Ski highlight in Switzerland: Zermatt

Zermatt is special even on arrival - the town is car-free. Most visitors cover the last stretch from the neighbouring municipality of Täsch by train, the journey takes twelve minutes. Those who still prefer to drive rather than walk can do so, but only by bicycle, electric taxi or electric bus. Without a doubt, the town of 5700 inhabitants on the border to Italy is one of the most sustainable winter sports destinations in Switzerland. However, the town is not only committed to forward-looking environmental protection, but also to rural tradition. And so guests encounter a charming village centre complete with typical Valais wooden chalets and a number of souvenir shops with local handicraft products. At an altitude of almost 4000 metres, the "Matterhorn Ski Paradise" is the highest ski region in the Alps. Therefore, the air can get thin in the mountain railway station at 3883 metres. But the "climb" is worth it, the descents are unique! For many, the Rothorn- Sunnegga (from here you can see the chocolate side of the Matterhorn) and the Hirli (nowhere else can you get closer to the majestic mountain) are the most beautiful slopes with the best views. From the Gornergrat, one also has a unique view of the mountain massif. Up here is also the highest hotel in Switzerland, the "3100 Kulmhotel Gornergrat" with restaurant, observatory and shopping mall. In the chapel you can even get married at lofty heights.