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Zermatt always offers a great deal, also a lot of news. Regular guests and locals also always find something new and surprising.
Gornergrat Railway winter news
25/10/2023
The Gornergrat Railway is celebrating its 125-year anniversary this year with a host of activities and highlights. With the golden locomotive as a photo point at 3,100 metres above sea level, the luxurious NostalChic Class, and a special exhibition to mark the anniversary, the Gornergrat Railway is reviving past times and offering unique experiences all over again.
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Convenience and security upgrades in the Matterhorn Ski Paradise
23/10/2023
Winter is on its way and Zermatt Bergbahnen has taken steps to ensure guests enjoy a convenient and safe snow sports experience.
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Opening of Wolli Wonderland in June 2023
24/04/2023
A new tourist experience will open in June 2023: an unforgettable adventure trail with puzzle fun for the whole family.
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SnowXperience Plateau Rosa
21/04/2023
With the opening of the Alpine Crossing between Testa Grigia and the Klein Matterhorn, a new world of adventure is also opening up on Testa Grigia, enabling far-travelled guests to enjoy their first contact with the snow.
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Lots of new adventure options from ZERMATTERS
20/04/2023
The ZERMATTERS are expanding their summer programme with various innovations on snow and bikes. They will move to a new location on the Testa Grigia, with the existing location in Täsch converted for the summer.
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Runs open from Saturday 3 December 2022
30/11/2022
From 3 December 2022 around 110 kilometres of runs in the Matterhorn ski paradise have been open for guests.
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47 km of runs open from 26 November 2022
23/11/2022
Several lifts and slopes on the Italian side of the Matterhorn Ski Paradise opened on Friday, 25 November 2022 with further runs on the Swiss side opening Saturday, 26 November 2022.
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New experiences with Zermatt Bergbahnen AG
05/10/2022
Zermatt Bergbahnen AG is expanding its offering for the winter season 22/23 – including the return of the popular moonlight descent with fondue.
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New Silvana Mountain Chalet on the ski slopes
05/08/2022
There is always something new in the pipeline at the Silvana Mountain Hotel in Furi: among other developments this year, the Silvana Mountain Chalet is being rebuilt for winter.
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Zermatters take on the role of MICE specialists in the Zermatt – Matterhorn destination
27/04/2022
Zermatters is expanding its service – becoming events specialists with Zermatters Events. From June 2022, Zermatters will also go live in the MICE sector, covering meetings, incentives, conventions and events.
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“Meet the sheep” on the Gornergrat
21/04/2022
Experience Zermatt black-nosed sheep at close quarters: feed them, pet them – and savour the unique backdrop of the stunning Matterhorn scenery. That's the “Meet the Sheep” experience.
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Sunrise trips on the Gornergrat
21/04/2022
The Gornergrat Bahn is offering unique sunrise rides this summer – with breakfast and views of the Matterhorn included.
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Stay fit this summer – with a host of camps and tours
19/04/2022
Summer is coming closer – and so is the chance to achieve your sporting goals. Where better to train than in Zermatt, surrounded by a unique mountain world? Whether on foot, jogging, relaxing or on a bike – the Zermatt – Matterhorn destination offers perfect training for everyone!
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ZERMATTERS Nordic Center – the new cross-country ski centre in Täsch
24/12/2021
The new ZERMATTERS Nordic Center opened its doors to the public in the Täsch terminal on 20 December 2021.
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Teilöffnung Skigebiet mit Talabfahrt
10/12/2021
Das Wochenende mit dem dritten Adventsonntag steht vor der Tür und wir informieren gerne über weitere Pistenöffnungen im Skigebiet ab kommendem Samstag:
- Piste Nr. 52 Stafelalp
- Piste Nr. 50 Blatten
Somit ist ab Samstag, 11. Dezember 2021 die erste Talabfahrt bis ins Dorf befahrbar. Bereits gestern am 08. Dezember 2021 konnte die Anlage Patrullarve sowie die Piste Nr. 4 Brunnjeschbord geöffnet werden.
