- Must visit
Matterhorn Museum - Zermatlantis
Excellent local museum on Zermatt’s mountaineering history, village life and the first Matterhorn ascent, displayed in a sunken complex.
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Complete guide to Zermatt
Things to do in Zermatt
Discover the best of Zermatt — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Zermatt trip today.
- Recommended
Glacier Palace
Ice palace inside the glacier near Klein Matterhorn, featuring tunnels and ice sculptures in a striking high-alpine setting.
Vernissage Centre Culturel
Contemporary exhibition space in a historic barn, showing changing art and cultural displays in a small, distinctive village setting.
- Must visit
Bahnhofstrasse
Car-free main street lined with traditional buildings, shops and hotels. Ideal for a relaxed walk and a feel for daily village life.
- Must visit
Stellisee
Classic mountain lake viewpoint known for Matterhorn reflections on calm days, with an easy path from Blauherd suitable for many visitors.
- Recommended
Kirchplatz
Central square by the church and museum, a convenient place to pause and take in Zermatt’s historic core and mountain atmosphere.
- Gluten-free
Viande séchée du Valais
Air-dried Valais beef cured in the mountain climate. A classic local speciality, often served in thin slices on a sharing platter.
- Vegetarian
Fondue valaisanne
A rich cheese fondue from Valais, traditionally made with local alpine cheeses and white wine. It is a social staple in mountain restaurants.
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
Raclette du Valais
Raclette cheese melted and scraped over potatoes, pickles and onions. This is one of Valais’s signature comfort foods and a must-try in Zermatt.
Restaurant Schäferstube
Historic casual restaurant known for Valais specialities, fondue and raclette in a traditional alpine setting near the centre.
Restaurant Alpenhof
Refined mountain dining with seasonal Swiss cooking and Matterhorn views. A good choice for a higher-end meal in elegant surroundings.
Walliserkanne
Long-established traditional venue serving Swiss and Valais dishes, especially cheese classics, in a warm wood-lined dining room.
Swiss franc (CHF, symbol Fr.)
Zermatt is pricier than most Alpine resorts, with high hotel rates, costly mountain transport, and restaurant prices well above average in Switzerland.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- CHF 15-25 for takeaway or a simple meal.
- Mid-range
- CHF 30-50 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- CHF 80+ per person for fine dining.
- Coffee
- CHF 4.50-6.50 for a coffee.
Tipping culture
Service is usually included. Round up a few francs in restaurants, cafés, and taxis for good service; larger tips are optional, not expected.
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