Zermatt
Summer holidays Zermatt
Location: Zermatt, Valais
With the impressive Matterhorn towering in the background, Zermatt is one of the best-known resorts in Switzerland. The town centre is traffic-free (only electric cars and horse-drawn carriages are allowed) and maintained in a traditional style. Zermatt offers a perfect backdrop to a holiday in the mountains and has a lively, sparkling atmosphere quite different to other mountain resorts. Gondolas, cable cars and cog trains offer the visitor a huge choice of walks and hikes in the surrounding mountains.
Key facts
- Location: Zermatt
- Village height: 1,800m / 5,904ft
- Language: German
- Transfer time from Geneva: 3h 47
3* Hotel Excelsior, Zermatt
This cosy, family-fun hotel is situated right in the centre of Zermatt with views of the Matterhorn and the older part of the resort. The hotel has a popular bar, comfortable lounge, lively cocktail bar, an a la carte restauraunt and a lift. The rooms have a shower or bath, WC, cable/ satellite TV, radio, telephone and a safe. Superior rooms come with a view of the Matterhorn.
3* Hotel Welschen, Zermatt
This charming 3-star Garni hotel enjoys a peaceful location just next to the Sunnegga Express with fantastic views of the Matterhorn. There are 16 rooms in this family run, chalet style hotel, which has a quiet and romantic atmosphere. There is a lounge with an open fire place and a rustic breakfast room where you get a buffet breakfast. All rooms are wood-panelled throughout and include a bath or shower, WC, hairdryer, cable TV, telephone, radio and safe
4* Mirabeau Alpine Residence, Zermatt
This supreior 4-star hotel is made up of two buildings - 'the Mirabeau' and the annex 'Alpine Residence' both enjoy a splendid view of the Matterhorn. Facilities include lounge with fireplace, piano bar, wine lounge, gourmet restauraunt, garden and sun terrace. Large Spa area in the annex building with swimming pool, various saunas and steam baths, relaxation room, massage and beauty treatments (supplement) All rooms have recenly been renovated in modern alpine style and offer bath, shower, WC, hairdryer, cable TV, radio, telephone, safe, minibar and balcony. Standard rooms are north/ east facing while Superior rooms are south facing with a view of the Matterhorn.