Our Guidebook for Zermatt
Restaurants in center of Zermatt
Here you will find our best places to eat in Zermatt, with notes for each restaurant.
very good restaurant with typical Swiss dishes. The fondues are very good here.
6 locals recommend
Walliserstube
2 Gryfelblattevery good restaurant with typical Swiss dishes. The fondues are very good here.
Good Swiss restaurant. You can also eat excellent pizzas and Swiss dishes. It is located in the main street of Zermatt. Good atmosphere
Walliserkanne
32 BahnhofstrasseGood Swiss restaurant. You can also eat excellent pizzas and Swiss dishes. It is located in the main street of Zermatt. Good atmosphere
Very good restaurant that only serves dishes based on lamb meat. Very successful vintage atmosphere and decoration.
13 locals recommend
Chez Heini
45 WiestistrasseVery good restaurant that only serves dishes based on lamb meat. Very successful vintage atmosphere and decoration.
Quality restaurant specializing in meat grilled over a wood fire. The grill is located in the restaurant and is visible from the tables. The meat is delicious and the setting of the restaurant is very pleasant. The prices are a bit higher.
Le Gitan Grill
64 BahnhofstrasseQuality restaurant specializing in meat grilled over a wood fire. The grill is located in the restaurant and is visible from the tables. The meat is delicious and the setting of the restaurant is very pleasant. The prices are a bit higher.
Very nice bar and restaurant. You will eat the best burgers in Zermatt, in a relaxed atmosphere.
10 locals recommend
Brown Cow - pub
41 BahnhofstrasseVery nice bar and restaurant. You will eat the best burgers in Zermatt, in a relaxed atmosphere.
Wonderful restaurant located between Zermatt and Furi. Accessible on foot in summer from Zermatt (about 30 minutes) or by cable car (down 10 minutes on foot from the Furi station). This restaurant is also open in winter and accessible from the ski slopes. This restaurant is a gem in Zermatt, both the location and the food are delicious.
Bergrestaurant Blatten
66 PostfachWonderful restaurant located between Zermatt and Furi. Accessible on foot in summer from Zermatt (about 30 minutes) or by cable car (down 10 minutes on foot from the Furi station). This restaurant is also open in winter and accessible from the ski slopes. This restaurant is a gem in Zermatt, both the location and the food are delicious.
Excellent address for pizzas. In summer, the huge terrace is very pleasant and sunny ☀️. Also ideal place to drink a coffee.
Pizzeria Ristorante Molino Zermatt
Excellent address for pizzas. In summer, the huge terrace is very pleasant and sunny ☀️. Also ideal place to drink a coffee.
Certainly the best bakery in Zermatt. We go there regularly for breakfast or for a coffee.
Bäckerei Bistro Fuchs
Certainly the best bakery in Zermatt. We go there regularly for breakfast or for a coffee.
A good restaurant to eat delicious soups or simply drink a coffee. A place that we really appreciate.
10 locals recommend
Petit Royal
7b BahnhofstrasseA good restaurant to eat delicious soups or simply drink a coffee. A place that we really appreciate.
Parks & Nature
Incredible panorama on the Matterhorn from an altitude of 3089m. Unobstructed view of the Monte Rosa massif and 29 peaks over 4000 m. To do absolutely.
69 locals recommend
Gornergrat Railway
1 BahnhofplatzIncredible panorama on the Matterhorn from an altitude of 3089m. Unobstructed view of the Monte Rosa massif and 29 peaks over 4000 m. To do absolutely.
Accessible from the Furi gondola station. From there, you will have to walk about 20 minutes before reaching this suspension bridge. Then you will access a children's park and a grilled area. Accessible only outside the winter period.
7 locals recommend
Hangebrucke
FuriAccessible from the Furi gondola station. From there, you will have to walk about 20 minutes before reaching this suspension bridge. Then you will access a children's park and a grilled area. Accessible only outside the winter period.
Magnificent hike of around 8 hours, departing from the village of Zermatt. This is the base camp for the ascent of the Matterhorn. This alpine hike requires a level of mountaineer (demanding hike). We recommend this walk between June and August and have complete and adequate equipment with you. You will find yourself at the foot of the Matterhorn.
6 locals recommend
Hörnli Hut
Magnificent hike of around 8 hours, departing from the village of Zermatt. This is the base camp for the ascent of the Matterhorn. This alpine hike requires a level of mountaineer (demanding hike). We recommend this walk between June and August and have complete and adequate equipment with you. You will find yourself at the foot of the Matterhorn.