Winter Opening Day live from Zermatt– Matterhorn
06/12/2021
Zermatt – Matterhorn is reporting live from the destination on December 8, 2021.
Our digital Winter Opening launches the winter season 2021/22 with exciting and personal insights from Zermatt – the "Home of Winter". Reports will cover a range of issues, with interviews providing informative insights behind the scenes of the destination Zermatt – Matterhorn.
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Ab Samstag warten 130 Pistenkilometer
02/12/2021
Mit den kalten Temperaturen werden ab diesem Wochenende auch mehr Pistenkilometer und Bahnen in Betrieb genommen.
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70 Kilometer Pistenvergnügen ab Samstag
26/11/2021
Ab Samstag, 27. November 2021 wird im Matterhorn ski paradise die Sesselbahn Gifthittli mit der Piste 36 Gornergrat öffnen. Dieses Gebiet ist mit dem Riffelberg-Express oder der Gornergrat Bahn erreichbar. Zudem wird die Piste 64 Garten neu befahrbar sein.
Auf der italienischen Seite werden zur gleichen Zeit die Piste 26 Rocce Nere 1 sowie die beiden Lifte Lago Goillet und Pancheron öffnen.
58 Pistenkilometer im Matterhorn Ski Paradise offen
19/11/2021
Am Samstag, 20. November 2021 gehen weitere Skipisten im höchsten Skigebiet der Alpen auf. Total werden rund 58 Kilometer Pisten im Matterhorn Ski Paradise geöffnet sein.
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More pistes open in Matterhorn Ski Paradise
11/11/2021
From Saturday 13th of November 2021, pistes No. 81 Fiererpiste, No. 66 Theodulsee, No. 65 Rennstrecke and No. 63 Sandiger Boden will be open in the ski area. Thus, from Saturday, 39 kilometers of pistes will be accessible in the international ski area.
32 kilometers of pistes are open
04/11/2021
On Saturday 6 november 2021, the ski pistes in Matterhorn Ski Paradise are already open up to 32 kilometers. Pistes «Plan Maison» (6), «Fornet» (6.0) and «Bontadini» (6.00) will be accessible.
New Matterhorn Testcenter – skiing at the highest level
23/09/2021
The ski test on the Theodul glacier in Zermatt is among the most beautiful experiences in the high alpine region. In October 2021, the modern and spacious Matterhorn Testcenter will open its doors, offering guests the opportunity to test the latest ski models in a unique setting. A ski-in & ski-out experience in a class of its own!
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New: Digital discovery tour through Zermatt
03/09/2021
Now guests can find out all about the Zermatt - Matterhorn destination digitally.
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Opening of the Wolli Adventure Trail in Spring 2023
02/09/2021
Spring 2023 will mark the big reveal: the Family Destination Zermatt - Matterhorn will open the first part of the new Wolli Adventure Trail. An extraordinary mountain playground will be created along the lower high-altitude trail, over a length of more than two kilometres.
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Women-only rope teams conquer all 48 four-thousand-metre peaks
31/08/2021
As part of the 100% Women Peak Challenge, more than 400 female mountaineers have climbed all 48 of Switzerland's four-thousand-metre peaks since 8 March 2021 – in all-female rope teams!
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Opening of the second section of the Zermatt Culture Trail
21/06/2021
The second section of the Zermatt Culture Trail opened last Saturday, 19 June 2021. The section was opened to the public following a celebration ceremony and blessing by priest Stefan Roth.
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New yoga retreats at the SchlossHotel
03/05/2021
Together with Swiss yoga teacher Adeline Fossard, the SchlossHotel in Zermatt has developed two new yoga retreats. The weekend or weekly packages include accommodation and other services, with two daily yoga sessions in small groups of up to 10 people. The sessions take place in the hotel's new yoga facility or in the open air, against the backdrop of the Zermatt mountain panorama – with the opportunity to have your picture taken by photographer Fred Vaudroz. The programme also features group hikes and dinners, with additional options on the one-week programme for workshops on improving basic yoga postures or creating an individual training session.
