No Matter The Activity Level, No Matter The Budget – There Is The Perfect Zermatt Accommodation

Zermatt is a German-speaking municipality in the Visp district of Switzerland’s canton of Valais. There are approximately 6,000 people residing there all year long, but there many more thousands that come to vacation here. It is located in the upper part of Mattertal at 1,620 m up, sitting at the foot of Swiss Alps and on the border of Italy.

What was once an agricultural area, today Zermatt is famous for the mountain climbing and skiing. Here in the Swiss Alps, you’ll find a Zermatt accommodation that will fit any budget and provide convenience to entertainment for all ages. In 1864, the first ascent of the Matterhorn ended tragically those who made that valiant effort are found in the Zermatt cemetery. Soon after that is when the village began to see growth in the way of construction and population with tourists and visitors from near and far coming here to get away from it all.

It is the influx of all that tourism that has created the vacation destination for many, making it the main base for the village’s economic standing. Approximately 50% of the jobs are in the hotels and restaurants and almost 50% of the apartments are rented out for vacationing visitors.

Choose A Zermatt Accommodation Perfect For Anyone

The Hotel Firefly offers several types of lodging including those with a kitchenette, perfect for the family or a long stay, to family rooms and suites.  All are non-smoking and many offer a balcony where you can enjoy the fresh air and view. For the demanding traveler that expects a lifestyle of luxury while on vacation, this is the Zermatt accommodation to choose.

And for the budget conscious, the Hotel Matterhorn Focus is an excellent choice. Decorated in the most modern of designs, offering open views of the great Matterhorn and beyond, you’ll find the whole family in awe.  Each room is decorated in a different and distinctive architecture that includes exposed wood beams on the high ceilings and unusual layout that gives each room an unmistakable touch. For the business group traveling, this Zermatt accommodation offers a conference center, keeping you connected with the world you left behind if needed.

Another favorite Zermatt accommodation is the Coeur des Alpes. This unique hotel is decorated in the style of Heinz Julen all with the intentions of making each and every visitor comfortable and happy. This is an affordable Zermatt accommodation that is perfect for families and has even been awarded “Families Welcome” approval. Zermatt is for the adventurer and the honeymooners, but it is also for families with children that want to play and have fun in the healthy alpine air. The prices here are very reason and you get a lot for the money in regards to amenities.

The names Matterhorn and Zermatt are both German oriented, derived from the alpine meadows found still today in the valley. These names were not seen on a map until 1495 and it was 1546 before it was seen in actual text, but it is said the area existed with the names long before those dates. Names that the area was called before Matterhorn & Zermatt came to be Praborno or Prato Borno, both meaning meadow. It is the 13th-century maps where you’ll find those names in reference to this area.

You’ll find both French-speaking and German-speaking people in this part of the Aosta Valley, all just as friendly and welcoming, making this your home away from home. No matter which Zermatt accommodation you choose, you will be made to feel as if you are a part of the community that is Zermatt as well as part of the family that owns and operates the accommodation.