The moment you step foot here, you notice the purity of the air and the breath-taking beauty of this special place. It is a magnet for highfliers looking to stay in a luxury Zermatt chalet for rent.
Zermatt is located in the upper part of Mattertal in the District of Visp in the Canton of Valais, Switzerland. It is situated at an altitude of 1620 m at the foot of Matterhorn, the country’s highest peak. Another part of its appeal is that it is only about 45 minutes by cable car away from the famous Theodul Pass in Italy. Switzerland has 4 distinct parts: German, French, Italian and Romash, The language and culture of each of these areas is reflected in the food, architecture and way of life. Zermatt is in the German speaking area.
Due to its cultural influences, Swiss cuisine has a wealth of dishes on offer as well as the foods which are associated with this nation. Switzerland was historically a country of farmers, so traditional Swiss dishes tend to be simple and made from simple ingredients, like potatoes and cheese.
Zermatt is legendary for its nightlife. Once evening falls, most holidaymakers get ready for a night on the town. With more than 100 restaurants, 60 bars and countless nightclubs there are countless places to go out and have an amazing time.
Zermatt is truly a winter wonderland. The scenery is spectacular and there is endless fun to be had on the snowy slopes.
Zermatt is one of the largest ski resorts in Switzerland and has direct access to 394 km of downhill skiing, with 59 individual pistes, served by 40 ski lifts. There is a wide variety of slopes suitable for all levels of skier from beginner to advanced. The ride up the side of the mountains is a sight you will marvel at. You will be literally dazzled by the world around you, surrounded by 29 towering peaks at over 4000 m. These are the highest mountains in Europe.
Zermatt offers some of the finest luxury day spa facilities in Switzerland.All Spas offer a relaxing environment in which to revive tired ski legs with indoor and outdoor swimming pools, hot tubs, floatation room, hammam, several treatment rooms, juice bars, full fitness centres, and many more facilities.
Summertime is still a wonderful time to visit Zermatt. The lush green of the valleys and wildflowers in the mountain are spectacular. And there remains plenty of opportunity for outdoor activities.
In fact, in summer there is just as much to do in Zermatt as there is in the winter. For adrenaline junkies there is mountain climbing, rock climbing and mountain biking. For those wanting a more leisurely pace, try out hiking on the breath-taking trails always with an astounding view of the Matterhorn and the highest peaks in the Alps.
In winter there are countless events and exciting activities to take part in. You can attend chic fashion shows and check out cool pop up stores. There are live acts, parties and much more.
The Zermatt Horu Trophy rates as one of Switzerland’s biggest open-air curling tournaments, with 76 teams competing on 19 different rinks. Another event that takes place in Zermatt is Unplugged, a unique acoustic music festival with different stages in throughout the village.
