Zermatt is located in the Swiss Canton of Valais. The capital of the Valais is Sion, some 38 km from Zermatt. Languages spoken include German, French and Swiss German. Though the Matterhorn may [...]
Zermatt Unplugged typically happens in mid-April, when the weather is warmer, and spring skiing is well underway. Visitors can enjoy the music in the sun on the terraces of many mountain [...]
Typically the season in Zermatt will end in late April. If it’s a particularly good winter season, then it may last a little longer. Similarly, if the snow is melting quicker, the season may be [...]
Snow can come to Zermatt at any time of year although it’s most likely to start snowing significantly in November/December. Then it should continue well into April, sometimes May. Because of the [...]
The winter season in Zermatt tends to start late November. The resort opens fully from early December, with access to the Sunnegga and Gornergrat areas to as well as the Glacier (which is open [...]
In the early 19th century the Matterhorn was considered unclimbable. Which of course attracted a lot of attention from mountaineers. Zermatt’s first Hotel opened in 1838 to support increasing [...]
It very much depends on what you are looking for. The obvious choices are Christmas, New Year, and Easter. If you want to celebrate the occasion surrounded by snow, then that could be ideal. [...]
Geneva is approximately 200km from Zermatt. You can catch a train from the airport train station and arrive in Zermatt in around four hours. By car, the journey should take 2 hours 35mins. The [...]
Zermatt Unplugged is everywhere! The venues are all over town and the mountain. You can buy a wrist band that will give you access to a whole range of music events. In the centre of town, where [...]
The main street, Bahnhofstrasse runs the length of central Zermatt. Here you can find numerous shops, restaurants and hotels. The centre is pedestrianised so you can enjoy it at your leisure. The [...]