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Information about Zermatt
Trip Preparation
Entry/Visa
Entering Switzerland you do not need a visa, you will only need a valid passport.
Vaccines
Other than the standard vaccinations you do not need any other vaccinations.
Climate
Zermatt has four very distinctive seasons, the summers are warm and winters cold. During the winter there is a lot of snowfall making Zermatt an extremely good winter destination. Throughout the year there is frequent sunshine.
Currency
The currency used in Zermatt is Swiss francs.
Language
The official language spoken in Zermatt is Swiss-German (German with a very strong dialect). English is widely spoken by most people.
Entering Switzerland you do not need a visa, you will only need a valid passport.
Vaccines
Other than the standard vaccinations you do not need any other vaccinations.
Climate
Zermatt has four very distinctive seasons, the summers are warm and winters cold. During the winter there is a lot of snowfall making Zermatt an extremely good winter destination. Throughout the year there is frequent sunshine.
Currency
The currency used in Zermatt is Swiss francs.
Language
The official language spoken in Zermatt is Swiss-German (German with a very strong dialect). English is widely spoken by most people.
Country and People
Customs / Culture
Zermatt is well known for being a skiing and mountaineering area as it is surrounded by a range of different mountains including the famous Matterhorn. Zermatt is known for being an extremely peaceful area, with very friendly and helpful locals. Zermatt was predominantly an agricultural community until the mid-19th century before it became the famous ski resort it is today.
Traditions
It is tradition during August for all the locals to participate in a large folklore through the village which is called the Folklore Festival.
Zermatt is well known for being a skiing and mountaineering area as it is surrounded by a range of different mountains including the famous Matterhorn. Zermatt is known for being an extremely peaceful area, with very friendly and helpful locals. Zermatt was predominantly an agricultural community until the mid-19th century before it became the famous ski resort it is today.
Traditions
It is tradition during August for all the locals to participate in a large folklore through the village which is called the Folklore Festival.
Getting Around
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Airports / Car rentalWhen going to Zermatt it is recommended to fly to either Basel airport or Geneva airport. Both airports have international flights flying in and out on a daily basis and both also lie 3 hours away from Zermatt. At the airports you will have the option to rent a car at variety of different car rental companies; these should however be booked in advance.
Public transport
Zermatt is a town which is a combustion-engine car-free zone in order to prevent air pollution from obscuring the town’s view of the Matterhorn. Therefore all vehicles in Zermatt are battery driven. Switzerland has an extremely good train service therefore getting around with the train is very convenient. Within Zermatt there is an electric shuttle service provided by hotels which picks visitors up at the Zermatt train station. In Zermatt there are electro buses which rotate around the town and around the skiing areas.
Taxis / Infrastructure
Taxis in Zermatt are also electro taxis and can be found at taxi stands or be ordered by the hotel or by calling the central taxi service.
Discover and Enjoy
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Events/ LifestyleDue to Zermatt’s unique culture there are many different events occurring throughout the year which also give an insight of the lifestyle lead by the local inhabitants. Amongst these events some are:
- Raiffeisen Open Zermatt which is the International tennis championships
- Bump Bash Classic
- Matterhorn Eagle Cup
- Folklore Festival
Culinary Specialities
In Zermatt the local food is typical Swiss food which includes specialties such as “Rösti”, “cheese Fondue”, “gratin”, “Raclette” and a dish with a variety of different cheese sorts.
Sights
There are many things to see and do when visiting Zermatt. It is one of the most famous skiing resorts in Switzerland and enables one to experience a unique culture. When in Zermatt it is highly recommended to go to the top of the Matterhorn as the view on the mountain peak is spectacular. Other sights to see include the Gornergrat, Matterhorn Museum, Glacier Paradise (Klein Matterhorn), Gorner gorge and Village of Findeln.
Zermatt Most popular things to do
Hotel reviews for hotels in Zermatt
We were already for the 17. Times in the winter sports holidays in the hotel Europe in Zermatt. In all the years we have only good experiences in the hotel made. Particularly impressed we have the beautiful the room clean and clean atmosphere, the rich breakfast and the excellent 5-course-menu. This includes the extremely friendly service by the staffwe would like to mention the spa area, the well is successful in the new building. We would highly recommend this hotel everyone was great, even... Read more
in January 12
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Armand, Age >70, Couple
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The walliserhof is a very recommendable hotel in typical Valais architectural style. Homey, but with modern comfort. A hotel, in which the guest immediately comfortable. The hotel is run by likeable couple Caroline O. & Sylvain p. O.
the hotel has 34 rooms, various categories. A comfortable lounge, two restaurants and a restaurant in guests with half board and with breakfast.
our room number 34 is beautifully equipped, with a small Seating area and a small balcony. The beds are comfortable an... Read more
in January 12
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Heinz, Age 61-65, Couple
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The hotel has 5 floors next to the ground floor and the Untergeschossen. The hotel made a very inviting and clean impression. The ski area is located a little above the stream (3 basement) in UG2 and offers enough room for ski boots, which has night dried and skis. On the ground floor there are various magazines and two computer stations with printer, which guests of the hotel for free are available.
with regard to the locked performance recommend I only breakfast in addition and then decide ... Read more
in January 12
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Martin, Age 19-25, Family
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very nice and modern hotel with the best infrastructure, big room with very nice bathroom, ideal location located in the centre of Zermatt, as are the various winter sports regions very easy to reach
beautiful modern rooms, large terrace south with a view of the Matterhorn (from the third floor)
extremely friendly and accommodating staff, clean rooms, requests quickly
only small Downer was partially noise in the middle of the night from a nearby extremely popular ski bar...
beautiful breakfas... Read more
in February 12
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Markus, Age 46-50, Solo/single
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The chalet has very modern vacation apartments, with a lot of love to detail.
Newly converted vacation apartments, very modern furnished, it is everything available, that you need. Chalet Cortina offers Wi-Fi.
very friendly host family -Concerns serious taken. Clean vacation apartments. It is even possible on the eve of rolls to order, which in the following day directly in front of the wohnungstüre be supplied.
Zermatt during the Nebensaisonzeit visit, it is then all something quiet and more... Read more
in January 12
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Chantal, Age 41-45, Couple
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