“Meet the Sheep” on the Gornergrat
23/04/2021
The famous Zermatt Blacknose sheep spend their summers in the mountain pastures. From July to September, they will also be on the Gornergrat. From 1 July 2021, it’s easy to find the animals, as their neck collars are fitted with a GPS tracker. The package is called “Meet the Sheep.” Guests can track the sheep’s signal on www.gornergrat.ch/sheep, follow the route and meet the sheep in the mountains. The animals are accompanied by the shepherdess Deborah, who provides fascinating information about the sheep breed from the Upper Valais from Tuesday to Sunday between 13:30 and 15:00 hrs. Guided walks to the Blacknose sheep with background information take place every Wednesday and Saturday. Saturdays also include feeding the sheep and an aperitif at the Riffelhaus 1853 on Riffelberg.
Wonder what it’s like to play the alphorn?
22/04/2021
Musician Werner Erb is offering new alphorn workshops in the tennis hall of the Alex Hotel in Zermatt from summer 2021.The 1.5-hour courses are aimed at anyone who wants check out this iconic traditional Swiss instrument up close and have a go at playing it. The workshops take place from July to October on eight Fridays and Saturdays. As well as alphorns, wurzelhorns and Büchel (a related instrument resembling a trumpet) are also available to try. With replaceable mouthpieces and disinfectant sprays, all hygiene aspects are covered too.
Zermatt Tourism launches Lucy Walker infopoints
22/04/2021
As part of its 2021 summer and autumn campaign "In the footsteps of Lucy Walker", the Zermatt – Matterhorn destination is launching a new cultural initiative. A series of information points will provide historical and cultural information about Lucy Walker via the Matterhorn app in a multimedia format. They will focus on information about famous female mountaineers and historical issues around the role of women in mountain villages, with details of legends and customs related to local women. By launching the infopoints throughout the village in July, Zermatt Tourism is creating a service that can be used 365 days a year, regardless of the availability of village guides.
Zmutt Culture Trail opens
15/04/2021
The Zermatt region has more historic buildings than almost any other. The “Alts Zermatt” association hopes to draw attention to these cultural treasures by linking them on a five-stage cultural trail. The first stage from Zermatt to Zmutt has already been open for almost two years. On 19 June 2021, the second stage will be opened - “Zmutt, oldest hamlet in Switzerland”. The name reveals the location for the new route, comprising 14 stopping points and a total of 13 historic houses - the oldest of which dates back to the 13th century. Information boards provide fascinating facts about the history and cultural background of the buildings and the hamlet. This stage also includes an exhibition in a barn. The project is supported by the Zermatt municipality, the Zermatt Civic Community’s cultural and social foundation, the Cantonal Department of Monument Preservation and Zermatt Tourism.
New outdoor activities inspire guests to head into nature
16/03/2021
Outdoor provider Zermatters has put together new summer activities for children and adults from beginner to advanced level. These include trail running, Alpine tours and children’s sports.
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Haute Route on an e-bike
11/03/2021
The famous Haute Route from Chamonix to Zermatt through beautiful Alpine landscapes can now be completed as part of a seven-day e-bike tour with an e-Alps guide. Participants can look forward to stunning views, exciting trails and charming accommodation. There is also a shorter route from Sion to Zermatt that only takes three days by e-bike.
New circular hike “Monte Rosa Trek”
04/03/2021
The hut wardens of the Ze Seewjinu Mountain Lodge and Monte Rosa Hut are now offering the four-day “Monte Rosa Trek” – a circular hike in the Matter Valley on several high-altitude trails, past beautiful mountain lakes and across the imposing Gorner Glacier. The trek can be booked for stays from the middle of July for CHF 298 and includes three nights with half-board and herbal tea, plus crampons for the glacier crossing to the Monte Rosa Hut. A mountain guide can also be booked. Guests can look forward to stunning panoramic views and enjoying the beauty of nature as well as fascinating stories from the experienced hut wardens, who are also avid mountain climbers.
The first Zermatt Winter Run has been launched
08/01/2021
From 9 January to 31 March 2021, runners will be able to compete against each other virtually in the first Zermatt Winter Run at the foot of the Matterhorn.
