the village of zermatt
Those who travel to Zermatt are here to stay. Because there's no through traffic. The village in Valais lies at the end of a valley and Switzerland's greatest mountain is right at its doorstep. At 4,478 metres above sea level, the Matterhorn is the most photographed mountain in the world. Since it was first climbed in 1865, the village at its foot has become a popular tourist destination. But it's not just mountain climbers who make their way to Zermatt. Skiers, hikers, and outdoor enthusiasts also love coming here.
Zermatt is a health resort to its core and boasts 300 sunny days a year. The air is clear and clean, not least because motor vehicles have never been allowed. Instead, there are electric taxis, horse- drawn carriages, sledges, and bicycles to help you get about. But actually everything is easily accessible on foot, such as the famous Bahnhofstrasse, the Matterhorn Museum, and the world- class restaurants.
Zermatt is both quiet and vibrant. It is both quaint and cosmopolitan. The same applies to the luxury suite Hotel Firefly, nestled in the heart of this mountain paradise.
Summer in Zermatt
Hiking on the Sunnegga, biking on the Gornergrat, skiing on the Theodul glacier, climbing one of the 38 four-thousand-meter peaks around Zermatt - Zermatt has everything to offer for an unforgettable summer stay in the Valais mountains. Always in front of your eyes the probably most famous mountain in the world, the Matterhorn. Detailed information on various activities as well as the opening hours of the mountain railroads can be found on the website of Zermatt Tourism.
Winter in Zermatt
Winterwonderland Zermatt... when it gets dark earlier again and people wrap up warmly, the winter-dressed village at 1600m above sea level exudes a very special charm. On the doorstep of Firefly you will encounter endless expanses and possibilities. Whether skiing, heliskiing, ski touring, snowshoeing, sledding or even curling, you don't have to miss out on anything in Zermatt. The perfectly groomed slopes and the unique culinary highlights make your day on the mountain a very special experience that you will talk about for a long time. You can end these days comfortably in the hotel's own Bar55. Detailed information about Zermatt in winter can be found here.
Arrival
By car
Guests arriving by car will need to park their vehicles in Täsch, the last town before Zermatt.
By train
Mainline trains run to Brig and Visp. From there you have direct connections to the Matterhorn- Gotthard Train. The ride through the beautiful Visper Valley to Zermatt will take about 90 minutes. to the SBB Website
By plane
Options include Basel, Berne, Geneva, Milano-Malpensa, Milano-Linate, Sion, and Zurich.
Average travel times
(Times may vary depending on the means of transport)
| Transfer | by car | by train | by helicopter |
| Basel | 3:45 Std. | 3:45 Std. | 1:10 Std. |
| Bern | 2:45 Std. | 3:15 Std. | 0:35 Std. |
| Geneva | 2:45 Std. | 3:45 Std. | 0:45 Std. |
| Milan-Malpensa | 2:45 Std. | 3:45 Std. | 0:35 Std. |
| Milan-Linate | 3:20 Std. | 4:00 Std. | 0:40 Std. |
| Sion | 1:15 Std. | 2:00 Std. | 0:15 Std. |
| Zurich | 3:45 Std. | 3:30 Std. | 1:00 Std. |