Riffelsee
Beautiful mountain lake. great photos to take in the summer.
Accessible on foot or by cable car, this magical place will bring you closer to the Matterhorn. There is also a restaurant on site, open seasonally.
Schwarzsee
Accessible on foot or by cable car, this magical place will bring you closer to the Matterhorn. There is also a restaurant on site, open seasonally.
Accessible from the departure of the cable cars of the "Talstation Matterhorn glacier Paradise", you will reach the summit of the small Matterhorn located at 3883 meters. Do not forget to take warm clothes in summer as in winter. At the top, you will find an elevator that will allow you to reach a platform with a 360 degree panorama of the mountains around Zermatt. Wonderful experience.
Matterhorn Glacier Paradise
Accessible from the departure of the cable cars of the "Talstation Matterhorn glacier Paradise", you will reach the summit of the small Matterhorn located at 3883 meters. Do not forget to take warm clothes in summer as in winter. At the top, you will find an elevator that will allow you to reach a platform with a 360 degree panorama of the mountains around Zermatt. Wonderful experience.
The 5 lakes trail is certainly the most beautiful easy hike in Zermatt. To start this hike, you have to take the Sunnegga funicular, then a gondola to Blauherd station. The hike is a loop, it takes about 2 hours to complete the tour. This hike is only open during the summer season. You can observe the reflection of the Matterhorn in 3 of the 5 lakes! A hike that we particularly like to do as a family ;-).
5 Lakes Walk
The 5 lakes trail is certainly the most beautiful easy hike in Zermatt. To start this hike, you have to take the Sunnegga funicular, then a gondola to Blauherd station. The hike is a loop, it takes about 2 hours to complete the tour. This hike is only open during the summer season. You can observe the reflection of the Matterhorn in 3 of the 5 lakes! A hike that we particularly like to do as a family ;-).
In July 2019, the opening of the Zermatt-Zmutt culture trail took place. This hike is easy and accessible to all. It starts in front of the big church in the center of Zermatt. It traces peasant life about a hundred years ago. It ends in the beautiful village of Z'mut. In this village there are several restaurants. Very nice hike ;-). Only open during the summer season.
kulturweg-zermatt
KirchplatzIn July 2019, the opening of the Zermatt-Zmutt culture trail took place. This hike is easy and accessible to all. It starts in front of the big church in the center of Zermatt. It traces peasant life about a hundred years ago. It ends in the beautiful village of Z'mut. In this village there are several restaurants. Very nice hike ;-). Only open during the summer season.
Essentials
Large supermarket, located in the Victoria shopping centre, opposite Zermatt train station. You will find everything you need to cook in our studio, including organic products. Lots of organic products.
53 locals recommend
Coop Supermarkt Zermatt
6 Bahnhofpl.Large supermarket, located in the Victoria shopping centre, opposite Zermatt train station. You will find everything you need to cook in our studio, including organic products. Lots of organic products.
Is comparable to the COOP supermarket, but is in the center of the village. Also many organic products are available there. It is located in the center of the village of Zermatt.
113 locals recommend
Migros Supermarkt
12 HofmattstrasseIs comparable to the COOP supermarket, but is in the center of the village. Also many organic products are available there. It is located in the center of the village of Zermatt.
This is the only place in Zermatt to have your clothes cleaned. It is located in the Victoria Centre, opposite the Zermatt train station.
Chemische Reinigung Womy-Express
4 Bahnhofpl.This is the only place in Zermatt to have your clothes cleaned. It is located in the Victoria Centre, opposite the Zermatt train station.
Denner Partner
1 SpissstrasseBudget supermarket in Zermatt.
Taxi Bolero
90 SpissstrasseTaxi company in Zermatt.
Shopping
Our favorite mountain shop. You will find all the major brands there (Patagonia, Mammut, etc.). They often do great deals on multiple items.
Yosemite Zermatt
20 BahnhofstrasseOur favorite mountain shop. You will find all the major brands there (Patagonia, Mammut, etc.). They often do great deals on multiple items.
Matterland Souvenirs
24 BahnhofstrasseSouvenir shop with lots of choices. Located on the main street of Zermatt.
Excellent store to buy good quality mountain equipment at fair prices. Rental of ski equipment in winter and electric bikes in summer also available at affordable prices.
Decathlon Mountain Store
Excellent store to buy good quality mountain equipment at fair prices. Rental of ski equipment in winter and electric bikes in summer also available at affordable prices.
