Guidebook for Zermatt
Food Scene
Zum See 24, +41 27 967 20 45
The freshest ingredients delivered daily are processed into specialities in the tiny kitchen. This includes fine fish and fish dishes, homemade pasta and desserts all the year round. They serve fresh game specialities in late summer and autumn. A varied wine list of local specialities and Italian and French classics is put together with care each season. “Zum See” is also open in the evenings for private occasions and events. Every Thursday in the winter season is a “fondue chinoise winter lodge evening”!
31 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Zum See
24 Zum SeeZum See 24, +41 27 967 20 45
The freshest ingredients delivered daily are processed into specialities in the tiny kitchen. This includes fine fish and fish dishes, homemade pasta and desserts all the year round. They serve fresh game specialities in late summer and autumn. A varied wine list of local specialities and Italian and French classics is put together with care each season. “Zum See” is also open in the evenings for private occasions and events. Every Thursday in the winter season is a “fondue chinoise winter lodge evening”!
Fluhalp, +41 27 967 25 97
Bergrestaurant Fluhalp, at 2606 metres, is in the middle of the skiing and hiking area of Sunnegga-Blauherd-Rothorn, which can also be reached on foot in winter.
The spacious sun terrace with a magnificent view of the Matterhorn is an open invitation to linger and enjoy your meal. During the winter season, which runs from Christmas to Easter, there is a live band and a good mood is guaranteed. During the summer, Fluhalp offers overnight accommodation in rooms and dormitories.
Experience the romance of an overnight stay in an alpine hut, with unforgettable sunrises and sunsets, mountain hikes and high-alpine tours. The Matterhorn reflected in the Stellisee mountain lake provides a wonderful motif for landscape and panorama photographs.
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fluhalp
Fluhalp, +41 27 967 25 97
Bergrestaurant Fluhalp, at 2606 metres, is in the middle of the skiing and hiking area of Sunnegga-Blauherd-Rothorn, which can also be reached on foot in winter.
The spacious sun terrace with a magnificent view of the Matterhorn is an open invitation to linger and enjoy your meal. During the winter season, which runs from Christmas to Easter, there is a live band and a good mood is guaranteed. During the summer, Fluhalp offers overnight accommodation in rooms and dormitories.
Experience the romance of an overnight stay in an alpine hut, with unforgettable sunrises and sunsets, mountain hikes and high-alpine tours. The Matterhorn reflected in the Stellisee mountain lake provides a wonderful motif for landscape and panorama photographs.
Findeln, +41 27 967 25 88
The Findlerhof restaurant is located in the middle of a unique hiking and skiing area in Findeln, above Zermatt (2051 m.a.s.l.). The breathtaking view of the Matterhorn, the exquisite cuisine and wines are among the countless reasons why you can switch off and really enjoy yourself in a cosy, family atmosphere at the Findlerhof.
It warms your heart and makes you feel at home.
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Findlerhof
FindelnFindeln, +41 27 967 25 88
The Findlerhof restaurant is located in the middle of a unique hiking and skiing area in Findeln, above Zermatt (2051 m.a.s.l.). The breathtaking view of the Matterhorn, the exquisite cuisine and wines are among the countless reasons why you can switch off and really enjoy yourself in a cosy, family atmosphere at the Findlerhof.
It warms your heart and makes you feel at home.
Findeln, +41 27 967 25 52
Chez Vrony, at 2130 metres in Findeln above Zermatt, is one of the few restaurants still serving organic home produce from livestock raised solely on alpine grass. The dried beef, homemade sausage and alpine cheeses are based on traditional recipes, handed down over generations.
Enjoy a warm welcome, genuine hospitality, a breathtaking view of the Matterhorn, and time to yourself – that is what Chez Vrony offers. From a small, sparsely furnished mountain farmhouse to a multiple-award-winning culinary venue, the restaurant embodies the living history of a Zermatt family going back 100 years.
