Lakes

Zermatt has over 150 lakes. Some of the lakes are inviting swimming locations; others reflect the Matterhorn.

Stellisee and Riffelsee are world-famous, because they reflect the Matterhorn on the water surface. Zermatt’s beach is on Leisee. And Schwarzsee is home to idyllic quiet waters and the Maria zum Schnee chapel. The lakes are places where one can relax.

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Grindjisee

Grindjisee

Zermatt

The Grindjisee (2,324 m) is a lake of mysterious beauty. Its still surface mirrors the Matterhorn and a pair of larches. The area is heaven for alpine flower enthusiasts.

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Grünsee

Grünsee

Zermatt

The Grünsee (2,300 m) is the perfect spot to stop and relax along a walk – for a picnic and swim, while enjoying views of the Matterhorn.

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The magnificent view of the Matterhorn is a popular photo subject.

Leisee

Zermatt

The lake of the Leisee (2,232 m) is Zermatt’s beach and a popular outing for the whole family. With children’s playground, barbecue areas, picnic spots, pavillon for pic nic, play raft – and a glorious view of the Matterhorn.

Advice to avoid swimming in Leisee Lake:
The bathing inspectorate of the Canton of Valais is currently reporting increased bacteria levels in Leisee Lake. Swimming is therefore not currently recommended in Leisee Lake. Please also keep dogs on a lead and ensure they do not drink from or swim in the lake.

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Moosjisee

Moosjisee

Zermatt

The Moosjisee (2,140 m) lies on the Five Lakes Walk and is a classic storage reservoir. Its milky colour shows that it is fed by glaciers.

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The Riffelsee lies in a small hollow, surrounded by open alpine meadows. From June, an abundance of flora.

Riffelsee

Zermatt

The lake of the Riffelsee (2,757 m) offers the ultimate in mountain tranquillity. The reflection of the Matterhorn on the surface of the water is one of nature’s finest spectacles.

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Schalisee, between Täsch and Randa: turquoise with a bright mixture from the glacier milk in the water that flows directly into the lake from the glaciers.

Schalisee

Täsch

The Schalisee lake (1,428 m) lies on the flat valley floor near Täsch, framed by larches and grassy meadows. It’s the ideal spot for families to relax, swim, enjoy a picnic and water skiing.

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Schwarzsee

Schwarzsee

Zermatt

The lake of the Schwarzsee (2,552 m) lies right at the foot of the Matterhorn. The Schwarzsee gondola station offers the finest view of the famous Hörnligrat ridge on the Matterhorn, the Hörnli hut and the village of Zermatt way below.

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The Stellisee with the Matterhorn in the background.

Stellisee

Zermatt

The Stellisee (2,537 m) is among the most famous of Zermatt’s lakes. The sight of the Matterhorn reflected on its mirror-like surface is breathtakingly beautiful, and is made for magnificent photographs.

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Waterski Schalisee

Täsch

Schalisee is largest lake in the Nikolai Valley. The first waterskiing lift in the Upper Valais is being built here in a collaborative effort of the Täsch and Zermatt communities. This is a true enrichment of the summer tourism offering for our guests.

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Weingartensee

Täsch

The Weingartensee lake at the foot of the Alphubel once looked like an infinity pool. It offered a view of the heavens, with the four-thousand-metre peaks Matterhorn, Dent d'Hérens and Weisshorn on the horizon. But the name is misleading. It translates literally as the "vineyard lake", but it has dried up today and there is no vineyard for miles around.

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