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Pizza Chic Ambassador Bar: Italian «Joie de Vivre» in the Zermatt Alps
19/02/2024
The Hotel Ambassador welcomes you with the "Pizza Chic Ambassador Bar" concept, a place where the beauty of fresh products and the taste of exquisite wines merge into a unique taste experience in a cozy atmosphere.
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Restaurant Carbon by Romain Fornell: A Fusion of Fire and Flavor
16/02/2024
In the heart of Zermatt, within the Hotel Ambassador, the "Restaurant Carbon by Romain Fornell" welcomes you with an innovative culinary concept inspired by fire and embers. Romain Fornell, a French chef awarded by the Guide Michelin and based in Barcelona, is renowned for his culinary art that blends French tradition with Mediterranean influences.
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Hamilton x Air Zermatt Store in Zermatt
29/12/2023
The successful partnership between Hamilton and Air Zermatt is moving to a new level with the opening of a joint store in Zermatt. Following a joint pop-up store venture on Bahnhofstrasse, the two companies are continuing their successful collaboration with a long-term project. Shortly before the start of the year, the Hamilton x Air Zermatt store was officially opened in Zermatt.
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New coworking spaces at Mayer Concepts
07/11/2023
The company Mayer Concepts, which focuses mainly on holiday apartment and chalet rental and runs the Zermatt Box self-storage facilities, has opened two office spaces for coworking in Zermatt.
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Local, sustainable water from BE WTR: also available in Zermatt from this winter season, in collaboration with Zermatt Beer
26/10/2023
BE WTR SA, the sustainable Swiss water brand, is bringing its concept to Zermatt for the winter season 2023/2024, opening an automatic bottling plant to supply ultra-local water to hotels, restaurants and the catering trade.
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Bäckerei Fuchs opens new terrace
23/06/2023
The Bäckerei Fuchs branch at Getwingstrasse 24 is fully open again – and includes a newly renovated terrace.
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Bäckerei Fuchs: alpine herb products and festival plans for Zermatt bakery
21/04/2023
Bäckerei Fuchs has several innovations in the pipeline. One new development will incorporate local alpine herbs from Zermatt and especially from the Gornergrat in existing products. And the bakery is also planning a new event: the Cremeschnitten Festival.
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Zermatt's own podcast: “Iischers Zermatt”
29/09/2022
A new podcast aims to stimulate discussion in Zermatt with regular audio broadcasts. “Iischers Zermatt” – which means “our Zermatt” in the local dialect – hopes to raise awareness of pressing issues around Zermatt and create a vehicle for stories and ideas. The first episode will go live on 13 October 2022.
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Sending the Matterhorn across the globe
06/09/2022
With its “Typically Swiss” special issue, Swiss Post is launching a commemorative stamp for all fans of our country and its alpine world. The Matterhorn is one of the images featured.
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Bäckerei Fuchs creates new delicacies
23/08/2022
The range of treats at the Bäckerei Fuchs in Zermatt now includes a Génépi Torte with herbs gathered locally – plus a chocolate ski bunny specially designed for the Ski World Cup in Zermatt/Cervinia.
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Taxi + Parking Christophe opens new warehouse facility in Täsch
04/08/2022
In addition to celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, the Christophe family business is also opening the Christophe Logistics Centre in Täsch in late summer 2022.
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The Swiss Artisans: Swiss craftsmanship in the heart of Zermatt
22/04/2022
Alongside its trademark jewellery collections, "The Swiss Artisans" on Bahnhofstrasse in Zermatt also sell products made from the wool of Valais black-nosed sheep, knife collections, Swiss art and organic products.
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Hublot launches new watch "Big Bang All Black Zermatt"
17/12/2021
Hublot sets out to reconquer the Matterhorn – the world-famous emblem of Switzerland. The manufacture has unveiled a new Big Bang "All Black" model. Swiss downhill and slalom champions Corinne Suter and Tanguy Nef represent its two proud faces.
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Norqain opens the doors to its first flagship boutique in Zermatt
16/12/2021
The family-run brand from Switzerland is spreading its roots in the famous mountain village of Zermatt. Zermatt is renowned for attracting adventurers with its outstanding outdoor sports facilities. Zermatt is also located at the foot of the Matterhorn, which inspired the striking Norqain logo.
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Customised packaging designs at Bäckerei Fuchs
08/09/2021
The Fuchs bakery in Zermatt is known for its innovative spirit. A new collaboration with the packaging company Pawi now allows customers to design their own packaging for certain products. From orders above 25 pieces, customers can design the packaging for their favourite product online, such as for the bakery’s famous "Matterhörnli" miniature Matterhorn chocolate specialities. The personalised presents will make ideal customer gifts.
In addition, the bakery has revised its range of cakes and now also sells its own drinks. Bäckerei Fuchs has also developed in terms of sustainability: by joining the Swisstainable programme run by Switzerland Tourism, it is contributing to a sustainable future.
New concept for the Stoked Group in Zermatt
07/09/2021
Stoked Zermatt has moved and will focus on its service provision in the future.
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Puralpina expands shop in Zermatt
18/12/2020
Following construction work, the puralpina store on Kirchplatz has re-opened. The larger sales area now features new regional specialities and the Bärgfett Alpine body care collection. This collection includes 100% natural skincare products from puralpina for hands, feet and lips.
Zermatt property companies move into new office
20/08/2020
Mountain Riviera AG, AlpinRiviera GmbH and Zermatt Premium Apartments have moved into a new office, located at Steinmattstrasse 43. The team is available every day for anyone interested in buying or selling property, house management or renting luxury holiday apartments in Zermatt.
