The perfect spot! If…read moreyou are on a tight schedule and not have the time to go any closer to the famous Matterhorn, then you definitely have to get your pics from this bridge. It boasts the perfect views of the Matterhorn. It's just a small bridge and the river runs under it with nice and blue / turquoise waters. There are two levels to get your pics. I recommend the upper level. Of course the Matterhorn is still quite far away, but the pics turn out quite nicely. And if you don't care about being on it, then you always can zoom in of course. It's a popular spot. But if you are arriving before noon (about 11am) or later in the afternoon, then there are still few visitors yet, even in winter. When in Zermatt, be sure not to miss out on this spot!

Zermatt is a great place we always like to come back to. Even though full with visitors it still…read morekept its charme over the decades. Most come to ski and just have a walk after or before doing so. But when we come, we come for the village itself. There's so much to see and do and always a corner we missed last time. The main drag through the village is the famous Bahnhofstrasse and is surely the way to walk when you visit Zermatt for the first time. The street passes loads of interesting sights, shops, restaurants and cafés. It goes from the train station up until the oldest restaurant in town: DuPont, which has great food. Some sights you shouldn't miss (starting from the train station): Bahnhofplatz, Hinterdorfstrasse, Grand Hotel Zermatterhof, St. Mauritius Church and just a few meters away: Mountaineer's Cemetery and the Kirchbrücke. The perfect photo op for the Matterhorn. Lots of tourists shops are lined up here on this street of course. Also the big brands in fashion and watches. But also some butchers, grocery shops and small independent stores. Bring some time and check these out as well. We especially like the Puralpina Shop, which did open not long ago and for chocolate of course the Lindt Shop with some great deals. For some lunch or dinner head to DuPont or the Brown Cow Pub. Both with great food for affordable prices. Walking up and down this street is just a fun thing to do and we never get bored of it. When in Zermatt we to this daily. And great it's traffic free - but these electric taxis can be quite a bit annyoing, that's probably the only downside.

When in Zermatt, be sure not to miss out on this little street. Even though it's just one left turn…read moreaway from the "Bahnhofstrasse" and right smack in the middle of the village, you might easily miss it, since the first few meters do not look like you might picture it. But then after a few steps the old wooden buildings will pop up. They are dated back to the 16th Century....making them around 500 years old. Mostly they are made from larch wood, containing lots of resin, which makes them very strong and also keeps away parasites. Many of the buildings are still inhabited and used. So be respectful to the buildings and its owners and keep the noise level low. Between some buildings you even can catch a great view of the Matterhorn (on your right when walking down). Of course there are always visitors present, but if you're just a bit patient and wait a few minutes you can get some pics without anybody on it. Most visitors rush through this place. But if possible, take your time to fully appreciate this part of Zermatt.

Awesome hotel in Zermatt. It has very nice classic chalet architecture, the spa is luxurious, it's…read moreaffordable, the rooms are cozy, the breakfast was great, and the service was top notch. The service in Switzerland is great in general but this was by far the best of the trip. Had fruit and some of the best croissants I've ever tasted for breakfast. The spa has a pool, hot tub, normal and Finnish sauna, steam room, and more. It's a two minute walk from the Sundegga lift, there are lots of ski/snowboard options nearby, its close to a bunch of good restaurants (really anything in Zermatt is walkable in less than 20 minutes). If you're an expert or intermediate skier it's really easy to take a 5 minute bus ride to the gondolas that go up the the Matterhorn glacier paradise. You can also get a lift pass right at the front desk and I got a great deal on rentals for staying there. To top it off, I had checked out in the morning but they still generously offered to let me use the shower and spa again before the train to Zurich, which was much appreciated after a day of skiing. The hotel was wonderful and the excellent service really made the stay.

This hotel is amazing! I cannot say enough about all of the staff, literally every single one was…read moreextremely helpful, genuine, kind, and made us feel as close to "at home" as possible. The rooms are spacious - plenty of room to spread out even with all your ski/snowboard clothes, equipment, bags, etc; enough closet space, and a large bathroom. The view from our room was breathtaking - waking up and going to sleep everyday to the site of the town with the Swiss Alps and the Matterhorn is one we will never forget. The breakfast was wonderful, it was a large spread that would accommodate anyone with amazing views of the Alps and the Matterhorn as well. The spa was so pleasant, relaxing, and large. The pool is big enough to swim laps, the Jacuzzi was a great way to massage and relax your muscles after a day on the slopes or hiking. The warming lounges were another pleasant and relaxing surprise that put everyone who laid on them to sleep. The two saunas and steam room are really nice and spacious. Also within the spa are a sleeping/relaxing room, showers, and locker rooms. My wife and I could not have been more relaxed when leaving the spa everyday. All in all this hotel is easily a 5/5 in every aspect. When we go back to Zermatt we will definitely be staying here.

Even in times of Corona this part of the village was very busy. Hotel Restaurants are open only to…read morehotel guests, all other restaurants closed. Except for Take Away, so many places changed their strategy and offer take away food. But the shops were all still open at my time of visit, but outside on the street or inside the shops there was a mask requirement of course. But that doesn't make this street less attractive. It's a relatively short stretch which leads through the heart of the old part of Saas Fee. Lots of souvenir shops, but also some nice independent store as well as a good number of bakeries, butchers and cheese shops. There are chain grocery stores in town as well, in case you need to stock up on some groceries. It's just a charming part of Saas Fee, wonderful typical Valais-style buildings, most of the still inhabited, not just for show.