The North Face Store
Nordface store with lots of choices.
Mammut Store Zermatt
3 BahnhofstrasseIconic store for the Mammut brand.
Entertainment & Activities
Unmissable activities in Zermatt.
Nice visit through superb gorges. About 30 minutes of visit. The site is accessible on foot from the village of Zermatt. The price for the visit is CHF 5.- for adults and free for children. Accessible only outside the winter season.
8 locals recommend
Gorner Gorge
27 AroleitNice visit through superb gorges. About 30 minutes of visit. The site is accessible on foot from the village of Zermatt. The price for the visit is CHF 5.- for adults and free for children. Accessible only outside the winter season.
very nice museum, with a reproduction of the beginnings of the village of Zermatt in the basement. You will discover the history of the first ascents of the Matterhorn.
78 locals recommend
Matterhorn Museum - Zermatlantis
11 Kirchpl.very nice museum, with a reproduction of the beginnings of the village of Zermatt in the basement. You will discover the history of the first ascents of the Matterhorn.
Skating rink in the center of the village, available only during the winter season. Ice skate rental, in the "Intersport" store, located next to the ice rink.
Ice Rink Zermatt
7 HofmattstrasseSkating rink in the center of the village, available only during the winter season. Ice skate rental, in the "Intersport" store, located next to the ice rink.
Incredible toboggan run, for about 10 minutes downhill. It is considered the most beautiful toboggan run in the Alps during the winter season only. Toboggan rental at Rotenboden station, accessible by the Gornergrat train.
Rotenboden station
Incredible toboggan run, for about 10 minutes downhill. It is considered the most beautiful toboggan run in the Alps during the winter season only. Toboggan rental at Rotenboden station, accessible by the Gornergrat train.
Pfarrkirche St. Mauritius
KirchplatzFormer village church of Zermatt. Free visit.
Great activity for the whole family. We recommend this place. For a wonderful day of tree climbing.
9 locals recommend
Forest Fun Park Zermatt
121 Zen SteckenstrasseGreat activity for the whole family. We recommend this place. For a wonderful day of tree climbing.
The Zermatt tourist office will answer all your questions in several languages. Very competent service. It is on your right as you exit Zermatt station.
6 locals recommend
Zermatt Tourismus
5 Bahnhofpl.The Zermatt tourist office will answer all your questions in several languages. Very competent service. It is on your right as you exit Zermatt station.
The Zermatt tourist office will answer all your questions in several languages. Very competent service. It is on your right as you exit Zermatt station.
Fly Zermatt Paragliding
2 Bahnhofpl.The Zermatt tourist office will answer all your questions in several languages. Very competent service. It is on your right as you exit Zermatt station.
Helicopter tour as close as possible to the Matterhorn. Wonderful experience, but quite expensive.
Air Zermatt
12 Bahnhofpl.Helicopter tour as close as possible to the Matterhorn. Wonderful experience, but quite expensive.
Ideal place to rent quality downhill e-bikes, for the dirt roads in the mountains around Zermatt. Superb activity during the summer season.
Bike Arena Zermatt
Ideal place to rent quality downhill e-bikes, for the dirt roads in the mountains around Zermatt. Superb activity during the summer season.
ski and snowboard equipment rental
Shops to rent your equipment for winter sports.
FLEXRENT
25 MatterstrasseIdeal place for renting equipment for winter sports, close to the Sunnegga funicular.
Ski rental close to the departure for Matterhorn Glacier Paradise.
Dorsaz Sport, INTERSPORT Ski Rental Zermatt
121 SchluhmattstrasseSki rental close to the departure for Matterhorn Glacier Paradise.
Intersport Glacier
19 BahnhofstrasseSki and equipment rental, in the center of Zermatt.
Restaurants in the moutains
Excellent restaurant on the ski slopes. We go there regularly. The view of the Matterhorn from the terrace is magnificent. Certainly one of the best places to eat on the slopes.
Buffet & Bar Riffelberg
Excellent restaurant on the ski slopes. We go there regularly. The view of the Matterhorn from the terrace is magnificent. Certainly one of the best places to eat on the slopes.
Unmissable restaurant on the edge of the ski slopes. A beautifully decorated and pleasant place, with a view of the Matterhorn.
30 locals recommend
Chez Vrony
FindelnUnmissable restaurant on the edge of the ski slopes. A beautifully decorated and pleasant place, with a view of the Matterhorn.