Zermatt pop-up store donates CHF 14,500
21/07/2020
In March 2020, the “Lebensraum Zermatt” association collected surplus food from hotels and restaurants and gave it to private individuals in return for a donation. The money raised – CHF 14,500 – was donated to two Valais foundations, Atelier Manus and Emera.
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Restaurants open again
11/05/2020
From 11 May 2020, restaurants, bars, shops, museums and sports facilities in Switzerland are allowed to be open again. However, strict conditions with protection concepts apply. Cable cars, camping sites and entertainment and leisure facilities will remain closed.
Bäckerei Fuchs now offering bread delivery service
09/04/2020
Bäckerei Fuchs, run by owner Philipp Fuchs, is launching a new bread delivery service for guests in holiday apartments. Guests can order bread online to be delivered to their apartment the next day using the postal service. Both one-off orders and weekly subscriptions will be available. The “Bread Post” is a project set up by local bakeries and the Swiss postal service.
Destination Home is moving
07/04/2020
The interior furnishings store Destination Home will be relocating at the beginning of July to Haus Annelis at Steinmattstrasse 2. The new store will be completely refurbished and will offer a range of bespoke products. The new concept will include the expansion of the in-house collection, “Destination Home Zermatt”, as well as home living products and accessories. In addition to selling decorative items such as woollen blankets, cushions and textiles, the store will offer a full renovation and interior decorating service including planning, organisation and project management. Furniture, lighting, textiles, kitchen equipment and bedlinen can all be sourced and ordered from Destination Home. The company prioritises the use of local partners, local production and handmade items.
First SPAR Express opens in Valais
16/12/2019
On 12 December 2019, a SPAR Express was opened at Schluhmattstrasse 1 in Zermatt where the former food store PAM used to be. This is the first store in Valais for the East Swiss SPAR Group and will have extended opening hours – every day from 07:00–20:00 hrs. Locals and holidaymakers will find everything for their daily food needs over the 100 square metres..
Heinz Julen opens shop on Bahnhofstrasse
07/10/2019
At the end of November 2019, ‘Zermatt Selection’ will open its doors. The shop at Bahnhofstrasse 7b will be run by Zermatt artist Heinz Julen and will also include an exhibition that can be accessed even when the shop is closed. Works of art will be displayed behind glass and can also be seen at the ‘Kunsträume Zermatt’ art gallery, helping the artists to display their work in prominent locations. The main exhibition is still open in the Vernissage. In the Bahnhofstrasse exhibition, products will include chairs and tables from Heinz Julen Design, accessories from Restaurant Chez Vrony and exhibition pieces from other artists. The shop will be open all day, 365 days a year, and will sell pictures, lamps and clothing items designed by Heinz Julen. His aim is to provide high-quality products with a link to Zermatt – beautiful souvenirs with a genuine Zermatt history. The building will also be a cultural meeting point. The shop will replace the current Heinz Julen shop on Hofmattstrasse.
New painting atelier in Täsch
01/10/2019
In October 2019, "Atelier-Eigenwerk" will open in Täsch. Owner Fränzi Tscherrig will run painting courses for children and adults, where you can learn about the creative techniques behind abstract painting. There will be day and weekly courses, private lessons can be booked in advance and there will also be an open painting workshop.
‘Puralpina’ to open a store on Kirchplatz
25/09/2019
In December 2019, ‘Puralpina’ will open a new store on Kirchplatz in Zermatt – on Metzggasse 2 where the ‘Wilde Hilde’ takeaway used to be. The company makes natural products in Switzerland containing no preservatives, fragrances or colourants. One of their bestsellers is their handmade Marmot Oil Herbal Cream for use on backs, muscles and joints. The range includes Alpine beauty products for hands, feet and lips and high-quality local and Swiss accessories.
New - parcels delivered by carriage in car-free Zermatt
04/09/2019
The post carriage was commissioned in Bahnhofplatz on Wednesday 4 September 2019. In future this will be the delivery method for parcels in Zermatt’s Bahnhofstrasse.
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Sustainable products at Olmo Zermatt
26/08/2019
A good range from sustainable Swiss label Nikin is now available from Olmo Zermatt. The collection offers T-shirts, thermos flasks, pullovers, hats and socks. The brand is characterised by sustainable and fair fashions, with a tree being planted for every product sold. There are also new products in the collection from Freitag. The new collection, also available from Olmo, combines lorry tarpaulins with recycled PET materials.
Beat Wälti is the new Zermatters CEO
13/08/2019
On 19 August 2019, experienced Marketing Director Beat Wälti, who has previously worked at Luzern Tourismus, Pilatus Bahnen and the SGV (Lake Lucerne Navigation), will become the new CEO of Zermatters, the outdoor services company.
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New bike arena in Zermatt
23/07/2018
Bike sale, hire and accessories – all at the new bike arena in Zermatt. This will expand the bike options in the area and help to promote mountain bike tourism.
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Zermatt e-buses celebrate 30th anniversary
18/07/2018
Zermatt has always been car-free; only electric vehicles are allowed. This applies to buses, too. The first e-bus arrived in Zermatt thirty years ago – an incredible achievement that will be celebrated on Saturday 21 July 2018.
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Ski instructors and mountain guides join forces
30/11/2017
On 1 December 2017, the Alpin Center Zermatt and the Swiss Ski and Snowboard School Zermatt joined forces under a new name, the "Zermatters". The goal is to provide guest services with a local perspective.
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