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Built at the base of the Matterhorn, a hypnotic 4,478m high geological wonder often nicknamed The Toblerone Mountain, Zermatt is a rustic Alpine village that’s been a prized destination on explorer’s maps since the 1470’s. Zermatt is quintessential provincial Swiss charm, with rows of chocolate box chalets, charming cobblestone lanes, and farmhouses and homes that marry grand Belle-Époque drama with earthy materials.
In summer, the wildflower-strewn valleys and mountains make the ideal backdrop for hiking, biking and climbing. You can even ski in summer on the Theodul Glacier or take the Glacier Express for a train ride with one awesome view at the top from 3883 feet above sea level. In winter, skiing is the name or the game with a huge ski area plus opportunities for free-riders. The Gornergrat Railway, the Matterhorn Museum and the Gorner Gorge are other places to pop in to and enjoy on your visit. Fly to Switzerland to Zurich or Geneva, then connect to Zermatt by train or bus. Don’t forget Zermatt is car-free and all vehicles must park 7kms from the centre.
A hotspot for foodies, the village boasts some 30+ restaurants, 17 of which were reviewed in the 2020 edition of Gault Millau, several that are also Michelin-starred locations. There is also a thriving and varied Après ski scene with some 50 bars, including the famous Elsie's Bar - ideal for a glass of fizz before returning for a romantic stroll in the crisp air.
Ski culture is more than an exhilarating afternoon spent on the slopes followed by a sauna and some well-deserved après-ski in the bar. Discover the ski-licious foodie side of the Alps where the focus is on enjoying great cuisine in spectacular surroundings.
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Billed as “Alpine Casual Dining”, Restaurant Ferdinand is the foodie brainchild of Daniel F. Lauber, who together with his wife, Seraina, founded the award-winning hotel CERVO Mountain Boutique Resort in Zermatt.
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For the ultimate in local fare that’s “still” organic — as in “it was never anything but” — Chez Vrony in Zermatt, Switzerland serves up time-honored recipes that have been handed down generation to generation, like the restaurant itself.
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The Cervo Mountain Boutique Resort continues to refine, rethink and push a casual edge into the realms of traditional luxury with the re-crowned & refurbished PURO RESTAURANT.
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This is all about the mix of traditional Alpine style, synonymous with mountainous living and the contemporary hand of private hoteliers. We pulled together a cool style edit of those places that take the traditional dipped into urban sleekness adding a dash of modernity.
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The historic city of Brig, unofficially founded in the Stone Age, is widely considered the “gateway to the Alps.” Here, skiing and hiking reign supreme, so join up with the Mountain Climbing Brigade, which since 1844 has helped explorers at heart embark on mountain expeditions.
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Once the grand resting spot for the weary English mountaineer brigade heading high up the Alps, this wonderful historic spot has been brought smack up to date and is the creative hub of the town. This is a fabulous example of Swiss culture melting into English eccentricity – a place where the urbane greets the mountains, all in fresh modern tones.
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