Vrony and Max Cotting-Julen, together with their team, offer guests authentic, natural cuisine using fresh ingredients, with traditional local dishes, enhanced with international influences.
30 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Chez Vrony
FindelnFindeln, +41 27 967 25 52
Chez Vrony, at 2130 metres in Findeln above Zermatt, is one of the few restaurants still serving organic home produce from livestock raised solely on alpine grass. The dried beef, homemade sausage and alpine cheeses are based on traditional recipes, handed down over generations.
Enjoy a warm welcome, genuine hospitality, a breathtaking view of the Matterhorn, and time to yourself – that is what Chez Vrony offers. From a small, sparsely furnished mountain farmhouse to a multiple-award-winning culinary venue, the restaurant embodies the living history of a Zermatt family going back 100 years.
Vrony and Max Cotting-Julen, together with their team, offer guests authentic, natural cuisine using fresh ingredients, with traditional local dishes, enhanced with international influences.
Bahnhofstrasse 5, +41 27 966 00 00
The Schweizerhof’s most daring restaurant of Peruvian and Asian inspiration with a wide selection of ceviche, red tuna, yuzu salmon with lime and coriander, mango and citrus bream...It offers a combination of freshness and delicate acidity: the ingredients are brought together à la minute, raw or marinated, the products, rare in Europe, are well-sourced.
La Muña
5 BahnhofstrasseBahnhofstrasse 5, +41 27 966 00 00
The Schweizerhof’s most daring restaurant of Peruvian and Asian inspiration with a wide selection of ceviche, red tuna, yuzu salmon with lime and coriander, mango and citrus bream...It offers a combination of freshness and delicate acidity: the ingredients are brought together à la minute, raw or marinated, the products, rare in Europe, are well-sourced.
Bahnhofstrasse 5, +41 27 966 00 00
In this immense «show kitchen», the preparation and cooking are live. Each ingredient is carefully selected, always with a preference for local and Valais origins. An example? On the menu the selection “Swiss Gourmet” scrupulously honoured by the Chef. Succulent meats, grilled on request, American style - a lively flame and a BBQ XXL. Great classics are prepared with a delicious twist. Pizzas are organic - home-made dough, olive oil and tomatoes come directly from Italy... - prepared by real pizza chefs. Desserts, just like the rest of the menu, are intended to be shared - coffee & hazelnut Paris-Brest, delicate tart for two, to be customised with whipped cream, vanilla, a compote...
Cocktail Bar Schweizerhof
5 BahnhofstrasseBahnhofstrasse 5, +41 27 966 00 00
In this immense «show kitchen», the preparation and cooking are live. Each ingredient is carefully selected, always with a preference for local and Valais origins. An example? On the menu the selection “Swiss Gourmet” scrupulously honoured by the Chef. Succulent meats, grilled on request, American style - a lively flame and a BBQ XXL. Great classics are prepared with a delicious twist. Pizzas are organic - home-made dough, olive oil and tomatoes come directly from Italy... - prepared by real pizza chefs. Desserts, just like the rest of the menu, are intended to be shared - coffee & hazelnut Paris-Brest, delicate tart for two, to be customised with whipped cream, vanilla, a compote...
Testa Grigia
Simple but great Italian food for a very low budget
Fantastic food & wine... great seafood
Own by a Swedish ladies
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Chalet Etoile
Localita' Plan MaisonFantastic food & wine... great seafood
Own by a Swedish ladies
Foyer des Guides
Località Laviel / PesseyFantastic Italian food!
Andreas Alm, Kirchstrasse 38, +41 79 851 17 68
Looking for something different in Zermatt? They offer creative cooking, fresh flavours and an exciting blackboard menu of innovative dishes that change daily. Regional and seasonal when possible; high-quality ingredients; vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free dishes available plus our popular Tasting/Degustation Menu. Excellent service and a cosy, welcoming atmosphere in the heart of Zermatt village. Reservations essential.
