On Sunday, May 25, the bodies of five skiers were discovered near Zermatt, Switzerland. All likely died in an avalanche. The previous day, climbers on the 4,199m Rimpfischhorn in the nearby canton ...

The bodies of five skiers were discovered near the luxury Swiss mountain resort of Zermatt after 'extremely difficult' weather conditions. Police are still investigating the circumstances ...

How to get there. Zermatt is famous for being car-free, adding to its charm. As such, the best way to travel to Zermatt is by train, as Switzerland is famous for its world-renowned rail network.

There's plenty to keep you occupied in the picture-perfect alpine resort town of Zermatt, Switzerland. Here’s 7 of the best things to do in Zermatt if you don’t ski.

The Swiss municipality of Zermatt is battling to preserve its beauty and charm as it risks becoming the victim of its own success, reports the BBC's Imogen Foulkes.

Zermatt itself was the inspiration for the original part of America’s most popular ski resort, Vail, and has spawned countless faux alpine chalet architectural examples worldwide.

Zermatt can be reached only by air because of heavy snow and rain showers. Swiss authorities have closed ski slopes, hiking trails, cable cars, roads and train service into the town of Zermatt.

2) 5 p.m. Village wander. Before dinner, spend a couple of hours exploring the picturesque, car-free village of Zermatt. Stock up on Swiss luxuries (or just gape at the price tags) on the main ...

Five skiers have been found dead on a Swiss mountain close to the luxury ski resort of Zermatt, after emergency services were alerted to some abandoned skis at 4,000 metres (13,000 feet), the ...