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- Zermatt
Zermatt
Enjoy a holiday in the charming town of Zermatt, Switzerland's
best-known ski resort. Nestled on a high plateau, it sits at the
foot of the highest and most photographed peak in the country, the
Matterhorn (14,692ft or 4,478m). The resort is a picturesque, if
rather sprawling, old mountain village that is car-free with
Swiss-style chalets.
The village of Zermatt can only be reached via a spectacular cog
railway from the valley below. It has one of the best networks of
super-efficient cable cars, gondolas and cog railways in the
country that whisk skiers to three separate ski areas and to
altitudes of over 12,000ft (3,600m). Twenty-one of the 36 lifts
also operate during the summer to cater for the busy hiking and
climbing season.
There are also plenty of non-skiing holiday activities in
Zermatt, superb views, some of the best mountain restaurants
worldwide, and a raucous nightlife to keep everyone entertained.
The Matterhorn Museum commemorates the tragic first ascent of the
Matterhorn in 1865 and the many lives claimed by 'the killer
mountain', as well as telling the story of Zermatt.
Information & Facts
Language
The three official languages are Swiss German, French and
Italian. A few people speak Romansch, but this is confined to the
southeastern corner of the country. Most people know at least three
languages, including English.
Money
The official currency is the Swiss franc (CHF) divided into 100
rappen (German) or centimes (French). Although not part of the EU
many prices are nonetheless indicated in Euros and some merchants
may accept Euros. Visa, MasterCard and American Express are widely
accepted and ATMs are widespread; many are equipped with the Cirrus
or Maestro system. Banks offer the best exchange rates for
travellers cheques and foreign currency, but it is also possible to
exchange money at major hotels, main train stations and airports.
Banks are open Monday to Friday.
Time
Local time in Switzerland is GMT +1 (GMT +2 between March and
October).