Backstage Vernissage
Zermatt, Switzerland
based on 7 nights
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per person based on 2 people sharing a Standard Double room on a bed and breakfast basis including return airport train transfers.
At a Glance
A quirky and unique design-led hotel, with a 'backstage' theme and musical links
Stainless steel, glass and velvet abound in the rooms
Spend at least 15 minutes playing with the atmospheric lighting in the rooms...
The hotel is at the heart of the Zermatt Unplugged music festival
The spa 'cubes' are a must-visit, the theme being 'the seven days of creation' - they're an afternoon's entertainment in themselves
Popular with couples, friends and design buffs alike
Great location, in the heart of Zermatt, and a few minutes' walk to the Gornergrat railway
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Zermatt offers excellent conditions throughout a long season. Skiing is well under way by early December and even late November due to high altitude glacial terrain around 4000m. As the season progresses, lower runs offer great conditions too and the skiing below 2000m is appealing when it gets really cold. By April when other resorts can be knee deep in slush, Zermatt will have the best conditions in the Alps. Check out the Zermatt Unplugged music festival in April too.
Insider's View
Ensure you spend some après-ski time going through the 'seven days of creation' in the spa! It is an experience not to be missed...
During the Zermatt Unplugged music festival the Cafe du Theatre turns into a VIP lounge in the evenings, with a first-class view over the festival site for artists and friends of the music event.
One of the lifts in the hotel opens straight out onto the stage in the Vernissage theater below! Great for those musicians at Zermatt Unplugged!
Take some time to experience the fabulously original spa! And enjoy being so conveniently located in the center of town.
Home to the only 2 Michelin Star restaurant in Zermatt (and within 100km!)
Call us on 858 523 9000 to start planning your vacation to Backstage Vernissage
Description
The Backstage Vernissage Hotel in Zermatt is a new addition to the resort's hotel selection, and offers a unique hotel experience in one of the world's best ski resorts. Centrally located, it's for those looking for something a bit different!
Designed by the Swiss architect, Heinz Julen, well-known for his individual style, a stay at the new Backstage Vernissage Hotel is a unique experience! Closely linked to the Zermatt Unplugged music festival, the theme is 'backstage' and 'behind the scenes', the idea being that it's the place to relax during the intermission before going back on stage. At the hotel, guests can have a break from their everyday lives and return fully revitalised!
The glass-fronted hotel is in the heart of Zermatt, and the Vernissage building incorporates a bar, lounge-restaurant, dinner cinema, club nights, concerts and art exhibitions. The hotel occupies the upper floors of the building and has views of the Matterhorn or of the village.
Rooms are all open-plan and quirky, and range from standard rooms to Cube Lofts. The beds take center stage and the Cube Lofts are designed as a 'cube within a cube'. Mainstream is not the thing here, and the 'backstage' theme continues in the bedrooms where not all walls are painted and some are roughly painted.
The breakfast room/lounge area has a glass wall with views over the village, and in keeping with the cultural link to music, pride of place is taken by the huge chandelier made up of violins and trumpets, silver beads and a disco ball for good measure. The chandelier is lowered over the balcony onto the street and ritually accompanied by artists and musicians into the music tent during 'Zermatt Unplugged'.
After skiing, the only place to head to is the spa. The spa's theme is the 'seven days of creation' and there are seven spa cubes to experience, each with a different focus, ranging from 'water and air' to the 'cosmos' and the 'plantworld'. As well as the cubes, there is a heated outdoor stainless steel jacuzzi in the center of the terrace
In an ideal location in the village, the Backstage Vernissage is just a few minutes walk from the Gornergrat railway. The resort itself lies at an altitude of 1620 meters at the foot of the world-renowned Matterhorn and surrounded by an additional 38 majestic peaks. Due to its southerly location, Zermatt shares part of its border with Italy and thus enjoys a mild climate with extended periods of sunshine. Although a beautiful and internationally renowned spot with numerous hotels, restaurants, bars and elegant shops, Zermatt has never lost any of its village charm and both in summer and winter remains an ideal spot for an active, refreshing or relaxing vacation.
Accommodation
The 19 open-plan rooms are all unique and quirky with a 'backstage theater' theme, and range from standard rooms to Cube Lofts. Artwork adorns the walls and the rooms are finished in stainless steel, glass, walnut and fine velvet. Each has a fireplace, there is plenty of atmospheric lighting and the beds take center stage. All rooms are equipped with sofa, workdesk, a minibar, free Internet connection, shower, hair dryer, bathrobe/slippers, flat screen cable TV, DVD & CD player, iPod dock, telephone and safe. They also all have balcony.
Standard double rooms are approximately 20 m2, whilst deluxe doubles are approximately 30 m2 and have a free-standing bathtub with a view of the mountains and a separate shower.
