The highest summit of the Engadin region – Mount Piz Bernina Piz Bernina, also known as Pizzo Bernina in Italian, is the highest mountain located in the namesake alpine range in the Eastern Alps. Though the famous high mountain lies between the municipalities of Samedan and Pontresina , the highest point of the Bernina Range, and the highest […]
Perfect pyramid shaped mountain – Matterhorn The Matterhorn called as Monte Cervino in Italian, Mont Cervin in French is one of the well-known mountains in the Alps, straddling the main watershed and border between Switzerland and Italy. The mount rises 14,692 feet [4,478 metres) above sea level and 6 miles (10 km) southwest of the village of Zermatt, Switzerland. The first climbers of the mountain
Höhenweg Höhbalmen Trail If you wish to go a hike but your time in the Alps is very limited then, the Höhenweg Höhbalmen trail is the right choice. It is a one-day hike that begin from Bahnhofstrasse in Zermatt. Zermatt, one of the most exclusive shopping destinations and culturally rich city is the destination for
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Hiking in Zermatt – Matterhorn Trail The most dramatic mountain of the Alps, Matterhorn is located at the head of Zermatt. That esily recognized mountain peak is very well-known among climbers in world. The Zermatt -Matterhorn hike offers 400 kilometres of marked hiking trails. The Matterhorn trekking starts and ends in Zermatt. The hiking journey takes over 5 days from
Martigny Martigny surrounded by vineyards and orchards is the capital of the district of Martigny in the canton of Valais in Switzerland. It lies at an elevation of 471 meters, and its population is approximately 15000 inhabitants. Martigny and its surroundings are very close at only 50 minutes by car on a beautiful mountain road. The present road was opened in 1957. There
The most sun-blessed town of Switzerland Sion is a Swiss town, a municipality, and the capital of the canton of Valais and of the district of Sion. Sion is a small town in central location (with 30,000 residents) known as the most sun-blessed town of Switzerland which is an ideal starting point for exploring the
Aletsch Arena Ski Resort The ski resort Aletsch Arena – Riederalp/Bettmeralp/Fiesch Eggishorn is located in Lemanic Region, Valais (Wallis) in Switzerland. With crystal-clear mountain air, crunchy snow, sunshine from morning till evening and a clear view of the most beautiful Aletsch Arena welcomes you. The Aletsch Arena ski resort are located in the heart of the Swiss Alps’ Jungfrau-Aletsch UNESCO
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Saas-Fee Ski Resort Saas-Fee is an all year-round ski resort in the Free Republic of Holidays Saas-Fee, Lemanic Region in the Valais, Switzerland. The Saas valley (Saastal) provides the world’s best up close & personal glacier skiing experience. For skiing and snowboarding, there are 100 km of slopes and 5 km of ski routes available. 23 lifts transport the guests. The
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Verbier Ski Resort Verbier is a village, a holiday resort and also ski area located in the canton of Valais, south-western Switzerland. The chalet-style village perches atop a sun washed plateau and provides views of the majestic mountain peaks. The ski resort is located 0.5 kilometres from the centre of the village. There is no doubt it’s an
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Zermatt Ski Resort High on any skier’s Top 10 list of world ski resorts Where else can you enjoy skiing and snowboarding 365 days a year but at the unique snow sports resort of Zermatt-Matterhorn? Skiing enthusiasts from all over the world congregate in Zermatt. It is a world class ski resort for many reasons not the least
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Previous Next The longest pedestrian suspension bridge in the world A pedestrian suspension bridge longer than the over Randa is nowhere to be identified. Walkers and hikers will traverse the Zermatt-Matterhorn Valley for about 500 meters on a walkway. The Charles Kuonen Suspension Bridge will complete the Europaweg from Grächen to Zermatt. The Zermatt Bridge
Brig-Glis – Warm Charming Town Brig, formed in 1972 and officially named Brig-Glis is a historic town with their local peculiarities and charming contrasts in the district of Brig in the canton of Valais in Switzerland. Brig-Glis town’s geographical location in the heart of the Alps adds more charming. As a great service center, educational center and transport hub the town is upper
Sierre – Temple of Wine Sierre, small town is the capital of the district of Sierre situated on the French-German border of the canton of Valais in Switzerland. The town with around 300 days per year of sunny days is called Sunshine Town among people. Sierre is less expensive city in whole Switzerland and also a leading wine producing region. The Swiss Wine Fair
