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Good news for everyone who enjoys stretching the evening a little longer in Zermatt: La Notte di Vivanda has arrived! From now on, the cosy culinary living room Vivanda invites you to wind down the day with refined food and a warm, relaxed atmosphere – every night.

SBB and Deutsche Bahn (DB) introduce new direct connections from Valais to Germany Travellers from Brig can now reach Mannheim, Frankfurt and Berlin without changing trains. As a symbol of this new link, an ICE train was christened “Matterhorn” during a ceremony held on Sunday in Brig, attended by media, politicians and regional representatives.

Dietmar & Nicole Sawyere, who run two separate Michelin-starred restaurants with 17 Gault Millau points in Nidwalden, have launched a brand-new informal fine dining concept at Hotel Welschen, showcasing the finest products from Switzerland’s valleys, mountains, meadows, and lakes.

Brasserie Uno is delighted to share some big news: Hemma, a new winter pop-up restaurant, is opening at the 22 Summits Boutique Hotel in Zermatt – where Nordic simplicity meets Alpine spirit.

The shop at the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise restaurant shines in new splendor. At 3,883 meters above sea level, a modern and inviting shop design awaits with optimized visitor flow and a significantly enhanced shopping experience.

Ready for magical moments? This winter again offers special experiences! Early in the morning, while others are still asleep, carve the first turns on freshly groomed slopes during First Track, followed by breakfast at the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise restaurant.

Ski lockers make your ski day even more relaxed. This winter season, Zermatt Bergbahnen expands its ski locker offering at the Sunnegga valley station with comfortable lockers on the first floor of the ticket office.

Travelers can now enjoy an additional service with the Matterhorn Alpine Crossing: luggage transport between Zermatt and Cervinia. This makes the journey not only more comfortable but also a truly unique experience for guests from around the world.

Just in time for the 2025/26 winter season, the new Gifthittli chairlift will go into operation. The installation impresses with maximum comfort, efficiency, and operational safety.

With the smartphone ticket, Zermatt sets a milestone in digitalization and user convenience. This innovation is based on Skidata’s modern sMove access gates, which, thanks to advanced sensor and communication technology, enable seamless access to the mountain experience.

From mid-December, Mama’s Terrace will once again be your cosy après-ski hotspot, open daily from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

The traditional Zermatt snow sports provider Stoked is introducing important innovations in its service offering for the upcoming winter season. After more than three decades of successful ski instruction, the company is strategically aligning its portfolio toward personalized guest experiences and sustainable quality development.