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124 km of open pistes from 3 January 2021
01/01/2021
On Saturday 2 January 2021, the Eisfluh (no 5), Kumme (no 14) abd Tufternkumme (no 15) pistes will open. On Sunday 3 January 2021, the Obere National (no 8) piste will also open. Snow sports enthusiasts will have a total of 124 kilometres of newly-opened pistes to choose from.
104 km of open pistes from 19 December 2020
18/12/2020
On Saturday 19 December 2020, the White Hare (no 28), Untere National (no 1), Howette (no 3), Tuftern (no 9), Gifthittli (no 35) and Blatten (no 50) pistes will open, as well as two more magic carpets in the Wolli Park. Snow sports enthusiasts will have a total of 104 kilometres of newly-opened pistes to choose from.
85 km of open pistes from 15 December 2020
15/12/2020
On Tuesday 15 December 2020, the Riffelalp (no 39), Landtunnel (no 41) und Schweigmatten (no 42) and Stafelalp (no 52) pistes will open. Snow sports enthusiasts will have a total of 85 kilometres of newly-opened pistes to choose from.
77 km of open pistes from 12 December 2020
10/12/2020
On Saturday 12 December 2020, the Grünsee (no 26), Brunnjeschbord (no 4), Skiweg (no 61) and Weisse Perle (no 51) pistes to Furi will open, as well as two magic carpets in the Wolli Park. Snow sports enthusiasts will have a total of 77 kilometres of newly-opened pistes to choose from.
Ski area expansion on 5 December 2020
01/12/2020
On Saturday 5 December 2020, the ski facilities in Rothorn and Gornergrat will open, in addition to the cable cars in the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise that are already open. Pistes 6, 7, 11, 19, 29 and 36 will be accessible, expanding the ski area to 62 kilometres of pistes. Due to cantonal COVID-19 measures, restaurants remain closed until 13 December 2020, but six mountain restaurants are offering a takeaway service during this period.
Neue offene Pisten im Matterhorn Ski Paradise
25/11/2020
Ab Freitag, 27. November 2020 sind neu 40 Pistenkilometer im Matterhorn Ski Paradise befahrbar. Die Pisten 63, 64, 65, 66 und 70 von Trockener Steg bis Furgg werden zum Wochenende hin geöffnet. Der Betrieb des Testa-Skilifts wird zudem um eine Woche verlängert.
Zermatters offers new courses
10/09/2020
Outdoor experience providers Zermatters have responded to changing visitor requirements and created some new, innovative products. These include an avalanche course – training comprises two modules delivered over three days, resulting in the Swiss Mountain Training I and II certificates. The new products also include guided cross-country skiing, carving lessons on the pistes and ski tour taster courses for anyone who has not done a ski tour before. A fixed weekly programme enables individuals to take part in group courses.
Season extension in Zermatt
19/08/2020
Zermatt prolonge la saison d’automne pour tenir compte des vacances scolaires suisses: les remontées mécaniques ainsi que de nombreux hébergements et restaurants resteront donc ouverts au moins jusqu’au 18 octobre 2020.
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Upgraded “Photopoints”
18/08/2020
The rather outdated “Rothorn Photopoint” and “Trockener Steg Photopoint” have been upgraded. As previously, you can trigger the camera using your ski pass and then download the photo from www.skiline.cc. The new photopoints have a contemporary look and are easy to operate thanks to the user-friendly screen.
Zermatt's ambitious World Cup plans
21/05/2020
Together with their Italian neighbours, Valtournenche, Zermatt is planning to co-host men’s and women's downhill races. For the first time in the history of the World Cup, a race will take place over a national border. The route is special for several reasons, including the fact that it will be the longest, highest downhill in the World Cup.
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Restaurants open again
11/05/2020
From 11 May 2020, restaurants, bars, shops, museums and sports facilities in Switzerland are allowed to be open again. However, strict conditions with protection concepts apply. Cable cars, camping sites and entertainment and leisure facilities will remain closed.
