Zermatt

Findeln chapel or Jakobus der Altere is the chapel in Findeln and is dedicated to St.James, patron saint of pilgrims, and belongs to Zermatt’s older sanctuaries. The winged altarpiece is a piece of cultural heritage unmatched in the Upper Valais. ...

Chapel in der Wildi is a striking white chapel that stands on the road running through the village of Randa. The small sanctuary is dedicated to the Virgin Mary. The chapel “in der Wildi” was built in 1882 and is ...

The English Church is an important part of Zermatt’s history and traditions. It is closely linked to the British visitors who were among the first to want to see and experience the Matterhorn. For Zermatt, the English Church occupies an ...

Summer is right around the corner and it is starting to be a wonderful weather to go hiking in Zermatt. Hiking up to the churches and chapels in Zermatt is one way to enjoy your stay in Zermatt. Whether you ...

Taschalplauf is open running race that has long been popular in Tasch. Combining sport and pleasure, it features a traditional Alperfest or alpine celebration on the high pastures at Taschalp. The course of 7.64 kilometers incorporates a climb of 780 ...

Matterhorn Ultraks Trail 30K is a course that demands a great deal of effort, even through endurance athletes regard it as medium distance. Runners cover total of 30 kilometers, with ascents and descents of 2000 vertical meters. The 30K race ...

Summer is almost here in Zermatt. You can ski in Zermatt even during summer, or since it is nice and warm, it is an excellent season to go hiking. But if you’re a jogger, or love to run, there are ...

Zermatt to Furi is a hiking trial that leads from Zermatt straight to Furi. Allow plenty of time for this walk since there are wonderful restaurants on the route. After the last houses at the end of the village of ...

Winkelmatten to Furi is another excellent trail. This winter hiking trail crosses the quarter at the far end of Zermatt in the direction of Furi. Along the way it leads across snow blanketed meadows, through forest and past romantic, secluded ...

Sunnegga to Tufteren is also an ideal walk for people with families. This fairly flat winter walk leads from Sunnegga through sparse woodland to Tufteren. This trail is a restful, romantic and sunny winter walk. Snow weighs down the branches ...