From 11 July to 28 October 2018 on the Gornergrat the Swiss Alpine Museum is presenting "Matterhorn Stories: An Exhibition on the Greatest Mountain of Books". The app explains the exciting flora in the surrounding area – in Zermatt and throughout all of Switzerland. The Hörnligrat on the Matterhorn is the route most taken by Alpinists, who want to reach the summit. Register now and be in the This year, it will be mystical: ice artists create a snow palace with fortresses, castles and god-like formations. A good range from sustainable Swiss label Nikin is now available from Olmo Zermatt. Do you have any questions about booking or our offers? Twenty teams of European students have been considering this question as part of the Igluna Project. During the winter season, only groups of more than ten people were able to use the new Matterhorn glacier ride Crystal Ride cabins, but they will be open to all in summer 2019. In the wellness area. This year will also include a very special biking adventure – the "Traillove Derby". It's time for something new: the Traillove Derby introduces a new format into the festival, offering participants a fun, imaginative way to experience all the biking excitement the Zermatt – Matterhorn destination has to offer. Sport | ZERMATTERS Homebase 8.30 Uhr | Zermatt, Sport | Gondelbahn Sunnegga-Blauherd Talstation | Zermatt, Sport | Talstation Matterhorn Express 9.00 Uhr | Zermatt. A post shared by Zermatt - Matterhorn (@zermatt.matterhorn) on Apr 2, 2020 at 11:11pm PDT "As one of the most populous countries in the … Now, passengers can hop on as well, as the logistics specialist brings carriage rides back to Zermatt. This is the conclusion reached in a study by Atos. His aim is to provide high-quality products with a link to Zermatt – beautiful souvenirs with a genuine Zermatt history. Zermatt Tourism Bahnhofplatz 5 Tel: +41 27 966 81 00 Between November 2017 and October 2018, a record number of visitors stayed in the Zermatt – Matterhorn destination. Riffelalp). The Handelszeitung has crowned the best winter sports resorts. Vouchers are valid for ten years and can be redeemed at over 150 partners throughout the destination, including Zermatt Bergbahnen, many restaurants, accommodation providers and shops. Walls will be moved, existing windows enlarged and new windows and bathrooms installed. A treasure map will lead children to eight stations where they answer questions. These include guided Kin Glacier hikes where you can see wild Alpine goats, voluntary work such as chopping wood, drying crockery and baking cakes, yoga and a relaxation programme with a massage. Snow sports enthusiasts will have a total of 85 kilometres of newly-opened pistes to choose from. Recycling done differently. They are 360-degree cameras that show the whole surrounding area. Tradition Julen Zermatt is one of the three companies who will face this challenge. In time for the season opening on 28 June 2019, the Kinhütte has announced a wide range of new packages. A local will lead the way: Valais ski racer, Olympic medallist and world champion Ramon Zenhäusern will test the race route and present the awards. Set to become the operator of the existing water ski lift at Schalisee lake in Täsch from June 2019, the Cervo Mountain Boutique Resort is launching a new "Schali Lago" leisure and gastronomy offering. Renovation work on Hotel Hemizeus is set to begin on 20 April 2020. The company prioritises the use of local partners, local production and handmade items. Until 26 May, three Upper Valais artists will be exhibiting their work in a moving Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn train. More details on the project can be found in the "Coming Soon" section. GaultMillau has selected the 850 best restaurants in Switzerland for 2019. Hotel rankings were published in both the 2016-2017 edition of Karl Wild’s book "Die 150 besten Hotels der Schweiz" (best hotels) and the SonntagsZeitung. A range of beer-themed events will make the new tasting room a great place to socialise. For the third time in a row, Zermatt's five-star hotel, The Omnia, has won an award at the World Travel Awards. They qualified for the "Matterhorn: Ladies Please!" There is one last puzzle waiting for you at the end of the adventure to help you find the treasure. The Matterhorn Ultraks mountain races have taken place every year in Zermatt since 2013 and offer a new category for 2019 – the Extreme Race. Over the last few years, Hotel Capricorn has renovated all the bedrooms in the main building. While the “SchlossCottage”, due to open this July, is being refurbished and the new “SchlossHouse” is being built on the land next to the hotel, the existing wellness area in the SchlossHotel Zermatt is also being extended. August 2019 will be all about folklore music. The play by Livia Anne Richard is being performed on Europe’s highest open air stage, at 2,600 metres above sea level, until 1 September 2019. The Stafelalp mountain restaurant above Zermatt, with views of the north face of the Matterhorn, will re-open on 22 December 2018. FLY Zermatt was started by a team of friends with a desire to share