Zermatt has banned internal combustion vehicles since 1961, preserving its pristine alpine air and quiet mountain village soul. Arriving on the red Glacier Express train, horse-drawn sleighs and quiet electric carts whisk guests up to secluded timber chalets in the high hamlet of Findeln.
Reclaimed century-old larch wood interiors, roaring fireplaces, open-air hot tubs facing the pyramidal tooth of the Matterhorn, and fondue crafted from aged alpine Gruyère make Zermatt the pinnacle of winter luxury retreats.
Tanisha Panwar
Senior Travel Editor & Cultural Specialist
Tanisha is a seasoned travel journalist and cultural heritage researcher with over eight years of field reporting across Europe, Asia, and Latin America. Specializing in historic architecture, local artisan traditions, and slow-paced itineraries, she uncovers the deeper human stories behind the world’s most compelling destinations.
