Memorial sites & fountains

Zermatt remembers its mountain climbers and guides with monuments and memorial sites as well as the Mountain Climber Cemetery. The three fountains with the marmots, ibex and the famous Zermatt climber Ulrich Inderbinen are popular subjects for photographs.

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Bronze Alphorn

Zermatt

A huge alphorn made of bronze stands on the stairs of the Gemeindehaus in Zermatt. It is pointed directly at the Matterhorn, which can be seen in the background, and has surprising artistic elements.

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A rock from the north wall of the Matterhorn as a tombstone reminds us of the missing and deceased on the Matterhorn.

Grave of the Unknown Climber

Zermatt

The “Grave of the Unknown Climber” is located in the Mountaineers’ Cemetery. It reminds us of the more than 500 deaths, which have taken place on the Matterhorn since 1865. And of the missing and dead, who could not be found or completely removed after their fall.

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Zermatt: a large ibex adorns the fountain on the Englischer Viertel (“English Quarter”).

Ibex fountain

Zermatt

The Ibex fountain shows a magnificent ibex in bronze.

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Memorial fountain: Ulrich Inderbinen was Zermatt’s most famous mountain guide, and lived to the age of 104. This fountain is dedicated to him.

Inderbinen fountain

Zermatt

The Inderbinen fountain was erected to celebrate the 100th birthday of the mountain guide Ulrich Inderbinen. The water is deliciously refreshing; the wooden bench alongside invites visitors to reflect on the life and achievements of this legendary Zermatt resident.

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The marmot fountain on Zermatt’s Kirchplatz: the family of marmots charms locals and visitors alike.

Marmot fountain

Zermatt

The fountain with its bronze marmots is a much-loved landmark at the heart of the resort, equally popular with locals and visitors.

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The mountain guides’ memorial is dedicated to the mountain guides of Zermatt who lost their lives practising their profession.

Mountain guides’ memorial

Zermatt

This monument honours the Zermatt mountain guides who lost their lives as they practised their profession.

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At the mountaineer's cemetery you can see the gravestones of about 50 climbers who died.

Mountaineers’ cemetery

Zermatt

The mountaineers’ cemetery is a moving reminder of the accidents that have occurred in the mountains around Zermatt. The tranquil site is a memorial to all climbers who have lost their lives here.

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A place of contemplation: the mountaineers’ memorial commemorates climbers and other guests who had a strong connection to Zermatt.

Mountaineers’ memorial

Zermatt

This memorial pays tribute to the climbers, snow sports enthusiasts and hikers who have lost their lives in accidents in the mountains. Commemorative plaques carry individuals’ names and details.

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The time capsule with the wishes from the children rest for 50 years under a pane of glass near the Zermatt Gemeindehaus.

Time capsule with wishes from children

Zermatt

As part of the 150 Years First Ascent of the Matterhorn, children expressed their wishes about how the future of Zermatt should look. The wishes were locked into a time capsule and it was lowered into the ground near the Gemeindehaus where it can be seen.

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The bronze marker at the beginning of the Walk of Climb reminds one of the Zermatt mountain guide Peter Taugwalder father.

Walk of Climb

Zermatt

Nine bronze markers along the Bahnhofstrasse in the centre of Zermatt remind each one of the first climbers of the Matterhorn. They reached the summit in July 1865. Now those interested can follow the “Walk of Climb.”

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Wasserversorgung

Zermatt

Ganzjahres-Betrieb 365 Tage, 24 h Pikettdienst

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