News and Views in the Matterhorn Resort Zermatt

Zermatt, Kaprun, Tignes listed in the top ten summer resorts. On The Snow, a website devoted to skiers, selected its idea of the ten most popular destinations for summer skiing in the world. It is worthy of note here that a majority of the ten selected resorts are in countries that are enjoying winter right now. That, in this writer’s opinion, makes the three selected from Europe much more important. The three on the list were Tignes in France, the stunning Swiss resort of Zermatt and the Kaprun Glacier in Austria. So hey gave Europe one star .... More details

Covetous? Now that's a nice word

I think Domain Name Journal said it best; they used the phrase "covetous parties that seek ways to seperate domain name owners from their assets without paying fair market value for them. For my money that phrase fits the Zermatt Tourism Board and the Zermatt Commune to the proverbial "T". They in fact tried to "acquire" the domain www.zermatt.com through the offices of WIPO the world protection agency for trade marks and other things. They wanted the best name in the world when it comes to Zermatt for the princely sum of.....zero. Well they .... More details

The new official bird of Zermatt, the Matterhorn resort

The construction crane silly. Its everywhere, its everywhere. Many hotels are remodelling, adding on, fixing up, well, you get the picture. And it does t stop there either. Sport shops, restaurants, new apartments, new accommodation faciliies, new lifts, new train schedules....jeez its happening in Zermatt. This note is being written in May. Its fairly chilly and the season has not yet blossomed into full swing. Thank goodness. But wait!!!! This is a sign of prosperity is it not? This is a sign that folks from around the world are happy with th.... More details

Air Zermatt tours around the Alps

Air Zermatt offers, for those that have the time and funds, a tour around the mountains near Zermatt. The 20 minute tour covers Zermatt, Weisshorn, Matterhorn, Breithorn, Monte Rosa, Dufor at Saas Fee, the Taschhorn, the Dom (the highest mountain within Switzerland) and back to Zermatt. The cost is 210 CHF per person. The heli-airline also offers a 30 minute tour at 310 CHF. Call Air Zermatt ON 41 279668686 for details. The airline also offers Heli Skiing and snowboarding excursions and taxi fli.... More details

Incredible!!!

Ive skied Zermatt several times, and each time my wife and I travel there, we are treated to something new and exciting!

The lift system is both efficient and interesting (The Gornergratbahn). The trails are endless in scope and variety. The run from Klein Matterhorn to Cervinia is one of my very favorites. I love the fact that you can ski for days without repeating yourself. The on-slope restaurants are excellent. We have stayed in both the Ambassador and La Ginabelle and both are superb.. The trip to Zermatt is an adventure in itse.... More details

Zurich Airport to Zermatt by train.

The train ride from Zurich Airport to Zermatt just got quicker by a little over an hour. Thanks to the completion of the new Lotschberg tunnel the train ride to Visp is much more efficient and-dare we say it again-quicker. The ride from Zurich to Visp takes just over three hours when before it took well over four. All change in Visp where the journey on the famous mountain train takes another hour to cover a much smaller distance. Never mind though, many people really enjoy the scenery on the ride up..... More details

There is an old saying; you get what you pay for. Is that true when it comes to after ski dining and drinking in Zermatt?

Zermatt the world famous resort in Switzerland has it all. The Matterhorn resort offers great skiing, enviable shopping, spectacular choices in accommodation and memorable wining and dining. Alas the apr?s ski can be memorable for all of the wrong reasons. (More)

Investment and improvement time is over. Ski season is here and it is time to offer the finest there is to offer. It’s winter in Zermatt.

You need proof? There’s snow on the Matterhorn, snow on the ski slopes, snow on the streets and people in a Zermatt winter mood. What else do you need? As Switzerland’s foremost ski and winter sports.... More details

Zermatt winter is here and now. There’s snow on the ground in the Matterhorn village. If you need accommodation you had better contact one of these Zermatt hotels or apartments quickly.

Winter has arrived in Zermatt. The high season is almost upon us; the winter sports season is here. There’s snow on the ground in the village which means there is plenty of excellent snow coverage on the entire Zermatt skiable terrain. All runs are open. (More) Zermatt.... More details

Want a ski holiday in Zermatt or any top resort in the European Alps this winter? Here are some tips and good luck.

Good luck if you want to holiday in any “A” resort in the European Alps this New Year. Although possible, your Dec 29/07 to Jan 5/08 ski holiday in the Alps is going to be very, very, difficult. The week before, the one that covers the Christmas ski holiday time from Dec 22 to Dec 29/07 will be somewhat easier. The reason?  Many skiers want to stay home with family and friends for Christmas and flock to the Alps for their winter ski break. Huh! Join the crowd brothers and sisters..... More details