Zermatt New Year holidays
If you want to see in the New Year with some amazing après ski, you won’t be disappointed in Zermatt! It was awarded the title of ‘World’s best après ski resort’ in the 2012 World Snow Awards and with 35 bars and 9 nightclubs offers something for everyone, whether you prefer to elegantly sip champagne or spray it over the surrounding crowd...
Tradition sees everyone gather by the church, drink of choice in hand for a big count down at midnight. Although the resort doesn’t provide its own firework display, most of the hotels do so you won’t be missing out!
Popular venues at New Year’s Eve in Zermatt include the Hennu Stall which offers a brilliant New Year’s Eve menu as well as live music and a DJ. If you want to celebrate New Year’s Eve with a meal or drinks in a particular venue, do book in advance as they tend to be booked out pretty quickly.
There’s no better view to enjoy on the first day of the New Year than that of the incredible Matterhorn! Skiing in Zermatt is extensive with 200km of runs, 21km of which are snow sure thanks to the Theodul glacier. For the best way ski in the New Year, get an international ski pass which lets you ski over into the Italian Alps.
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New Year snow and skiing conditions in Zermatt
Near Year Snow History
Top alt:3.899m
Average snow depth
Near Year208cm
Bottom alt:599m
Average snow depth
Near Year138cm
Resort alt:1,620m
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