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History of Air Zermatt Part 2

Air Zermatt was the first company to use the tripod with an invention of an industrialist, Walter Habegger. By 1973, Air Zermatt was the first company in Switzerland to have a doctor on the base. Since 1983, Air Zermatt had ...

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History of Air Zermatt Part 1

Since 1968, Air Zermatt has been the epitome of speed and reliability. Whether it is a matter of bringing speedy help to people who have had accidents in the Valais Alps or carrying out transportation or sightseeing flights, Zermatt relies ...

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5 Seenweg Trail or Five Lakes Walk Part 1

Summer is just around the corner in Zermatt. With nice warm weathers, many visitors go to Zermatt to enjoy summer skiing, which is one of the most popular things to do in Zermatt in summer. With the warm weather and ...

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Churches and Chapels in Zermatt Part 10

Parish church of St.Mauritis Zermatt is the focus of a vibrant community. The parish is one of the liveliest in the whole Upper Valais. Locals and visitors from all over the world attend Mass here. The first historical record of ...

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Churches and Chapels in Zermatt Part 9

Winkelmatten chapel or Zur Heiligen Familie is a gem, located at the end of the village in the Winkelmatten quarter. Many couples choose this chapel for their marriage. Built in 1607, the chapel is a smaller scale copy of the ...

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Churches and Chapels in Zermatt Part 8

Taschalp chapel offers a rewarding excursion destination in summer. The alpine pastures are located in a high mountain valley at an altitude of 2210 meters. Both the chapel and the nearby cheese dairy are well worth visit. The first chapel ...

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Churches and Chapels in Zermatt Part 7

Riffelberg chapel or Bruder Kaus is a peaceful place of worship that stands on a mound facing the Matterhorn at an altitude of 2590 meters. The view from the “Buder Klaus” chapel at Riffelberg of the Matterhorn and the valley ...

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Churches and Chapels in Zermatt Part 6

Ranft Chapel is dedicated to St.Nicholas of Flue, also known as Brother Klaus who is one of Switzerland’s best known patron saints. The small Ranft chapel was built in 1961 with a beautiful statue adorns for its interior. It was ...

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Churches and Chapels in Zermatt Part 5

Gornergrat chapel or Bernhard von Aosta on the Gornergrat is one of Zermatt’s most visited places of worship. Visitors from all over the world stop to light a candle and enjoy the soothing tranquility of this mountain sanctuary. After the ...

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