Further Details:
Zermatt has an impressive mountain landscape including the Matterhorn and 9 of the 10 highest mountains of Europe! Visit the worlds largest Glacier Grotto on lesser Matterhorn and the highest viewpoint with 200 miles view - open 365 days a year!
Trip through the Alps :
Zermatt is the final station of the famous Swiss mountain railway Glacier Express from St. Moritz to Zermatt, from Piz Bernina to the Matterhorn. A railway journey across 291 bridges, through 91 tunnels and across the Oberalp Pass at 2,033 metres in altitude. A panoramic trip through the Alps in the heart of Switzerland.
Ski:
Zermatt-Täsch is situated at an altitude of 1,450-3,899 meters. The three ski areas of Zermatt and Cervina (Italy) are worldwide unique. 73 lifts and cable railways provide access to 250 km of slopes of all levels of difficulty. A ski school with 200 instructors and child-minding for children of 3 months and older is available. There are no lines at the lifts. It is the largest summer ski region in the Alps on the Lesser Matterhorn (3,820 m). 15 km of cross-country ski trails direct to the house, sledge run and ice rink are in Täsch. New this year: With the Matterhorn Ski Safari skiers and snowboarders will be able to cover a difference in altitude of 10.000 to 12.500 meters without having to take the same cable car twice!
Golf:
The Matterhorn golf course of Zermatt is located on the valley floor between the two villages of Randa and Täsch at 1400 m above sea-level and very close to our apartment. The golf course has been laid out on two separate pieces of land on either side of the River Vispa. The 9-hole course is almost level and easy to walk around. A former area of marsh has been transformed into a lake which will contain a unique island green. The Scottish golf course architect John Chilver-Stainer planned the 21-hectare golf course to blend in with the natural landscape. 9 holes about 50 CHF, 18 holes about 90 CHF.
Other Activities:
Cross-country ski trails in front of house