most convenient in the world, ensuring thrilling sporting experiences on some of the steepest slopes in the world – and that 365 days a year due to the Glacier skiing.
The air in Zermatt is clear, dry and clean; since 1947, only electric vehicles are allowed to operate in the village. All cars and transfer buses park up in Tasch where we get on the train to Zermatt. There are regular rail links from Geneva, Zurich etc. – what a way to get to resort!
Snow Zermatt offers an absolute snow guarantee in summer and winter
Summer Skiing Zermatt
Skiing in winter 360 km of piste attracts skiers of all levels.
Summer Skiing Zermatt 21 kilometres of piste on Zermatt’s Theodul glacier with the Matterhorn always in sight. National alpine ski teams from all over the world come here to train at altitude.
Link to Zermatt’s official website for more information with piste maps, webcams, street maps and events
http://www.zermatt.ch/en/page.cfm/zermatt_matterhorn/localmaps/op_zermatt
Families Zermatt – Matterhorn was awarded the “Families Welcome” seal of quality in 2013. This seal is awarded to resorts and holiday destinations that specifically target their offerings to meet the needs and wishes of children and their families. The destination Zermatt – Matterhorn had to meet the strict criteria set by the Swiss Tourism Federation. These requirements consist of the following areas: infrastructure, experiences in summer and winter, services offered, and service in general.
FREE LIFT PASS ZERMATT for all children under 9 years