The locals fondly refer to Winklematten as the Beverly Hills of Zermatt, for two reasons, the village is set higher up the mountain than the town below and affords wonderful views and the properties are amongst the most expensive and luxurious to be found in the whole of Zermatt. Another great aspect of Winklematten is that you can ski back into the hamlet a feature thats in short supply in Zermatt. You can actually ski in Zermatt 365 days a year and is the ideal holiday destination for anyone who enjoys the great outdoors in truly breathtaking surroundings. 

The stunningly pretty village of Zermatt is one of Europe’s most popular skiing destinations, the village is nestled at the head of a valley and surrounded on three sides by mountains and magnificent, awe inspiring scenery both in winter and summer. If that were not enough the iconic Matterhorn stands proud watching over the village below. It’s probably safe to say that if you piled up all the photos that visitors have taken of it’s handsome edifice the heap would more than likely be higher than the Matterhorn itself. The whole town is car-free (electric being the only exception) making a visit to Zermatt unlike anything you’re ever likely to experience. Walking through a perfectly modern village, yet hearing only birds, laughter and the chatter of people is intensely relaxing. Couple that with a river that spills down through the town from the glazier above and you’ve just discovered the picture postcard perfect Alpine town. ‘Matten’ is the German word for ‘alpine meadows’ and obviously Switzerland is full of them and Winklematten was founded in the midst of one of these beautiful natural features. The temperature tends to drop considerably at nights but fear not almost all the accommodation in Winklematten boasts an open fireplace and there’s nothing more relaxing than huddling up to a roaring log fire in the evening. The wooden floors provide comfort and warmth and enhance the beauty of the apartments. Winklematten also has several multi-level chalets that are converted into attractive luxury ski apartments with their exposed beams and fabulous decor.

With so much outdoor natural beauty in Winkelmatten, people on a holiday here would hardly spend any hours of the day in their apartments. The hamlet is only a three minute walk from the Klein Matterhorn lift station and only a ten minute walk into the heart of Zermatt. The walk back from town should take a little longer but is still extremely enjoyable, even with snow boots! Most people who choose to lay their hat in Winklematten are repeat customers, who find their morning walk into town a fantastic way to warm up before hitting the slopes, and a walk back an invaluable stretching exercise. Some also prefer to leave their skiing gear at our partner ski shops Dorsaz sport next to the Klein Matterhorn lift or at Flex Rent which is located opposite the Sunnegga lift, making it even more convenient. There is a free ski bus which actually runs to and from Winklematten every 20 minutes. Winkelmatten also boasts a great little village centre with a well stocked shop for all your self-catering needs, but the three larger supermarkets in Zermatt will more than likely carry supplies of everything you could possibly need. Should you wish to head into town for a meal out, a late night drink or maybe throw some shapes on the dance floor take advantage of the electric taxis. 

There’s a lovely restaurant in the hamlet itself, the Sonnmatten. The restaurant opens onto a terrace, which boasts stunning views over the Matterhorn. On the spacious and rustic sun terraces with a clear view of the Matterhorn, they serve a range of Austrian specialties, from goulash & dumplings and schnitzel to mono fish or lobster au gratin. So, in reality pretty much everything you could need for a memorable ski vacation can be found in Winklematten, hence it’s enduring popularity and appeal.