Welcome to the official Zermatt Tourism site where you'll find all necessary information on hotels and activities for your holidays in the Swiss Alps.
Zermatt is a municipality in the district of Visp in the German-speaking section of the canton of Valais in Switzerland. It has a year-round population of ...
Zermatt
Municipality in Switzerland
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Zermatt, in southern Switzerland’s Valais canton, is a mountain resort renowned for skiing, climbing and hiking. The town, at an elevation of around 1,600m, lies below the iconic, pyramid-shaped Matterhorn peak. Its main street, Bahnhofstrasse is...
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Why is Zermatt so famous?
Zermatt is known throughout the world for its skiing, especially Triftji for its moguls. The high altitude results in consistent skiing continuously throughout the summer. Skiing in Zermatt is split up into four areas: Sunnegga, Gornergrat, Klein Matterhorn and Schwarzsee.
What is special about Zermatt?
Zermatt's top lift is the Alps' highest at 3,800 metres, giving the world's biggest pisted vertical of 2,359 metres. All year round glacier skiing and extensive snow making on the lower slopes guarantee snow from top to bottom throughout the season.
What do they speak in Zermatt?
Zermatt is located in the German-speaking part of Switzerland, but the town is also influenced by French and Italian culture due to its proximity to the border. Most people in Zermatt speak German, but many also speak French, Italian, and English.
Is it expensive to ski in Zermatt?
Zermatt has a reputation for being one of the most expensive ski areas in Europe. It is certainly true that at CHF 79, which is around € 71 (as of February 2016), the ski area is certainly considerably more expensive than a day ticket to the large ski areas in Austria.
The summit offers up spectacular views of the Matterhorn, the glaciers and the Monte-Rosa massif. At 3883 metres in altitude, Europe's highest vantage point ...
The village of Zermatt itself is lovely and car-free, with old-fashioned brown chalets and winding alleys. (Don't worry, you don't have to walk everywhere—there ...
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Nov 7, 2023 · Everything you need to know for an adventure-filled trip to Zermatt, Switzerland, including the best hotels, restaurants, and things to do.