The Enduro World Series launches the E-Bike Enduro Race
08/04/2020
During this year’s Traillove Festival in Zermatt, an E-Bike Enduro Race will take place for the first time in Switzerland.
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Valley descents open
19/12/2019
The Sunnegga valley descent is open from today and the Furi valley descent has been open since Monday 16 December 2019, giving guests a couple of options if they wish to ski back to the village.
138 kilometres of pistes open
28/11/2019
On Saturday 22 November 2019, more facilities and pistes were opened to skiers. This means that a total of 138 kilometres of pistes are open from the weekend in the Matterhorn ski paradise.
Furggsattel glacier lift open
22/10/2019
Skiers can now use the Furggsattel glacier lift to access up to 23 km of pistes in the Matterhorn Ski Paradise. More perfectly groomed pistes will be gradually added until all 360 km of pistes in the ski area are open by 30 November 2019.
Stoked Park for Beginners is moving
11/10/2019
The Stoked Kids Club is now located in Schweigmatten, right outside Restaurant Alm. It's a child-friendly area for the snow sports school, enabling them to help children make rapid progress on a safe, easily accessible site using a conveyor belt as well as the latest learning and teaching aids. Parents can watch their children from the road or from the restaurant terrace. It’s only a ten-minute gondola ride from the Matterhorn glacier paradise valley station to the children’s area. All Stoked children's groups will continue to meet at 08:50 hrs at the valley station.
Kirchbrücke bridge viewing platform opens
02/10/2019
It's one of the most popular places in the village for Matterhorn photos – the Kirchbrücke bridge. 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. There is also a new lift from Uferweg up to the viewing platform.
New painting atelier in Täsch
01/10/2019
In October 2019, "Atelier-Eigenwerk" will open in Täsch. Owner Fränzi Tscherrig will run painting courses for children and adults, where you can learn about the creative techniques behind abstract painting. There will be day and weekly courses, private lessons can be booked in advance and there will also be an open painting workshop.
Funslope in Snowpark Zermatt
13/09/2019
This season, winter sports enthusiasts young and old can look forward to a fun, action-packed new descent. A funslope has been created in Snowpark Zermatt which has lots to offer both novice and advanced skiers. It is possible to ride on tunnels, hills, little jumps, massive banked curves and all kinds of obstacles on this creative course.
Down the toboggan run on a Snooc
06/09/2019
From 19 December 2019, for the first time it will be possible to toboggan down the Alps’ highest toboggan run - from Rotenboden to Riffelberg - on a Snooc. The Snooc is the latest generation of toboggan, where you sit on one ski. The product has a lightweight construction and is easy to use. The ski on the snow ensures a good grip and the seat guarantees a comfortable position. Take the Gornergrat railway from Zermatt to Rotenboden, where the thrilling 1.5 km descent to Rifffelberg starts. Snoocs can be hired from Rotenboden station, in the same way as a conventional toboggan.
New treasure hunt in Randa
23/08/2019
The village of Randa and its many hamlets can look back on a long history. There is a new treasure hunt through the idyllic mountain village; it is about four kilometres long and takes around one-and-a-half hours. Clues on the treasure map help you to find the answers. There is one last puzzle waiting for you at the end of the adventure to help you find the treasure. Cost: CHF 5 for each treasure hunt and family. More treasure maps are available from the Randa tourism office.
Zauberer Lionel Dellberg lässt Matterhorn verschwinden
21/08/2019
Zermatt will das Matterhorn nicht sperren. Der Zauberer Lionel Dellberg schlägt daher vor: Das Matterhorn muss ganz weg.
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Matterhorn will not be closed
06/08/2019
Following the anonymous demand of some mountain guides to close the Matterhorn, the Zermatt municipality, Zermatt Tourismus and the outdoor services provider Zermatters have confirmed that the Matterhorn will not be closed.
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Zermatt-Zmutt Culture Trail opened
29/07/2019
The Zermatt-Zmutt Culture Trail was opened on Saturday 27 July 2019. Follow the trail and see what farming life was like 100 years ago.
