With just under 6,000 residents, this charming, cozy, quaint village creates the vacation destination for many that want to take a Zermatt ski vacation. There are more than 25,000 guest beds collectively among the many Zermatt accommodations each with a staff that is welcoming guests as if it were their own home.
Zermatt is nestled in the beautiful Swiss Alps and is dotted with cobbled paths that lead visitors through the village to any of the fine accommodations, dining spots and quaint stores. In between your Zermatt ski passes and dining in one of the many restaurants, follow the cobble pathways to tour the ancient barns, the old church and its cemetery. As you walk down those cobbled paths, the massive Matterhorn will always be present and visible, bringing a sense of awe and peace with a touch of humbleness. This is the Swiss Alps, home of the Zermatt ski vacations of a lifetime.
German is the native language but English and other languages are spoken as well. If the need arises, you’ll have a dentist, 6 or so dozen doctors and four pharmacies for any healthcare that comes up. There are banks and churches, a post office and the bakeries that are located around Zermatt will pull you in with the sweet aroma of their delicious, fresh, warm baked goods.
There are supermarkets that will have anything you may need or could want. And if you’re here on a Zermatt ski vacation trip and do not want to cook, there is no shortage of restaurants in the village or head up the mountains for some dining with a spectacular view of the Matterhorn. Because this village is car-free, you’ll find yourself walking from point A to point B, or you can take a carriage ride through the village and get a full experience of this village.
Regardless if your Zermatt ski trip is for business, love, pleasure or something else, this quaint mountain village will have you feeling as if you belong and never want to leave. Zermatt is more than just one of the most famous and popular ski resort areas. It is known for mountain climbing, historic tours and a view like no other with the scraped, steep mountains surrounding it. As your stay comes to an end, you’ll leave here with more than memories. You’ll leave here with the desire to come back soon.
