TOP SKI RESORTS +THE IN EUROPE Where to hit the slopes in style this winter BY LAURA SCHREFFLER
WHETHER YOU’RE SEEKING
stellar backcountry, fresh powder or
gorgeous groomers, you’ll find what you’re looking for at these five-star European ski resorts this winter.
ZERMATT THE OMNIA
If you’ve ever fantasized about skiing the Matterhorn, make your
dreams a reality. Head to Zermatt, a small hamlet where the crown jewel of the Swiss Alps is visible at every turn, and, in turn, stay at one of the best resorts in Europe, The Omnia. Its location is quite unique: The hotel sits on a rock in the middle of the village of
Zermatt, but high above all other buildings in town, closer to the
sky with the Matterhorn itself as its neighbor. With just 30 rooms,
The Omnia is quite small compared to its competitors. It’s homey,
even, with the philosophy of offering guests everything they could
dream of (what’s in a name, you say? “Omnia” means “everything” in Latin). The Omnia is like a home away from home, but better. It’s where you curl up with a high-end whisky and one of many art and design books in the library after a day on the slopes. It’s where you swim in the indoor/outdoor pool and gaze directly
at the Matterhorn and where you sit amid flickering firelight and sip grappa after dinner. It’s where you appreciate that the best moments in life happen in the smallest of ways. Auf dem Fels, 3920 Zermatt, Switzerland
PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE OMNIA
The Omnia is accented by a cool, minimalist design, which is best enjoyed from the Omnia Roof Suite, where guests will find epic views of the Matterhorn and the Zermatt valley, as well as a wood-burning stove and fireplace, a telescope, bathroom with a wooden bathtub (seen here) and a sauna with a relaxing room.