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Brasserie Uno
38 KirchstrasseAndreas Alm, Kirchstrasse 38, +41 79 851 17 68
Looking for something different in Zermatt? They offer creative cooking, fresh flavours and an exciting blackboard menu of innovative dishes that change daily. Regional and seasonal when possible; high-quality ingredients; vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free dishes available plus our popular Tasting/Degustation Menu. Excellent service and a cosy, welcoming atmosphere in the heart of Zermatt village. Reservations essential.
Riedweg 156, +41 27 968 12 12
Inspired by the lively markets of the East, the Bazaar is the heart of CERVO. This is the place where everyone gets together: modern nomads, explorers and locals. The atmosphere is relaxed, people chat, drink, meet, dine. The delicious dishes are mostly vegetarian and are served throughout the day.
Bazaar by CERVO
156 RiedwegRiedweg 156, +41 27 968 12 12
Inspired by the lively markets of the East, the Bazaar is the heart of CERVO. This is the place where everyone gets together: modern nomads, explorers and locals. The atmosphere is relaxed, people chat, drink, meet, dine. The delicious dishes are mostly vegetarian and are served throughout the day.
Riedweg 156, +41 27 968 12 12
The Madre Nostra celebrates Italy’s culinary tradition in all its deliciousness. Modern creations and refined classics with all the wonderful treasures Mother Earth has to offer. To make sure that they reach your table as fresh as possible, the ingredients come directly from local farms and fishermen. From homemade pasta to delicious interpretations of grilled meat and fish, the Madre Nostra carries Italian cuisine in its heart and on its plate.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
CERVO Puro
156 RiedwegRiedweg 156, +41 27 968 12 12
The Madre Nostra celebrates Italy’s culinary tradition in all its deliciousness. Modern creations and refined classics with all the wonderful treasures Mother Earth has to offer. To make sure that they reach your table as fresh as possible, the ingredients come directly from local farms and fishermen. From homemade pasta to delicious interpretations of grilled meat and fish, the Madre Nostra carries Italian cuisine in its heart and on its plate.
Riedstrasse 2, +41 27 966 76 00
Enjoy Tradition Julen. This is how the Valais, raclette, cheese and meat fondue, chateaubriand, fillet steak and Zermatt lamb specialities taste from the charcoal grill. The rustic-homely Schäferstube is the most traditional of the nine Julen businesses – without adding a tiny speck of dust. Contemporary, versatile, sincere and simply delicious. Paul Julen pursues his two great passions with the rustic-homely “stübli” (traditional lounges): the life of a publican and a shepherd. His fervour for quality wines, good food and rearing his own sheep also warms the hearts of guests, who quickly become regular visitors. We recommend to book early!
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Schäferstube
2 RiedstrasseRiedstrasse 2, +41 27 966 76 00
Enjoy Tradition Julen. This is how the Valais, raclette, cheese and meat fondue, chateaubriand, fillet steak and Zermatt lamb specialities taste from the charcoal grill. The rustic-homely Schäferstube is the most traditional of the nine Julen businesses – without adding a tiny speck of dust. Contemporary, versatile, sincere and simply delicious. Paul Julen pursues his two great passions with the rustic-homely “stübli” (traditional lounges): the life of a publican and a shepherd. His fervour for quality wines, good food and rearing his own sheep also warms the hearts of guests, who quickly become regular visitors. We recommend to book early!
Findeln, +41 27 967 34 51
Like in paradise. Everyone has his own idea of paradise. For many it is a symbol of a perfect place, a place of longing. The @Paradise combines this myth with breathtaking views of the Matterhorn, young cuisine and warm hospitality. Let us spoil you as if in paradise and enjoy happy, pleasurable and sunny moments at 2’230 meters altitude.
Paradies
Findeln, +41 27 967 34 51
Like in paradise. Everyone has his own idea of paradise. For many it is a symbol of a perfect place, a place of longing. The @Paradise combines this myth with breathtaking views of the Matterhorn, young cuisine and warm hospitality. Let us spoil you as if in paradise and enjoy happy, pleasurable and sunny moments at 2’230 meters altitude.
