Zermatt is a mountain town in southern Switzerland, in the canton of Valais, right by the Italian border and at the foot of the Matterhorn.

Quick Scoop

  • Zermatt is a Swiss Alpine resort town in the German‑speaking part of the canton of Valais.
  • It sits at the upper end of the Mattertal (Matter Valley), at about 1,620 meters above sea level.
  • The town lies directly below the Matterhorn, one of the most famous peaks in the Alps, and is reached mainly by train, as regular cars are not allowed in the village itself.

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