ZERMATT MATTERHORN
📍Zermatt, Valais, Switzerland
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- Vertical drop
- 7,216 ft*
- Skiable terrain
- 5,000 acres*
- Avg snowfall
- 280 in*
- Lifts
- 54
THE FOOD SCENE
Reserve Chez Vrony for a mountain lunch in Findeln, with house-made alpine products and a view of the Matterhorn. Back in the village, Whymper-Stube serves fondue and raclette, and Schäferstube adds Julen-family lamb to the Valais menu. Fuchs at Bahnhofstrasse 28 works for breakfast before the lifts.
APRÈS-SKI & NIGHTLIFE
Hennu Stall is the lively option on the Furi–Zermatt valley run. In the village, Elsie’s Bar at Kirchplatz is a quieter choice for wine or Champagne and a light bite during its winter food service.
DINING PICKS
6 curated spots for eating and drinking at Zermatt Matterhorn
On-Mountain Dining
On-Mountain2 picks
Chez Vrony
Findeln above Zermatt, at 2,100 metres
A century-old family mountain restaurant in Findeln at 2,100 metres, with Matterhorn views and organic house products including dried meat, sausage, and alpine cheese.
Why We Like It
Reserve a lunch table in Findeln for the Matterhorn view and house-made alpine cheese and cured meat.
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Hennu Stall
Bottom of the Furi–Zermatt valley slope
An après-ski hut at the bottom of the Furi–Zermatt valley slope with a DJ, beer, dancing, and an Aroleidwald address.
Why We Like It
A lively stop for music and dancing near the bottom of the Furi–Zermatt valley run.
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In Town
4 picks
Whymper-Stube
Bahnhofstrasse 80, central Zermatt
A central Zermatt dining room for traditional Swiss dishes, including cheese fondue and raclette, alongside regional wines and spirits.
Why We Like It
Choose it when the group wants fondue, raclette, and regional wine in central Zermatt.
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Elsie's Bar
Kirchplatz 16, central Zermatt
A central Zermatt wine-and-Champagne bar with a small selection of Swiss and international delicacies and a winter food program.
Why We Like It
Meet at Kirchplatz for wine or Champagne and a lighter evening meal when the winter food menu is running.
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Bäckerei Fuchs – Bahnhofstrasse Café
Bahnhofstrasse 28, Zermatt village
A bakery café a short walk from the railway station, with breakfast, coffee and pastries from the family bakery.
Why We Like It
Sit down for coffee at number 28 or pick up a pastry for the journey. Fuchs also has a separate takeaway shop farther along Bahnhofstrasse at number 72.
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Schäferstube
Zermatt
A cozy Zermatt dining room for Valais specialties, including raclette, cheese and meat fondue, and Julen-family lamb from a wood-fired grill.
Why We Like It
Choose it for a traditional Valais dinner: cheese specialties and Julen-family lamb give the menu a clear connection to the region.
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Plan your meal
Check whether your chosen venue takes reservations or uses a walk-in waitlist. For mountain dining, plan around lift access and service times.