Stafelalp, +41 27 967 30 62
At 2'220 m, at the foot of the majestic Matterhorn you can find our restaurant Stafelalp. With direct connection to the slopes in winter and in the middle of the hiking trail network in summer. Is it inside with in a cosy ambiance with a fireplace or on the sunny terrace and a breath-taking view of the Matterhorn, every guest will find a place to enjoy the day.
Our chef Hubert Koenig and his team create homemade and seasonal specialities with a modern touch. Meat-lovers as well as vegetarians will have their wishes fulfilled with the menu. Of course, the traditional cheese fondue is also served up here. The culinary highlights are accompanied by a well-chosen wine list with various wines from Switzerland and the surroundings.
Stafelalp
Matterhorn TrailStafelalp, +41 27 967 30 62
At 2'220 m, at the foot of the majestic Matterhorn you can find our restaurant Stafelalp. With direct connection to the slopes in winter and in the middle of the hiking trail network in summer. Is it inside with in a cosy ambiance with a fireplace or on the sunny terrace and a breath-taking view of the Matterhorn, every guest will find a place to enjoy the day.
Our chef Hubert Koenig and his team create homemade and seasonal specialities with a modern touch. Meat-lovers as well as vegetarians will have their wishes fulfilled with the menu. Of course, the traditional cheese fondue is also served up here. The culinary highlights are accompanied by a well-chosen wine list with various wines from Switzerland and the surroundings.
Drinks & Nightlife
Bahnhofstrasse 55
The Ruden Bar and Stars Bar are part of the five-star Zermatterhof hotel, built by a 19th century citizens’ cooperative and central to the town’s history as a world-renowned ski resort. The Ruden has a more relaxed atmosphere, with an open fireplace and a selection of snacks, making it a great place for a casual chat or meeting. The Stars Bar, on the other hand, is slightly more formal and sophisticated, with an extensive cocktail menu and decor resembling a Victorian gentlemen’s club.
Grand Hotel Zermatterhof
55 BahnhofstrasseBahnhofstrasse 55
The Ruden Bar and Stars Bar are part of the five-star Zermatterhof hotel, built by a 19th century citizens’ cooperative and central to the town’s history as a world-renowned ski resort. The Ruden has a more relaxed atmosphere, with an open fireplace and a selection of snacks, making it a great place for a casual chat or meeting. The Stars Bar, on the other hand, is slightly more formal and sophisticated, with an extensive cocktail menu and decor resembling a Victorian gentlemen’s club.
Steinmattstrasse 34
Right in the heart of Zermatt, the Papperla Pub, which has long since become a cult venue and is now an integral part of the Matterhorn village, is a meeting place for locals and tourists, young and old, sportsmen and women and connoisseurs
37 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Papperla Pub
36 SteinmattstrasseSteinmattstrasse 34
Right in the heart of Zermatt, the Papperla Pub, which has long since become a cult venue and is now an integral part of the Matterhorn village, is a meeting place for locals and tourists, young and old, sportsmen and women and connoisseurs
Bahnhofstrasse 70
Dedicated to South American culture. Fiery food, exotic drinks and live music every evening. On Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, club atmosphere is guaranteed
Club Mamacita
70 BahnhofstrasseBahnhofstrasse 70
Dedicated to South American culture. Fiery food, exotic drinks and live music every evening. On Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, club atmosphere is guaranteed
Bahnhofstrasse 41
Here in our club for people over 25 year old the best mix of 70ies, 80ies, 90ies and chart music ensures that the mood on the popular dance floor is extraordinary
Loft Club - clubbing 25+
41 BahnhofstrasseBahnhofstrasse 41
Here in our club for people over 25 year old the best mix of 70ies, 80ies, 90ies and chart music ensures that the mood on the popular dance floor is extraordinary
Bahnhofstrasse 41
Unique in Zermatt and the highlight for fans of high classic live music. The best of soul, funk, jazz and R and B is interpreted here by high-class, international bands between 9.00 pm and 2.00 am.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pink - live music bar
41 BahnhofstrasseBahnhofstrasse 41
Unique in Zermatt and the highlight for fans of high classic live music. The best of soul, funk, jazz and R and B is interpreted here by high-class, international bands between 9.00 pm and 2.00 am.