Valais – Italy to the south and France to the west Valais (or Wallis) more formally the Canton of Valais, is situated at the heart of the Alps. Valais offers its inhabitants an ideal living environment and its capital and largest city is Sion. It is very easily accessible place as it has superior transport network. French and German, both
Matterhorn The Perfect natural Jewel of the Swiss Alps A triangular model. A cragged “tooth” rock reaching up towards the sky. Running on the ground alone. A lure for alpinists, an esthetic symbol, a peak in perfect dimensions. Rugged rock of fairy touch. Playing in a field of clouds and horizontal painting. Seeing enough of
Matterhorn Museum Zermatttlantis Where World’s powerful pictures and incredible stories Under the village square, the museum makes a world of powerful pictures and incredible stories come alive with the staged archeological excavation “Zermatlantis”. You stroll in subterranean rooms through authentic mountain huts and hear the wind roaring on the mountain: the museum of Zermatlantis in
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Riffelsee Prime one of every Zermatt visitor’s bucket list Lake Riffelsee (2757 m) is the pinnacle of mountain tranquility. The depiction of the Matterhorn on the top of the water is one of the best spectacles in history. The Riffelsee is situated away from the great hiking paths of Zermatt; nevertheless, the Riffelseeweg (no. 21)
The world of adventures You will feel like existing in paradise here, exactly adventurous paradise – the Matterhorn Glacier paradise. Europe’s highest cable car station (3,883 m) with its latest restaurant, establishes fresh benchmarks of sustainable development. The views of the tallest mountains in Italy, France and Switzerland are stunning. The ski area on the
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Matterhorn Glacier Paradise – At the highest peak in Europe by cable car Aerial view of the beautiful mountain is for you at the highest top of Europe: Matterhorn Glacier Paradise cable car. The new Matterhorn superlative cableway has been running all year round since November 2018. It delivers up to 2,000 travelers an hour
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Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn – The Alpine adventure railway par excellence The Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn connects the most of the parts of the Swiss Alps with its train network. The train operates the path from Visp to Zermatt and the Furka and Oberalp car trains and other locations. The company’s main star is The Glacier Train.
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Gornergrat Bahn – At least visit once in your life The Gornergrat is one wonderful location that everyone should experience at least once in their lifetime. The panorama of the mountains and the breathtaking shot of the Matterhorn are memorable. The Gornergrat, at an altitude of 3,089 m, has been one of Switzerland ‘s main
Gornergrat The Gornergrat (English: Gorner Ridge; 3,135 m (10,285 ft)) is a rocky ridge of the Pennine Alps, overlooking the Gorner Glacier south-east of Zermatt in Switzerland. It is well-known for Marathon. The Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon is one of the finest running events in the Alps. The marathon welcomes not only runners, but also spectators who can enjoy this event within an unforgettable setting. How to reach
Gorner Gorge Offers a thrilling adventure for the whole family The Gorner Gorge is a place of extraordinary natural beauty which boasts a unique world of different rock formations. The wooden walkways between the towering cliffs is the impressive spectacle of nature welcomes young and old guests. The Gorner Gorge is a thrilling adventure for
An ideal starting point for excursions The town of Brig with its ancient old quarter and Stockalper Palace stands at the foot of the Simplon Pass in the bright Upper Valais. Located at a significant junction, Brig is an excellent location for excursions. On the Lötschberg also Simplon, and in the Aletsch, it is close
Shaped by ancient traditions and modern tourism The Zermatt Village is modern tourist spot with full of ancient traditions. The exciting contrasts can be explored within 1.5 hours on a walk through the village. Around 30 ancient buildings in the old village beside the Grand Hotel Zermatterhof demonstrate the traditional building style of the original
Where Europe’s highest summer ski area Zermatt’s world-famous tourist town lies at the foot of the legendary Matterhorn-the 4478 m high mountain, often referred to internationally as “Toblerone Mountain”. The well-known town has Europe’s highest summer ski area and most national ski teams practice here on the “Matterhorn glacier paradise” in the summer with over