Zermatt Neighborhoods: 4 Area Guides
Zermatt's village spreads along the valley floor, from the busy centre near the station to quieter areas such as Winkelmatten and Steinmatte. These guides explain what each part of the village is like and how far it is from the lifts and station.
Zermatt neighborhood guides
Oberdorf Zermatt: The Quiet Upper Village Neighborhood Guide
Oberdorf is Zermatt's upper village: meadow-edged streets, Matterhorn views and a short walk to the center. It suits travelers who want quiet over bustle, and it is close to the Sunnegga and Matterhorn Express lifts.
Spiss, Zermatt: A Guide to the Spiss District
Spiss is a residential quarter in Zermatt that the municipality wants to upgrade, with a project lead being recruited for the task. It is a place to locate on the map and pass through rather than a sightseeing stop, so plan your days around Zermatt's named sights and use the official map tools to place Spiss on the ground.
Steinmatte, Zermatt: A Quiet Riverside District Guide
Steinmatte is the small, calm quarter of Zermatt just across the Vispa from the Kirchplatz, which puts the Matterhorn Museum, the village center and the valley lifts within a short walk. It suits travelers who want quiet evenings and an easy walk into town, and it is less useful if you plan to eat out late or want to be at the lift station in minutes.
Winkelmatten Zermatt: Which Quiet Quarter to Choose
Winkelmatten is the chalet-and-meadow quarter at the southern end of Zermatt, set above the busy center with a constant view of the Matterhorn. It has a 1607 chapel, a free playground that never closes, a handful of vacation apartments and a village restaurant. Here is what is there, who it suits and how to get in and out.