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).
Where to stay
Riedstrasse 3, 3920 Zermatt, Switzerland · bellerive-zermatt.ch
Via Piolet, 5a, 11028 Breuil-Cervinia AO, Italy · sainthubertusresort.it
Adresse, Triftweg 40, 3920 Zermatt, Switzerland · the-omnia.com
Zer Bännu 22, 3920 Zermatt, Switzerland · alpenlodge.com
Schluhmattstrasse 55, 3920 Zermatt, Switzerland · firefly-zermatt.ch
Riedweg 156, 3920 Zermatt, Switzerland · cervo.swiss
Riedstrasse 45, 3920 Zermatt, Switzerland · capricorn-zermatt.ch
Schluhmattstrasse 130, 3920 Zermatt, Switzerland · mountainparadise.ch
Vispastrasse 4, 3920 Zermatt, Switzerland · parnass-zermatt.ch
Moosstrasse 40, 3920 Zermatt, Switzerland · matthiol.ch
Spissstrasse 52, 3920 Zermatt, Switzerland · alpenresort.com
Dorfweg 1, 3906 Saas-Fee, Switzerland · walliserhof-saasfee.ch
Bahnhofpl. 54, 3920 Zermatt, Switzerland · hotelbahnhofzermatt.com
Bodmenstrasse 21, 3920 Zermatt, Switzerland · hotel-butterfly.com
u. Mattenstrasse 12/14, 3920 Zermatt, Switzerland · hotel-mirabeau.ch
Oberdorfstrasse 106, 3920 Zermatt, Switzerland · alpenblick-zermatt.ch
u. Wiestistrasse 12, 3920 Zermatt, Switzerland · carinazermatt.ch
Am Bach 6, 3920 Zermatt, Switzerland · weisshorn-zermatt.ch
Steinmattstrasse 71, 3920 Zermatt, Switzerland · rhodania-zermatt.ch
Brantschenhaus 20, 3920 Zermatt, Switzerland · hotelsimi.ch
Luchernstrasse 31, 3920 Zermatt, Switzerland · hotel-adonis.ch
Englischer Viertel 5, 3920 Zermatt, Switzerland · alpina-zermatt.ch
Spissstrasse 96, 3920 Zermatt, Switzerland · peakyriders.ch
Unterer Mattenweg 41, 3920 Zermatt, Switzerland · fleursdezermatt.ch
Hotel Riffelberg, Riffelberg 2500 m, 3920 Zermatt, Switzerland · riffelhaus.ch
Bahnhofstrasse 31, 3920 Zermatt, Switzerland · montcervinpalace.ch
Bahnhofstrasse 72, 3920 Zermatt, Switzerland · hotel-helvetia-zermatt.ch
Restaurants & places to go
Restaurant · restaurant · 55 Bahnhofstrasse, Zermatt, 3920 · zermatterhof.ch
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
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 17:00-23:00 Features: outdoor seating · 20 Riedstrasse, Zermatt, 3920 · detta.ch
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
Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-18:00+ · 80 Bahnhofstrasse, Zermatt, 3920 · whymper-stube.ch
Bagel, Breakfast, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:30-18:00 · 44 Kirchstrasse, 3920 · cupszermatt.ch
Asian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su,PH 10:00-16:45 · gornergrat-kulm.ch
Middle Eastern, Asian, Restaurant · Features: vegan options · cervo.swiss
Local, Restaurant · Local restaurant · 156 Riedweg, Zermatt, 3920 · ferdinand.ch
Pretzel, Fast Food · Features: step-free access
Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 12 Bahnhofstrasse, Zermatt, 3920
Crepe, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo 13:00-19:00; Tu-Sa 13:00-20:00
Indian, Restaurant · Indian restaurant · 2 Bahnhofplatz, Zermatt, 3920 · goldenindia.ch
Thai, Restaurant · Thai restaurant · 19 Schluhmattstrasse, Zermatt, 3920 · hotelalbanareal.com
Breakfast, Cafe, Cafe · Features: takeaway · 102 Staldenstrasse, Zermatt, 3920
Cafe · Opening hours: 08:00-18:00 · petitroyal.ch
Pizza, Restaurant · Features: step-free access
Pancake, Coffee, Cafe · Pancake/Coffee cafe
Kebab, Fast Food · Kebab fast food · 24 Oberdorfstrasse, Zermatt, 3920
Fast Food · fast food · 7 Bahnhofplatz, Zermatt, 3920 · pizzadeliveryzermatt.ch
Restaurant · Opening hours: Jun-Sep · zermatt.ch
Italian, Pizza, Restaurant · Italian/Pizza restaurant · 3 Englischer Viertel, 3920 · goldenlok.ch
Japanese, Restaurant · Japanese restaurant · 19 Schluhmattstrasse, Zermatt, 3920 · hotelalbanareal.com
Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Su 11:30-15:00 · gornergrat-kulm.ch
Pizza, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Fast Food · fast food
Restaurant · Opening hours: 09:30-16:30 Features: vegan options · restaurant-zermatt.ch
Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant · 41 Bahnhofstrasse, Zermatt, 3920 · hotelpost.ch
Japanese, Restaurant · Japanese restaurant · montcervinpalace.ch
Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su,PH 11:30-15:30 · gornergrat-kulm.ch
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-18:30 · 28 Bahnhofstrasse
Pizza, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, step-free access · 52 Bahnhofstrasse, Zermatt, 3920
Fast Food · fast food
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-14:00,18:00-24:00 · 18 Bahnhofstrasse, Zermatt, 3920 · chinagarden-zermatt.ch
Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant
Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant · alm-zermatt.ch
Cafe · Features: outdoor seating
Pizza, Kebab, Fast Food · Pizza/Kebab fast food
Restaurant · Opening hours: closed; May Sa[-1]-Sep 15 Mo-Su 09:00-18:00 · edelweiss-zermatt.ch
Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant · blatten-zermatt.ch
Cafe · cafe
Restaurant · Opening hours: 18:00-02:00 · grampis.ch
Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant · 41 Bahnhofstrasse, Zermatt, 3920 · hotelpost.ch
Cafe · cafe
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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.
Raron Airfield 32 km to the centre
Raron, VS, CH
Ghiacciaio del Lys 14 km to the centre
23, IT
Ghiacciaio del Braoulé altiporto 19 km to the centre
23, IT
Where things are
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Photographs
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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