Events

Every Thursday evening from 8 January to 26 March 2026, «Dining with the stars – Gornergrat» will take place. Dining with the stars – Gornergrat The Gornergrat Railway takes you up the Gornergrat. There you will get an insight into the constellations of the star, presented by local Peter Salzmann. Do you know how to […]

From 15 to 18 January 2026 the “Horu Trophy Zermatt” will be held. Horu Trophy Zermatt The Trophy is the biggest open air curling tournament in Switzerland. 76 teams with over 300 curling players compete against each other on 19 lanes, fighting for victory and title. Curling is tradition, sport, fun, skill and pure tension. […]

Zermatt Unplugged takes place from 7 to 11 April 2026. Zermatt Unplugged The unique music festival in the Valais Alps. On stages in the middle of the spectacular mountain world, grandiose music acts are presented. In the village, which presents 13 festival stages, you can experience the stars very closely. Are you planning some days […]

From 13 to 19 April 2026, the Patrouille des Glaciers will take place. Patrouille des Glaciers PDG is an international military ski alpism competition of the Swiss Army. Civilian groups are also allowed on this occasion. The tour continues over 112 km from Zermatt via Arolla to Verbier. This makes the Glacier Patrol the toughest […]

The Gornergrat-Zermatt Marathon takes place on 4 July 2026. Gornergrat-Zermatt Marathon The Marathon is one of the most beautiful trail running routes in the Alps. Starting at St. Niklaus, the run leads past meadows and small mountain lakes. A fantastic Alpine panorama awaits athletes and spectators. And if you still have excess energy to burn […]

The Folklore Festival Zermatt will take place on 9 August 2026. Folklore Festival Zermatt Experience alphorn sounds and Schwyzerörgeli music up close. Welcome to the 53rd Folklore Festival in Zermatt. The second weekend in August is once again all about tradition and folklore. This year, too, a special weekend is planned – but in its […]