Zermatt Ski Resort

• Nearest town: Tasch
• Resort Altitude (metres): 1620m
• Ski Season: November - May
• Mountain Range: Penine Apls
• Number of Lifts: 60
• Highest Lift (metres): 3900m
• Lowest Lift (metres): 1620m
• Snowboarding: yes: park and half-pipe
• Cross Country (km): 8km

Zermatt Ski Information

General information

Zermat has a number of attractions for the days when you don't feel like hitting the slopes. A good place to start sightseeing is the Alpine Museum, which has many exhibitions on the history of Zermatt and the surrounding area. Ther are also guided walking tours through the village on offer, which are recommended for anyone here for the first time. For the more adventurous there is a secured climbing route through the Gorner Gorge, which is open no matter what the weather conditions.

• Languages: German French Italian Romansch
• Temperatures: 4°C
• Driving: Drivers drive on the right-hand side of the road
• Emergency contact numbers: Police: 117
  Fire: 118
  Medical: 144
• Population: 5600
• Religion: 49% Roman Catholic 48% Protestant
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Apres-ski

The Apres Ski scene is quite lively with many activities on offer, including a bowling alley; a sports centre; a gym; a swimming pool; and ice rink; and a sauna and hot tubs. The nightlife is a little limited, with only a small number of bars and clubs, but it is still very lively There are a few shops in town, some of which offer equipment rentals. Zermatt has a large number of retaurants, which serve a wide range of cuisine from traditional to other international dishes. There are also playcentre facilities for children to keep the busy.

Overview

Zermatt is the place to go for snowsports, whether its skiing; snow boarding; sledding; or hiking. The area is also famous for some of the most beautiful scenery, and is stuated on the Swiss and Italian border. There are over 394km of pistes, with something for all levels of experience and abillity. Beginners have a slightly less variety to choose from; internediates have a good selection of runs; and there are some excellent off-pistes for experts. The town itselff is charming and mostly traffic free. The Apres Ski scene is pretty good, with many non skiing activities on offer and a lively nightlife. Zermatt is one of th emost popular all round skiing destinations and is well worth a vist.

Zermatt Attractions

Zermatt Shopping

Zermatt offers it's visitors a range of shopping opportunities. If you're looking for some souvenirs to take home, the best place to go is Haus der Geschenke on Bahnhofstrasse and WEGA on Bahnhofplatz. Both these outlets sell a wide range of local arts and crafts, as well as a range of other items made in Switzerland. Most of the shopping takes place on the town's main street, Bahnhofstrasse, with a wide range of stores lining the street.

Zermatt Restaurants and Bars

Zermatt Restaurants

Findlerhof - just out of town. This is the best mountain restaurant near Zermatt, and is very popular with tourists and locals alike. They serve a wide range of Austrian; German; and Swiss cuisine, as well as some Italian favourites. This restaurant is highly recommended.

Grillroom Stockhorn - Riedstrasse. This is one of the best restaurants in town that is not located in a hotel. The restaurant is very popular with locals and tourists alike, and is owned by Emil Julen. They serve a wide range of German and Swiss dishes, as well as some Italian favourites.

Arvenstube - In the Hotel Pollux, Bahnhofstrasse. This is another one of the excellent restaurants found all over town. The restaurant is very popular with tourists, and is a great place to go for dinner. They serve a wide range of Swiss and International cuisine. Some of the house specialities include assiette valaisanne; riz Casimir, tournedos in a savory-mustard sauce; and sliced veal in a mushroom-cream sauce.

Zermatt Bars & Clubs

Elsie's Place - Kirchplatz. This is one of the most popular bars in town, and is housed in an old building that dates back to 1879. It starts getting busy at around 18h00 when skiers return from the slopes for some of Esie's famous Irish coffee. This is a great place to relax, have a few drinks and meet some new people.

Grampy's Pub - Bahnhofstrasse. This is the most fun and lively bar in town, and is very popular with a mixed crowd of locals and tourists. This is a great place to go if you're looking to have a fun night out, while having a few drinks and meeting some new people.

Hotel Post - This is the entertaiment venue in Zermatt, and it houses a number of different bars and clubs. Some of the most popular in the complex include the Jazz Bar, a great place for jazz lovers to enjoy some good music and drinks; Le Village, Zermatt's best disco; Broken Bar, the place where hardened skiiers got to listen to hard rock; and Bron Cow, a more relaxed bar for the older folk.

Zermatt Weekend Breaks

Top 10 things to do in Zermatt for a weekend.

• Matterhorn Klein
• Schwartzsee
• Gonergrat
• Zermatt Village
• Alpine Museum

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