Matterhorn base area

Zermatt, Switzerland

The area closest to the mountain, home to cable car stations and mountain restaurants.

Places in Matterhorn base area

Bergrestaurant Blatten A traditional mountain restaurant, family-run for over 40 years with exceptional service and attention to detail.
Cervo Mountain Resort bar A stylish après-ski bar at the base of the ski hill, part of a design-forward mountain resort.

Best time to visit: December to April for skiing, or June to September for hiking with clear Matterhorn views.
Getting around: Zermatt is entirely car-free; visitors arrive by train and get around on foot or via electric taxis and cable cars to the surrounding peaks.
Currency: Swiss Franc (CHF)
Language: German (Swiss German). English is widely spoken.
Timezone: CET (UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer)
Current trends: Zermatt's fine dining reputation continues to grow, with restaurants like Heimat/Fernweh at the Grand Hotel Zermatterhof earning Michelin recognition for showcasing fresh seasonal ingredients from the surrounding Valais region.

Zermatt village centre — The car-free heart of town, home to the main shopping street and most restaurants.
Findeln — A small hamlet above the village known for traditional mountain restaurants with panoramic views.