their passion for paragliding.. All our pilots are Swiss certified, highly experienced, friendly and ready to take you soaring. The Alpine Museum of Switzerland has a display of the most surprising and original Matterhorn products in the world at Gornergrat. Who will over-take the champion? The theme of the projections on the Matterhorn on Saturday, 28 March 2020 is Italy - the country in Europe most affected by the coronavirus pandemic and located directly behind the Swiss landmark. Until summer 2021, LEITNER ropeways will be constructing a 3S cable car from Klein Matterhorn to Testa Grigia. To ensure lift facilities and pistes are safe to use, the Swiss cableways association Seilbahnen Schweiz has prepared a set of measures in consultation with industry representatives, and these have been endorsed by the Swiss government. Free use of the spa facilities in the Romantik Hotel Julen and Hotel Alpenhof is included in the price. A celebratory opening took place on Saturday 10 August 2019. The new facility and accompanying artificial snow system will be a fantastic addition to the winter sports facilities in the Unterrothorn area. Zermatt Tourism started selling “Ten percent more Matterhorn” vouchers in the middle of May. Wolli, the destination's mascot, has been singing his song – the Wolli Song – for eight years. Works of art will be displayed behind glass and can also be seen at the ‘Kunsträume Zermatt’ art gallery, helping the artists to display their work in prominent locations. Grandsire previously worked as a patissier in Hotel Mirabeau and is originally from France. Zermatt Bergbahnen has the right ticket for everybody. A Scottish company developed a road surface which includes recycled plastic. It will now be a living museum and is also available for events. The ski on the snow ensures a good grip and the seat guarantees a comfortable position. This means bikers can now indulge their cycling passion on 220 km of trails, which have new signposts at the trail intersections (e.g. will tell the story of Lucy Walker, a member of the British aristocracy who was the first woman to climb the Matterhorn. Democratic Mountain Community is the name of the new guest community at the CERVO Mountain Resort. Zermatt is a paradise for climbers. On 19 August 2019, experienced Marketing Director Beat Wälti, who has previously worked at Luzern Tourismus, Pilatus Bahnen and the SGV (Lake Lucerne Navigation), will become the new CEO of Zermatters, the outdoor services company. Initially only the renovated restaurant will be open, welcoming hikers on the Europa trail and the Monte Rosa Tour with Valais cuisine. There is also a new lift from Uferweg up to the viewing platform. Guests have been enjoying lunchtime and evening meals in a cosy French atmosphere. Live musical accompaniment will be provided by the internationally renowned Alpine horn player, Eliana Burki. The Omnia has been named the "Friendliest Hotel in Switzerland" in the luxury hotel category. The Flower app from Pro Natura Aargau has been available for downloading for a few days now. On 3, 4, 7, 10 and 31 August, local folklore musicians will play on the terrace of the Riffelberg self-service restaurant. Registered members benefit from priority reservations, a range of discounts and access to special events. The bells ring once again at Riffelalp. The Valais mountain guide and alpinist Andreas Steindl has set a new record on the Matterhorn. There is no experience required, only a sense of adventure and the ability to take a few quick steps at takeoff. Many other Zermatt hotels were also distinguished. A three-minute video is presented on the façade of the Hublot Boutique in Zermatt every evening from 19 December 2017 to 2 January 2018. The Snooc is the latest generation of toboggan, where you sit on one ski. The restaurant Ferdinand in the Cervo Mountain Boutique Resort is now open in summer too, from Thursday to Saturday from mid-July to mid-August, in the garden next to the Cervo Puro terrace – known as Ferdinand Garden. Ticket sales for the first part of the program starts on November 8, 2019. To get the best view, head to the top of Rothorn at 10,180 feet (3,103 meters). Out of the 32 rooms, 8 will undergo a complete redesign, and two bedrooms will be combined to create a suite. The exhibition will be in the station of the former “Hohtälli” cable car. At the 85th Annual General Meeting of Zermatt Tourism, new members were selected for the Committee, which re-confirmed Paul-Marc Julen as President. This year, three-star hotels were in the spotlight – and five Zermatt establishments impressed the jury. The CERVO Mountain Resort in Zermatt is the first Valais hotel to be awarded the Ibex Fairstay sustainability label. Now all the main acts have been confirmed, including Rea Garvey and Richard Marx, Gérard Depardieu and Rainhard Fendrich. Thanks to the all-inclusive package, the Derby teams can focus all their attention on biking. In autumn 2019, the Parkhotel Beau Site will be extensively renovating and updating its reception area, lobby, bar and restaurants. 