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Churches & chapels
There are many sacred buildings to wonder at in and around Zermatt: large churches and small chapels made of cement, stone or wood. They invited you to visit and attend mass.
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Blatten chapel, “Maria Rosenkranzkönigin”
Zermatt
Blatten chapel stands on a small rise, on the “Blatten" – a rock ledge in the eponymous hamlet below Furi, at an altitude of 1,740 m. This chapel is one of the best known in Zermatt, and is clearly visible from the gondolas of the Matterhorn Express.
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Chapel “in der Wildi”
Randa
The striking white chapel “in der Wildi” stands on the road running through the village of Randa. The small sanctuary is dedicated to the Virgin Mary.
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English Church
Zermatt
The English Church St Peter’s is an important part of Zermatt’s history and traditions. It is closely linked to the British visitors who were among the first to want to see and experience the Matterhorn.
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Evangelical Reformed Church
Zermatt
The municipality of Zermatt may have no Evangelical Reformed Church, but it does have an Evangelical Reformed Church community. Services take place in the Theosaal hall of the Catholic parish centre.
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Findeln chapel, “Jakobus der Ältere”
Zermatt
The chapel at Findeln is dedicated to St James, patron saint of pilgrims, and belongs to Zermatt’s older sanctuaries. The winged altarpiece is a piece of cultural heritage unmatched in the Upper Valais.
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Furi prayer house, “Schmerzhafte Muttergottes”
Zermatt
This small prayer house stands in the hamlet of Furi, beside a small group of old buildings and surrounded by alpine pastures. In former times, mule drivers would stop here before they ventured south over the Theodul Pass.
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Fuxstein chapel
Täsch
A visit to this unusual sanctuary is a special experience. The chapel is hollowed out of a boulder that stands on the valley floor.
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Gornergrat chapel, “Bernhard von Aosta”
Zermatt
The “Bernhard von Aosta” chapel on the Gornergrat is one of Zermatt’s most visited places of worship. Visitors from all over the world stop to light a candle and enjoy the soothing tranquillity of this mountain sanctuary.
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Mutt (Zmutt) chapel
Zermatt
“Heilige Katharina von Alexandrien”. Z’mutt, Zmutt and Mutt are all names for this huddled hamlet, which is more than 500 years old. At its heart stands this small white chapel, well worth a visit on the leisurely walk from Zermatt to Zmutt.
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Parish church of St Mauritius, Zermatt
Zermatt
The church of St Mauritius in Zermatt is the focus of a vibrant community: the parish is one of the liveliest in the whole of the Upper Valais. Locals and visitors from all over the world attend Mass here.
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Randa Roman Catholic Church
Randa
The Roman Catholic church of Randa is dedicated to St Sebastian. The baroque church is listed in the Swiss Inventory of Cultural Property of Regional Significance.
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Ranft chapel
Täsch
Ranft chapel is dedicated to St Nicholas of Flüe, also known as Brother Klaus – one of Switzerland’s best-known patron saints.
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Ried (Howeten) chapel, “Heilige Luzia”
Zermatt
Ried chapel lies somewhat hidden in the upper pastures of Zermatt at an altitude of 1,760 m. An excursion to Ried and its chapel is well worth while: the views of the village and the Matterhorn are dramatic.
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Riffelalp chapel, “Herz Jesu”
Zermatt
This elegant chapel stands alone, a little way from the Riffelalp Resort hotel, high above Zermatt at 2,222 m. The private chapel of the Seiler family of hoteliers welcomes visitors to mass on Saturdays during the summer.
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Riffelberg chapel, “Bruder Klaus”
Zermatt
This peaceful place of worship stands on a mound facing the Matterhorn at an altitude of 2,590 m. The view from the “Bruder Klaus” chapel at Riffelberg of the Matterhorn and the valley below is unforgettable. The chapel’s profile echoes that of the Weisshorn across the valley.
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Schwarzsee chapel, “Maria zum Schnee”
Zermatt
The “Maria zum Schnee” chapel near the Schwarzsee gondola station is a gem. It stands on the shore of the Schwarzsee (2,552 m), whose clear dark waters beautifully reflect the chapel when the air is still.
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Stations of the Cross at Randa
Randa
An attraction for walkers as well as pilgrims: the Stations of the Cross at Randa evoke a local legend and offer fine views of the mountains around Zermatt, Täsch and Randa, including the Dom and Weisshorn. A place where the spiritual and earthly realms meet…
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Stations of the Cross at Schibuwaldje
Zermatt
The Waldweg forest path towards Winkelmatten has a surprise in store: the Stations of the Cross, beautifully made and well worth admiring at leisure.
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Trift chapel
Zermatt
The simple, small prayer house at Trift above Zermatt lies at 2,340 m by the Hotel du Trift. It reflects the religious conviction of the people who spend day after day in the mountains.
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Täsch Roman Catholic Church
Täsch
A cosmopolitan community makes for a lively congregation at Täsch’s Catholic church.
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Täschalp chapel
Täsch
Täschalp, with its chapel, offers a rewarding excursion destination in summer. The alpine pastures are located in a high mountain valley at an altitude of 2,210 m. Both the chapel and the nearby cheese dairy are well worth a visit.
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Täschberg Chapel
Täsch
The chapel of Täschberg (1,696 m) is a very popular excursion destination for locals as well as visitors, both summer and winter.
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Winkelmatten chapel, “Zur Heiligen Familie”
Zermatt
Winkelmatten chapel, “Zur Heiligen Familie”, is a gem, located at the end of the village in the Winkelmatten quarter. Many couples choose this chapel for their marriage.
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Zum See chapel, “Heilige Barbara”
Zermatt
The chapel of Zum See, the newest of Zermatt’s chapels, is dedicated to St Barbara. The small chapel is located by the hamlet of Zum See, whose name means “by the lake” – but there is no lake here, just lush alpine pastures and small patches of forest.
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