Zermatt
Available inGermanEnglish
The Matterhorn, climbers’ graves and old barns: the car-free village at the foot of the mountain.
I'm your guide, and I'll take you on a tour through the city. You will discover the station square, the English Church, the Hotel Monte Rosa, the Matterhorn Museum, St Maurice’s Church, the mountaineers’ cemetery, the church bridge with its view of the Matterhorn, the Hinterdorf and, to finish, Winkelmatten.
A self-guided audio walk through Zermatt: 10 stops in order plus 20 discovery points, with a picture, a story to listen to and navigation for every stop. Everything runs in WhatsApp, no app, in 2 languages.
- Stops
- 10 + 20
- Distance
- 3.1 km
- Duration
- approx. 1.5 hours
- Languages
- 2
How it works
- 1
Tap “Start in WhatsApp” or scan the QR code. WhatsApp opens with a prepared message, just send it.
- 2
Choose your language. You hear a free welcome and choose your pass: 1 day, 2 days or 1 week.
- 3
Pay with Apple Pay, Google Pay or card. Then the walk starts right in the chat: picture, story, navigation to the next stop.
- 4
Walk in order or explore freely with the map. Headphones recommended.
10 stops in order
Start: Bahnhofplatz. 3.1 km, approx. 1.5 hours at a relaxed pace.
Stops in order Discovery points · Tap a point for picture and title.
1. Bahnhofplatz
📷 Wayne77, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
2. English Church
📷 Andrew Bossi, CC BY-SA 2.5, Wikimedia Commons
3. Hotel Monte Rosa
📷 Alps, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
4. Matterhorn Museum
📷 Tiia Monto, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
5. St. Mauritius Church
📷 Nbltsgndpfrdbrms, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
6. Mountaineers' Cemetery
📷 Whgler, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
7. Kirchbrücke Viewpoint
📷 Andrew Bossi, CC BY-SA 2.5, Wikimedia Commons
8. Hinterdorf
9. Sunnegga Funicular
📷 Tiia Monto, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
10. Winkelmatten
📷 Paebi, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
20 discovery points on the map
Beyond the walk: places with their own story, each with a picture and audio. The map shows what is closest to you.
Matterhorn
📷 W. Bulach, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
Gornergrat
📷 Andrew Bossi, clipped and more contrast by Herzi Pinki, CC BY-SA 2.5, Wikimedia Commons
Gornergrat Railway
📷 Patryk Hejduk, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
Trockener Steg
📷 Globulariifolia, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Schwarzsee
📷 Roland Zumbühl (Picswiss), Arlesheim (Commons:Picswiss project), CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Stellisee
📷 Mumpitz312, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Grindjisee
📷 Roy Egloff, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
Hörnli Hut
📷 Whgler, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
Riffelalp Tram
📷 Alain GAVILLET, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
Riffelalp Resort
📷 Hansueli Krapf This file was uploaded with Commonist., CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Sunnegga
📷 Andrew Bossi, CC BY-SA 2.5, Wikimedia Commons
Unterrothorn
📷 Fisheke, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
Zmutt
📷 DrTW at Dutch Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Rothorn Hut
📷 Alex Saunier, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Plateau Rosa
📷 Franco56, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
Rote Nase
📷 SteGrifo27 / Edited by Kabelleger, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Hohlicht Glacier
📷 Francofranco56, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Trifthorn
📷 Franco Pecchio, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
Solvay Hut
📷 Orion666, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Hirli
📷 Whgler, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
Prices
- 1 day€6.99
- 2 days€9.99
- 1 week€14.99
Prices incl. VAT. Valid from activation. All stops, map and navigation included.
Questions
- When can I start?
- Any time, any day. The walk runs around the clock on your phone. All you need is WhatsApp and headphones.
- How much does the City Guide cost?
- A pass costs €6.99 for one day, €9.99 for two days or €14.99 for a week. The welcome and the overview are free.
- Where does the walk start?
- At the starting point Bahnhofplatz. You can also join anywhere along the route: the map shows all stops and the one closest to you.
- Do I need an app?
- No. The whole walk runs inside WhatsApp: for each stop you receive a picture, the story as a voice message and a button for navigation.
- Can I switch the language?
- Yes, at any time. Simply write “Language” in the chat. Zermatt is available in German, English.
Ready for Zermatt?
Open WhatsApp, listen to the welcome for free and decide on the spot.
Start in WhatsApp →