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Gornergrat Bahn launches "My Matterhorn Movie"
23/07/2019
The ride up to the Gornergrat is now available as a personalised film. All you need is your cable car ticket and a fantastic selfie at the summit.
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New music video for the Wolli Song
12/06/2019
Wolli, the destination's mascot, has been singing his song – the Wolli Song – for eight years. There is now a new music video for it.
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New photo scavenger hunt
01/05/2019
There will be a new photo scavenger hunt in summer 2019. If you would like to take part, you can register online. You will see ten different images on your smartphone, in the wrong order. During the hike you need to find and sort the objects in the images. There are two routes: one goes along the Matterhorn Trail from Schwarzsee to Zermatt, the other goes from Sunnegga via Findeln to Zermatt. If you succeed in putting the images into the correct order, you will receive a winner’s certificate and automatically be entered into the main prize draw.
Eight new bike trails
01/05/2019
The biking paradise of Zermatt has lots of news to announce, including eight new bike trails to add to the existing thirteen, some of which have also been changed slightly. This means bikers can now indulge their cycling passion on 220 km of trails, which have new signposts at the trail intersections (e.g. Riffelalp). From summer 2019, the 21 bike trails will be divided into the following three categories: Flow trails (2), Enduro routes (6) and tour routes (13). The difference is that flow trails and Enduro routes go mainly downhill, unlike tour routes. Enduro routes are also natural, whereas flow trails are man-made.
Forest fun park: Moon Trees
01/05/2019
From 1 June 2019, the Forest Fun Park offers the fun, active Moon Trees game. In this game, teams need to work together to become Moon Trees heroes. Each player does what they’re best at. So a climber climbs, a runner runs and a clever person thinks. This outdoor teambuilding is ideal for companies, families and other groups.
Second treasure hunt
01/05/2019
In summer 2019, Zermatt – Matterhorn will offer visitors a second treasure hunt in the village. This is aimed at families with children over 5 years old. A treasure map will lead children to eight stations where they answer questions. An example of one of the questions: "You are currently standing on a bridge. What is it made of?" The answers will give children a code that they can use to open the lock on the treasure chest in the tourism office. The route is 6 km long and takes approx. 2 hours. The other treasure hunt in the destination ("Wolli’s Treasure Hunt") will continue.
365 days on the Klein Matterhorn
01/05/2019
Since the new Matterhorn glacier ride (the highest 3S cable car in the world) was opened in autumn 2018, the peak of the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise is even more accessible. The Klein Matterhorn can now be reached 365 days a year. When the Matterhorn glacier ride is being serviced (3-19 June 2019), the aerial tramway will be in operation.
Cervo launches “Schali Lago”
01/05/2019
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. The cuisine at Schalisee lake is receiving a make-over, Cervo-style: the famous CERVO fries with truffle oil and Parmesan – not to mention salads, drinks and music – await visitors to accompany the wakeboarding and water skiing.
New bike trail in Täsch
01/05/2019
From summer 2019, Täsch will have a new bike trail. The newly marked trail starts from the village of Täsch and leads along the banks of the Matter Vispa around the Schalisee. The Schalisee is the perfect place to relax; guests can cool off in the lake or enjoy a refreshing drink from the snack bar. The route back takes you through the old village centre of Täsch where you can see typical Valais barns and granges. Length: 4.3 km, ascent and descent: 48 m.
Widening of Kirchbrücke
01/05/2019
The Kirchbrücke is the perfect place from which to take a photo of the Matterhorn. This viewing point is now being widened to make it easier for guests and traffic to accommodate each other. A lift will also be installed in addition to the stairs. The new, wider bridge is scheduled to open on 7 September 2019. Due to the construction work, the photo point will not be accessible during summer 2019. There are alternative viewing points on the community centre terrace, on Riedweg and at Zen Stecken.
New destination app
01/05/2019
In December 2018, Zermatt Tourismus and Zermatt Bergbahnen AG launched the Matterhorn app, with a wide range of features. These include a news feed, webcams, an events calendar, a live piste map, weather info and a ticket shop with a 5% discount on all tickets for guests. There is also a map with a filter function showing the closest restaurants, shops and other facilities. Other functions such as online restaurant reservations in the destination are being planned.
