Town With Views Of The Matterhorn - Zermatt, Switzerland

Zermatt feels like a postcard brought to life—wooden chalets draped in flowers, narrow lanes scented with pine, a rushing glacial river running through the village, and cowbells echoing softly from the surrounding hillsides. From almost every street the Matterhorn appears and disappears, framed by rooftops and ridgelines as you walk. It feels almost alive, watching over the town.

This car-free alpine village sits among some of the highest peaks in the Swiss Alps, with the Matterhorn towering above everything. Look up and you’ll spot cable cars and mountain trains gliding toward viewpoints like Sunnegga, Gornergrat, and Schwarzsee. Out on the trails, you’ll find mirror-still lakes reflecting the mountain, high alpine meadows, rocky ridges, and sweeping glacier views.

Zermatt is a blend of dramatic mountain scenery, peaceful walking paths, and classic Swiss charm—all anchored by one of the world’s most iconic peaks.

This is what caught my eye - I hope you enjoy!

Villa Margherita, opened in 1902, is part of the Mont Cervin Palace hotel complex.

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The view of the Matterhorn in their backyard..

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This shows Zermatt’s traditional roofs made of heavy, locally sourced stone slabs of schist and slate. These roofs were built to last.

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Hiking we found this spot in Riffelaip, near Zermatt.

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The Zermatt Municipal Library where books are available in English, German, Italian and French.

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Grand Hotel Zermatterhof was built between 1876 and 1879.

Sprugli is a family-owned business established in 1836 and is a pioneer in Swiss chocolate production. The decorative cow outside is a common symbol of Swiss culture and dairy.

The tower of St Mauritius

The mountaineers’ cemetery is a moving reminder of the accidents that have occurred in the mountains around Zermatt. The tranquil site is a memorial to all climbers who have lost their lives here. It is adjacent to St Mauritius Church.

Another section of the Mountaineer Cemetery.

Watering cans hanging for use in cemetery.

The grave of Donald Stephen Williams, from New York City, is one of 50 climbers buried in the Mountaineers’ Cemetery.

The traditional wooden chalet, characteristic of the architecture found in the town.

A typical historic building was once used as a combination of a barn (upper for storage) and stable (lower part for livestock). Today, many of these structure have been converted into residences.

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One of the electric taxis for transport.

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When summer hasn’t quite left and autumn is just beginning to arrive.

Musicians dressed in traditional attire play long, wooden horns.

This sculpture depicts an Alpine ibex, the wild goat of the European Alps with its distinctive sweeping horns. The statue is modeled after a male that was killed in an avalanche, for which a plaster cast was made and later used to create the final artwork

Late-summer blooms cascading out of flower boxes.

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Did you know Switzerland exports only about 1-1.5% of its total wine production. This is because domestic consumption is high leaving little to be exported.

The Matterhorn—famous, photographed, and still breathtaking every single time.

What you should know:

• Credit/debit cards are widely accepted.

• Contactless payments (Apple Pay, Google Pay, etc.) are very common.

• Locals are generally friendly but reserved – polite and helpful.

• The main languages are German, but many people do speak English.

• The currency is the Swiss franc (CHF).

• You will need a valid passport and a power convertor if you are coming from the US.

• There are many restaurant and food options.

• Tipping is not expected but some people do round up.

• The village of Zermatt is car-free. You will need to park your car in the nearby town of Tasch and take a shuttle train to Zermatt. 

• Walking or biking is a great way to get around the city.

• There are electric taxis used for local transport.

For more information: Zermatt, Switzerland

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