The 45m2 Cube Lofts are designed with a glass cube in the middle of each room, into which all the functions of the room are installed. Its top acts as a second-floor loft with a double bed. The lofts also have a cosy living area with a sofa corner.
| Double Deluxe | The Double Deluxe room is 30m2 with an open plan design by artist Heinz Julen that features the double bed in the center of the room with a control panel for atmospheric lighting alongside a free-standing bathtub with spectacular views of the mountains. The room is equipped with a sofa, work desk, minibar, wifi, shower, hairdryer, bathrobe and slippers, cable TV with DVD player, CD player and iPod dock and safe. The room also has a fireplace and a private balcony. |
| Double Standard | The Double Standard room is 20m2 with an open plan design by artist Heinz Julen that features the double bed in the center of the room with a control panel for atmospheric lighting. The room is well equipped with a sofa, work desk, minibar, wifi, shower, hairdryer, bathrobe and slippers, cable TV with DVD player, CD player and iPod dock and safe. The room also has a fireplace and a private balcony. |
| Cube Loft | The Cube Loft is 45m2 with an open plan design by artist Heinz Julen that features a glass cube in the center of the room. The cube has two floors with a double bed making up the second floor and the WC, stove, wardrobe and shower on the lower level. The room is also equipped with a living area featuring corner sofa, work desk, minibar, wifi, shower, hairdryer, bathrobe and slippers, cable TV with DVD player, CD player and iPod dock and safe. The room also has a fireplace and a large private balcony. |
Childcare
The hotel has no particular children's facilities and is not a natural choice for families!
Facilities
The breakfast room, the 'Café Du Théâtre' evokes the "Belle Époque" theater atmosphere of times gone by, and as well as the famous chandelier, a baroque gold mirror is noteworthy.
The spa is a must-visit experience, with plenty of video and sound installations. Day 1 is 'light', a pitch black scented steam room with a central globe which starts to light up. Day 2 is 'the separation of water and air', a hot relaxation room in which you lie down on infrared heated glass pearls and watch the clouds that are beamed onto the ceiling pass by, whilst listening to the wind. Day 3 is the 'world of plants', a humid jungle cube with lavender aromas. Day 4 is the 'creation of the planets and tides', a sauna where images of the Hubble Telescope are beamed onto the screen. Day 5 is the 'animal world', a salt-water flotation tank accompanied by whale song and birdsong. Day 6 is 'the human being' with its 'magic mirror', and Day 7 is 'rest and meditation', a meditation room with a water bed, classical music and an image of Michelangelo’s 'creation of Adam' on the ceiling.
Activities
Zermatt is part of the Matterhorn Ski Paradise area, home to 350km of pistes, with a connection to Cervinia in Italy. There’s enough to keep skiers of all standards amused. The village itself is a pleasure to explore, whether on foot or in a horse-drawn carriage, with a wealth of shops, restaurants and historic buildings to enjoy. Exploring the mountain is also straightforward with mountain railways and some wonderful walks, whether on foot or on snowshoes. If you would like a really close view of the Matterhorn, a helicopter flight around it is truly breathtaking.
Zermatt is much more of a cultural center than many other resorts. The Matterhorn Museum is a must-see with fascinating exhibits and the English church is a highlight, especially at Christmas. Every April, the Zermatt Unplugged music festival attracts big name acts.
There are also plenty more active possibilities including the fitness center, indoor tennis and squash, gym, heli-skiing, ice skating, paragliding, stunning walking tours, gorge adventures, ice climbing and tobogganing.
Reviews
Katherine Gotla (Staff)
Super contemporary hotel in the heart of the town. Perfect for accessing the main street, church, restaurants and equidistance between all the lifts up the mountain. Beware the bathtub in the bedroom id that is not your thing! The spa is fabulous so definitely worth dedicating a apres ski session to that.
Experiences
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First Tracks
Ski the Matterhorn before anyone else is out of bed! Take the lift on a Thursday morning with the pisteurs and have the entire mountain to yourself (and maybe a few friends).
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FlyRail Baggage
If you are flying into Switzerland and taking the train to your chosen destination, take the hassle of struggling with all those extra bags and FlyRail them all the way to the railway station, where they can be collected at your leisure.
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Glacier Palace
Billed as the highest glacier palace in the world, this ethereal attraction is well worth a visit. Mysterious sounds accompany you as you discover this glacial world, and there's even an ice slide.
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Gourmet Helicopter Tour around the Matterhorn, Zermatt
Enjoy a helicopter tour around the mighty Matterhorn, take in all the breathtaking views of the most imposing mountain in Switzerland, land on the Unterrothorn to enjoy lunch at a mountain restaurant, before skiing back down.
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Helicopter Tours around the Matterhorn in Zermatt
Take in a bird's-eye view of the wonder of the Matterhorn with a helicopter tour in Zermatt, Switzerland. A thrilling sightseeing flight, ideal for a special occasion or treat.
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Iglu-Dorf
Visit Zermatt's igloo village at the top of the Gornergrat railway, at 2,727m. A unique experience to dine or even sleep overnight in an igloo.
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Paragliding in Zermatt
An exhilarating and spectacular view of the winter wonderland that is Zermatt and the Matterhorn from the heady heights of paragliding. Tandem flights are available throughout the winter months with different take off points around the resort.
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Zermatlantis in Zermatt
Try to find time to visit Zermatlantis - an underground museum close to the church which gives you a fascinating historic tour of the village.
Location & directions
Zermatt, Switzerland
In the center of the village. Nearest ski lift is Gornergrat station - 4 minutes walk, Sunnegga Station is a 5 to 8 minute walk
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