293 kilometers of pistes are open
24/12/2018
The Zermatt – Matterhorn ski area just keeps growing. 293 kilometers of the best-prepared pistes are accessible.
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Zermatt band, Wintershome, heralds the start of winter
04/10/2018
In time for the start of winter, the Zermatt pop and folk bank Wintershome has released a video clip of their new song, "White Lines", acting as ambassadors for the new Zermatt ski season.
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Four Matterhorn sections in one day
17/09/2018
Record on the Matterhorn: Zermatter Andreas Steindl and Italian Francois Cazzanelli succeeded in climbing all four ridges of the Matterhorn in 16 hours and 4 minutes. They were the first to do this since Hans Kammerlander (ITA) and Diego Wellig (CH), who achieved the same feat in 1992 in 23.5 hours.
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It's a record: Zermatt to the Matterhorn and back, in four hours
06/09/2018
The Valais mountain guide and alpinist Andreas Steindl has set a new record on the Matterhorn. It took him 3 hours, 59 minutes and 52 seconds to climb from Kirchplatz in Zermatt to the summit of the Matterhorn and back.
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Zermatt opens the longest mountain bike flow trail in Switzerland
03/09/2018
After three years of planning and construction, the Sunnegga-Trail will open in Zermatt on 16 September 2018, setting new records for both its overall length and flow quality.
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250 Kilometers of Pistes are Open
18/12/2017
The Zermatt – Matterhorn ski area just keeps growing. Right now, there are 250 km of the best-prepared pistes accessible.
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A Saison Pass is Worth It
10/12/2017
Holders of a season or annual pass for the Zermatt Bergbahnen AG do not only enjoy the pistes at the highest ski area in Europe but they also can ski at a reduced price in the Jungfrau Ski Region, in California’s Squaw Valley Resort and in the New Zealand ski resort, Mt. Ruapehu.
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Lara Gut faces the media in Zermatt
26/09/2017
The Swiss ski racer, Lara Gut, is back after a six-month injury break. She was drawn to Zermatt to take her first turns on snow. Here she also answered questions from journalists.
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Skiing with Special Guests
20/09/2017
The Zermatt Ski-Festival once again invites everyone to have fun in the snow with well-known ski stars on 21-26 November 2017. This time, Franco Marvulli, a former cycling track pro, will also join the enjoyment with his swerves through the snow.
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The Longest Suspension Bridge in the World is Open
29/07/2017
Thrills above the precipice. That is the experience – pure adventure – on the new suspension bridge for walkers near Randa. It is the connection between Grächen and Zermatt along the Europaweg at a dizzying height. The two-day tour offers views and distant a background with the Matterhorn, Weisshorn and the Bernese Alps. The bridge is open from Saturday, 29 July, at 11 am.
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The Climbing Routes above the Gorner Glacier are Repaired
14/07/2017
Zermatt is a paradise for climbers. But it does not always have to be the north face of a four thousand-metre peak. The traditional climbing routes have been cleared and cleaned on the Riffelhorn in the Gornerflüe region.
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Mountain Guide from Täsch Reaches the Summit of Mount Everest
07/06/2017
The Täsch mountain guide and expedition leader Klaus Tscherrig stood atop the summit of Mount Everest (8,820 m) with Sherpa and two of his long-time guests on 27 May 2017. This means that he had completed the "Seven Summits".
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Discover Alpine Flowers on your Smartphone
01/06/2017
Knowing more means living more. This also holds true for one’s knowledge about flowers along the side of a hiking path. The Flower app from Pro Natura Aargau has been available for downloading for a few days now. The app explains the exciting flora in the surrounding area – in Zermatt and throughout all of Switzerland.
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Helicopter Flights to the Summit of the Matterhorn
14/04/2017
Helicopter round trips can be exciting. In Zermatt they are simply spectacular. The helicopter pilot and mountain guide, Simon Anthamatten, flies around the Matterhorn in 360° mode for the video community.
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