To experience the unique and outstanding traditions of any given country you should share in its Folklore and here in Zermatt - one of Switzerland’s most popular ski destinations – is no exception. Their own Folklore Festival on 14th August this year, seeing 50 different folklore groups come together to offer a variety of dance, song, fun and food, with a few yodelers thrown in to boot. The parade which has been running since 1968, is a demonstration of Switzerland’s proud heritage, and tradition and sees over 1,200 individuals take to the streets of Zermatt to display their own very distinctive group dances, lively Alpine music and traditional costume. Many of these groups even put on a show exclusively for children! The event will wind down the streets of Zermatt and continue into the evening at the Obere Matten Fairgrounds and Kirchplatz Square.
Zermatt itself is nestled at the foot of the famous Matterhorn and is particularly renowned with skiers, hikers and mountaineers but also with visitors that are looking for an escape from their otherwise hectic lifestyles. This makes Zermatt an exceptional and sought after location for luxury and exclusive holidays where a 5 star plus treatment is required and where perfect comfort, discretion, privacy and security are essential. Here you can have the best of both worlds if chosen with Elysian Collection as we provide the option for adventure and recreation or tranquillity and repose with as much or as little pampering as you require. And as many people who come to holiday in Zermatt are looking for a superior and luxurious experience in specialised and fully catered holidays then they do not have to look any further than Elysian Collection.
Elysian Collection really does lead the field when it comes to exclusivity and premier quality coupled with a guarantee to meet any request that you may have. All your requests will be provided for here, leaving you free to enjoy your stay in Zermatt in a luxury catered chalet and knowing that all you require will be given its full attention by us. Elysian Collection is a highly prominent company where deluxe quality and utmost discretion in an exquisite setting are of the highest importance. Our extensive portfolio is filled with the finest services available ranging from first class chalet staff, unlimited champagne and divine gourmet dinners prepared by your very own personal Michelin Star Trained Chef. With Elysian you will get much more than you could have ever anticipated and to a supreme standard. So if you are coming to Zermatt for the Folklore Festival and are looking for the ultimate in catered luxury holidays and chalets then your search is over as you have found the definitive company who provide the best in exclusive holidays with Elysian Collection. We look forward to welcoming you!


