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Zermatt, Switzerland

Zermatt is a municipality in the district of Visp in the German-speaking section of the canton of Valais in Switzerland. It has a year-round population of about 5,800 and is classified as a town by the Swiss Federal Statistical Office (FSO).

Type CityPopulation 5,800

Why go

  • Place in Valais, Switzerland.
  • Served by Chamois Altiport.

History

Zermatt is a municipality in the district of Visp in the German-speaking section of the canton of Valais in Switzerland. It has a year-round population of about 5,800 and is classified as a town by the Swiss Federal Statistical Office (FSO).

Restaurants & places to go

Restaurant · restaurant · 55 Bahnhofstrasse, Zermatt, 3920 · zermatterhof.ch
Indoor
Sweets, Wine, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo off; Tu-We,Fr-Sa 12:00-22:30; Th 12:00-16:00; Su 10:00-22:30 Features: outdoor seating · 20 Getwingstrasse,… · zermatt.swiss
Indoor
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 17:00-23:00 Features: outdoor seating · 20 Riedstrasse, Zermatt, 3920 · detta.ch
Indoor
Japanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo off; Tu-Fr 18:00-23:00; Sa-Su 12:00-14:00,18:00-23:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 3 Brantschenhaus, Zermatt, 3920 · shogun-japan-restaurant-zermatt.ch
Indoor
Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-18:00+ · 80 Bahnhofstrasse, Zermatt, 3920 · whymper-stube.ch
Indoor
Bagel, Breakfast, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:30-18:00 · 44 Kirchstrasse, 3920 · cupszermatt.ch
Indoor
Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Su 11:30-15:00 · gornergrat-kulm.ch
Indoor
Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su,PH 11:30-15:30 · gornergrat-kulm.ch
Indoor

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Airports

Sion Airport (SIR) 39 km to the centre
Sion, VS, CH — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Raron Airfield 32 km to the centre
Raron, VS, CH
Outdoor
Ghiacciaio del Lys 14 km to the centre
23, IT
Outdoor
Ghiacciaio del Braoulé altiporto 19 km to the centre
23, IT
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Chamois Altiport; 4 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Zermatt, Switzerland. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

Rail operator
The slow scenic train across the Swiss Alps, Zermatt to St. Moritz in about eight hours. · St. Moritz, Switzerland guide →
National rail
National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach

Tours & experiences

Adventure
Sightseeing