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Switzerland - Zermatt
By Peter Lee
Nestled in a beautiful pine-forested valley surrounded by craggy peaks, dominated by the huge & gracefully curved pyramid
of the Matterhorn, the most impressive and famous peak of the Swiss Alps, Zermatt Alpine Resort is only accessible by
mountain train.
Located in southern Switzerland at an altitude of 1'600 metres and just 4½ hours from the international airports of
Zurich, Zermatt is easily accessible from western, northern or southern Europe. Motorists can drive as far as Täsch, from
where trains and minibus taxis operate a shuttle service for the remaining journey to Zermatt
From the moment you step off your Swiss-red train, and catch sight of the cobbled streets and horses with sleighs
patiently waiting for their rides, you know you are in a special place. What strikes me most often is the silence. There are
no cars here. This immediately creates a welcoming atmosphere. The air is fresh and alpine. But more than this, you
immediately feel a part of the village. It draws you in. Most everyone is on foot, locals and visitors alike. The main street
bustles happily with pedestrians. Everyone is here because they love mountains. Walking
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through the cobbled paths of town,
between the ancient sunburnt barns and chalets, you catch your first glimpse of the Matterhorn and know you have come to the
right place. Welcome to Zermatt...
Today the beauty of the setting is still unsurpassed. Dominated by the unmistakable peak of the Matterhorn, at 4478 metres
(14,692 ft), standing alone at the head of the valley, Zermatt is encircled by a famous ring of mountains over 4000 metres
(13000 feet) high. The names of Dent Blanche (4356m), Weisshorn (4505m), Dom (4545m), Gabelhorn (4062m), Zinal-Rothorn
(4221m), and Monte Rosa (4634m) continue to attract mountain lovers to the heart of one of the world's most magnificent
alpine areas.
Zermatt is car-free and consequently any walking around is very pleasant. A promenade down the main street in the
evening is always popular. At any time, it is delightful to explore some of the tiny (and romantic) cobbled alleyways just
off the main street, where you will find ancient sun browned barns and traditional chalets. Zermatt is sufficiently small
that street names are rarely used, except for the 'Bahnhofstrasse' - the main street. It is very much like stepping back in
time.
Despite Zermatt's popularity, despite it's growth, it is still only a village, open and friendly, where people mix happily
in the main street, mercifully free of cars, and dance the night away in the many rendezvous at hand. There are bars,
restaurants and night-spots to suit every taste and pocket. You can talk a walk amongst alpine wildflowers and forests to
charming mountain hamlets - to relax at world-class mountain restaurants. Truly cosmopolitan, Zermatt rejoices in an easy
comradeship among sportsman which knows no frontiers.
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