Sightseeing
Gornergratbahn
1 BahnhofplatzThe Matterhorn – mystical, majestic, the mountain of mountains. No one can escape its fascination. Neither locals nor guests.
52 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Matterhorn
52 SpissstrasseThe Matterhorn – mystical, majestic, the mountain of mountains. No one can escape its fascination. Neither locals nor guests.
The highest cable car station in Europe (3,883 m), with its new restaurant, sets fresh standards in sustainable development. The views of the highest mountains in Italy, France and Switzerland are breathtaking. The ski area on the Theodul Glacier is open 365 days a
28 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Matterhorn Glacier Paradise
Matterhorn Glacier TrailThe highest cable car station in Europe (3,883 m), with its new restaurant, sets fresh standards in sustainable development. The views of the highest mountains in Italy, France and Switzerland are breathtaking. The ski area on the Theodul Glacier is open 365 days a
Parks & Nature
Klein Matterhorn
58 SchluhmattstrasseThe Gorner gorge is a place of exceptional natural beauty. The wooden walkways leading between the towering cliffs provide a dramatic insight into the power of nature.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Gorner Gorge
27 AroleitThe Gorner gorge is a place of exceptional natural beauty. The wooden walkways leading between the towering cliffs provide a dramatic insight into the power of nature.
The lake of the Riffelsee (2,757 m) offers the ultimate in mountain tranquillity. The reflection of the Matterhorn on the surface of the water is one of nature’s finest spectacles.
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Riffelsee
The lake of the Riffelsee (2,757 m) offers the ultimate in mountain tranquillity. The reflection of the Matterhorn on the surface of the water is one of nature’s finest spectacles.
The lake of the Leisee (2,232 m) is Zermatt’s beach and a popular outing for the whole family. With children’s playground, barbecue areas, picnic spots, pavillon for pic nic, play raft – and a glorious view of the Matterhorn.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Leisee
The lake of the Leisee (2,232 m) is Zermatt’s beach and a popular outing for the whole family. With children’s playground, barbecue areas, picnic spots, pavillon for pic nic, play raft – and a glorious view of the Matterhorn.
The Grünsee (2,300 m) is the perfect spot to stop and relax along a walk – for a picnic and swim, while enjoying views of the Matterhorn.
Grünsee
The Grünsee (2,300 m) is the perfect spot to stop and relax along a walk – for a picnic and swim, while enjoying views of the Matterhorn.
The Grindjisee (2,324 m) is a lake of mysterious beauty. Its still surface mirrors the Matterhorn and a pair of larches. The area is heaven for alpine flower enthusiasts.
Grindjisee
The Grindjisee (2,324 m) is a lake of mysterious beauty. Its still surface mirrors the Matterhorn and a pair of larches. The area is heaven for alpine flower enthusiasts.
Getting Around
Bahnhofplatz
BahnhofplatzTäsch
Parking & Train
Hertz
KantonsstrasseSport Shop
Slalom Sport
17 Kirchstrasse2 minutes walk from the apartment
Yosemite Zermatt
20 BahnhofstrasseVery good selection & service
Bayard Zermatt AG
2 BahnhofstrasseLuxury colection
Several store in town
Shopping
Destination Home
2 BrunnmattgasseGreat design gift and decoration fourniture
Puralpina Ag
2 MetzggasseGreat Swiss products
Beautiful store in Zermatt, good concept and very interesting objects made by Swiss artisans
The Swiss Artisans Zermatt
Beautiful store in Zermatt, good concept and very interesting objects made by Swiss artisans