About Zermatt
Zermatt is best known as a world class ski resort, but also has lots to offer the summer tourist. You will not fail to be charmed by the authentic beauty of this Swiss mountain village, framed by the unique outline of the world-famous Matterhorn. Zermatt is also car-free, electric vehicles and horse-drawn cabs being the principal means of transportation, creating not only a peaceful atmosphere but noticeably pollution free air.
In the summer months walking, cycling, climbing and high-Alpine tours are popular activities. Every year, the four-thousand-meter summits attract many Alpinists. 400 km of walking trails also guide guests who are not overly adept at climbing through the mountains around Zermatt. A cog railway operates between Zermatt and the 3089-metre-high Gornergrat. The summit offers up spectacular views of the Matterhorn, the glaciers and the peaks of the Monte-Rosa.
At 3883 metres in altitude, Europe’s highest vantage point reachable by cableway also offers a fascinating panoramic vista of the Matterhorn (4478 metres) and summits of the Swiss, Italian and French Alps. The glacier palace can be admired 15 metres beneath the ice surface. Six ski lifts as well as a cableway provide access to the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise, the highest summer ski region of the Alps on the Theodul glacier.
The climate in Zermatt is of an excellent quality: with 300 sunny days a year, there is less rainfall than anywhere else in Switzerland. You can expect pleasantly mild weather during the summer months and temperatures normally ranging between 12 and 28 degrees celcius.
As if the mountains were not enough to keep you entertained, Zermatt is also a world-class resort gastronomically. From mountain "Hütte" where you can enjoy a Rösti and a glass of local wine, to fine international class dining. Be it rustic charm you are looking for or the best in contemporary design, the array of hotels in Zermatt will also leave you spoilt for choice. Many boasting excellent facilities for corporate events, exclusive wellness areas and top quality restaurants and bars. Please click on the link below for further hotel information.
