Once upon a time, Zermatt was a humble village of farmers, but with the first ascent of the Matterhorn in 1865 and the arrival of trains in 1891, Zermatt found itself on the Grand Tour of Europe.

Nestled at the base of the world-famous Matterhorn, Zermatt is a car-free alpine village offering an unforgettable getaway. Blending traditional Swiss charm with modern outdoor adventures, Zermatt ...

At the time, Zermatt was like any other village in the Swiss Alps: a poor agricultural village. “How come everyone can instantly recognize the Matterhorn when they see a photo?” she went on.

The museum contains a reconstruction of Zermatt in the 19th century, as it would have been on July 14, 1865, when a group of seven men summitted the Matterhorn for the first time.

The Zermatt Shuttle train runs from Täsch straight into the heart of the Matterhorn village. Now, in winter, the high season, that's 35,000 holidaymakers. The village is car-free.

There's plenty to keep you occupied in the picture-perfect alpine resort town of Zermatt, Switzerland. Here’s 7 of the best things to do in Zermatt if you don’t ski.

The pretty mountain resort of Zermatt also has snow late in the season; Families can learn to ski while enjoying the view of the 12,000ft Matterhorn; The idyllic village also offers plenty of top ...

Once upon a time, Zermatt was a humble village of farmers, but with the first ascent of the Matterhorn in 1865 and the arrival of trains in 1891, Zermatt found itself on the Grand Tour of Europe.

THIS compact little volume in paper covers is designed on the same plan as the author's Guide to Chamonix, which was recently published. From so prominent a mountaineer much may legitimately be ...

Zermatt, Switzerland, a breathtaking alpine village nestled at the foot of the iconic Matterhorn, is a haven for winter thrill seekers (and, bonus, the Zermatt Matterhorn ski resort is included in ...