The majestic Matterhorn dominates this attractive town and gives Zermatt one of the most impressive resort locations in the world. Wooden Valaisan farmhouses, narrow streets decked with colourful flowers, the traffic free centre and horse-drawn carriages add to the rustic feel and Zermatt's charm. The Gornergrat mountain railway, Sunnegga funicular and Matterhorn Glacier Paradise (Klein Matterhorn) cable-car will whisk you up to some of the most beautiful vistas in Switzerland and numerous walking trails. Activities include skiing, tennis, swimming and cycling, making Zermatt the perfect choice for all ages!
09 Summer Special - FREE room upgrade
FREE upgrade to a south facing room for all summer 09 bookings (subject to availability)
2010 Early Booking Special - FREE upgrade to First Class Swiss Rail Travel
For all our guests booking a single or twin centre Swiss Lakes and Mountains holiday before the 30th September 2009. A FREE upgrade to a First Class Swiss Card will be provided, this card will entitle guests to First Class transfers to and from the resort and a 50% discount on Swiss public transport for the duration of their holiday.
Our opinion
· Charming traffic-free village full of chalets decked with flowers · Magnificent mountain views and walking opportunities
Transfer time
Geneva 4 hrs. Transfers by Swiss Rail.
Getting about
Your Swiss card entitles you to discounts on all the mountain railways and gondolas. To get further afield the Adventure Card gives you free travel on 482km of railway and postbus lines in the surrounding area. Visit Saas Fee with Europe's highest revolving restaurant or take the postbus over the Simplon pass to the Italian town of Domodossola (2 day pass £28, 3 days £33, 5 days £43).
Fact file
General
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Currency
Euros
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Passports and visas
- You will require a full British passport valid for the length of your stay. EU citizens can travel up to the expiry date of their passports.
- No visa is required.
- Please check this information as requirements are liable to change.
Travel
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Flight time
Approx. 1.5-2hrs -
Fly from
Birmingham, London Gatwick, London Heathrow, Manchester, Edinburgh
Weather
| daily temperature | daily sunshine | monthly rainfall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| May | 19°C | 8hrs | 6.8cm |
| Jun | 23°C | 9hrs | 8.9cm |
| Jul | 25°C | 10hrs | 6.4cm |
| Aug | 24°C | 9hrs | 9.4cm |
| Sep | 21°C | 7hrs | 9.9cm |
| Oct | 14°C | 4hrs | 7.2cm |