46,000 winter sports enthusiasts were surveyed over winter 2017/18 in 55 ski regions across five countries, making the "Best Ski Resort" the largest customer satisfaction study in the Alps. Cost: CHF 5 for each treasure hunt and family. Tele Info Zermatt has broadcast the news from the resort for 18 years. The new collection, also available from Olmo, combines lorry tarpaulins with recycled PET materials. From winter 2019/2020, Zermatt will be the first destination in Europe to be a partner. The European Mountain Running race up the Riffelberg takes place on Sunday 7 July 2019 and is only open to runners selected by their associations. The three-star Hotel Elite Garni, located in the heart of Zermatt, will undergo renovations from 1 May till the end of November 2019. A new multimedia experience all about the Matterhorn and the incredible views of the 29 surrounding four-thousanders is coming to the Gornergrat. Thrills above the precipice. He replaces Franz Schwegler-Dossetto, who is retiring. On 24 September 2020, Hotel La Ginabelle will open its new building Altiana by La Ginabelle. On Thursday 9 May, Livia Anne Richard, director of ‘Matterhorn: No ladies please!’, was awarded the Bernese Communication Prize. In December 2019 the "Zer Mama Bistro", which will welcome hungry and thirsty guests from 07:00 to 22:00, will open on the ground floor of the new Hotel Mama. At the Skiarea Test the Charles Kuonen Suspension Bridge was awarded gold in the categories "Idea and Implementation" and "Technical Product Development". The Matterhorn musical by Michael Kunze and Albert Hammond will have its world premier in the Theatre St.Gallen on Saturday, 17 February 2018. We will be happy to advise you! Alexander Seiler was a pioneer in the hotel industry who made a huge impact on Zermatt. With the Unplugged Pass, visitors have free access to these concerts – among others including Kawala from London, Alex Diehl from Germany, Coconut Kings from Valais and the face of the festival, Danitsa from Geneva. Renovations and extension work are planned for 2020. In three of the nine total categories in Switzerland, Zermatt hotels are standing on the podium holding gold medals. The history of Zermatt can be recalled only tragically at the time when the mighty Matterhorn was first ascended successfully by a group of enthusiastic climbers during the 19 th century. Three restaurants, a new room category concept and a new spa are now available at the Cervo Mountain Resort. This new ‘tarmac’ has been laid in Zermatt as a pilot project in June 2019. Over the summer months in 2019, a new viewing platform has been built, offering more space so that guests and traffic can pass each other more easily. This is the only place in Switzerland to offer this type of fat biking. From 25 October to 12 January, there will be a Zermatt chalet in the Swiss capital, selling local meats and cheeses and bringing a touch of the Zermatt winter. For the seventh year running, the World Ski Awards have taken place in Kitzbühel. Constructed from pale spruce wood and with gentle lighting, the atmosphere is perfect for calming, private relaxation. This crossing will be made possible by the addition of another structurally similar 3S cableway (tri-cable gondola lift) between Testa Grigia and the Matterhorn glacier paradise. From 1 June 2019, the Forest Fun Park offers the fun, active Moon Trees game. The first completely renovated 1st and 2nd class cars of the Glacier Express are set to roll out just in time for next year’s 90th anniversary celebrations. The first Indian restaurant in Zermatt is set to open in December 2020 at Bahnhofplatz 2 – the Golden India. Fifty-six cabins will carry 1,500 people per hour on the 3.2 km route from Tufternkehr via the middle station in Wyss Gufer to the Unterrothorn. However, strict conditions with protection concepts apply. The construction work on a new suspension bridge above Randa will be inaugurated on Saturday, 29th July 2017. The Swiss Tourism Federation has recognised the family-friendly achievements of the Matterhorn destination, awarding it the "Family Destination" quality label for 2019-2021. Right now, there are 250 km of the best-prepared pistes accessible. Until the end of this week, Zermatt Tourism is adding ten percent to the value of all purchased vouchers. +41 27 966 81 00 This year, Chalet Les Anges in Zermatt has once again come first in the category of World's Best Ski Chalet. Be there, take part, share experiences – this is now possible with the Matterhorn Blog. The Kirchbrücke is the perfect place from which to take a photo of the Matterhorn. You can find all the news about the forthcoming winter season summarised and arranged by topic in this PDF. Some of the bathrooms have also been renovated, with the rest to be renovated gradually over time. In November, a new Igloo Village will be created in Zermatt at Rotenboden with a restaurant, outdoor bar, overnight accommodations, Whirlpool and the best view of the Matterhorn. This year Zermatt restaurant Chez Vrony has been awarded first place in Switzerland. New webcams have now been installed across the whole destination, with significantly better image quality than their predecessors.