Zermatt

Zermatt stands at 1,608 meters elevation in the Pennine Alps, offering direct views of Monte Rosa and the Matterhorn peaks throughout the year.

The settlement evolved from alpine meadows, first documented as Zur Matte in 1495, before gaining international recognition after the first Matterhorn ascent in 1865.

German remains the primary language in this Swiss municipality, while Portuguese and Italian contribute to the multilingual character of the resident population.

The municipality enforces a strict car-free policy, with electric vehicles and shuttle services providing transportation from neighboring connection points.

The Gornergrat railway, reaching the highest open-air rail point in Europe, delivers passengers to multiple skiing zones across the surrounding mountains.

Location: Visp District

Elevation above the sea: 1,624 m

Shares border with: Macugnaga, Alagna Valsesia, Ayas, Bionaz, Gressoney-La-Trinité, Valtournenche

Website: https://zermatt.swiss

GPS coordinates: 46.01930,7.74610

Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:14