Zermatt: Mutt chapel "Catherine of Alexandria" - Edelweissweg - Aussichtspunkt
Built around high alpine pastures above the Matter Vispa valley, Zmutt grew into a small hamlet in the municipality of Zermatt. It lies in the Pennine Alps, southwest of the resort centre, where steep slopes, grazing land and rugged rock shape the settlement’s setting. Zmutt is associated with the Walser cultural landscape of Valais, and its compact collection of dark timber farm buildings and stone-roofed structures reflects an agricultural tradition adapted to the mountains. The Chapel of St Catherine of Alexandria forms a local landmark, while the Edelweissweg walking route passes through this upland terrain. Zmutt provides a quieter counterpoint to Zermatt’s internationally known mountain-tourism centre.
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Zermatt sits in the upper Mattertal beside the Matter Vispa in Valais, Switzerland, where the car-free resort lies beneath the Matterhorn in the Pennine Alps. The mountain, rising to 4,478 metres, has shaped the town’s international identity since its first ascent in 1865, an expedition marked by a fatal descent. Electric vehicles and horse-drawn carriages move through the compact centre. Opened in 1898, the Gornergrat Railway climbs from Zermatt towards the Gornergrat ridge, while lifts connect the valley with high-alpine terrain. Explore nearby webcam locations that provide complementary perspectives on Zermatt and the Valais Alps.
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Valais combines high-alpine terrain with vineyard-lined valley life in a way that reflects its position between the Rhône Valley and the Pennine Alps. These coordinates lie in the Val d’Anniviers, a side valley where the Navizence flows north towards the Rhône and long-settled communities occupy slopes beneath high peaks. Across the canton, mountain pastures, glaciers and celebrated summits shape daily life as much as the broad, productive valley floor. Valais is also Switzerland’s leading wine-producing canton, and its historic bisses—open irrigation channels—show how generations adapted dry sunny slopes for cultivation. Browse additional webcams from the surrounding area to extend your view of Valais.
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Switzerland stretches from the Jura Mountains in the northwest to the Alps in the south, encompassing a central plateau of cities, farms and lakes. The Rhine rises in the Swiss Alps, while Lake Geneva forms part of the country’s southwestern border. Zürich, Geneva and Basel are major urban centres, yet mountain railways and passes remain central to how many regions are experienced. Four national languages—German, French, Italian and Romansh—reflect Switzerland’s distinct cantonal identities. The Matterhorn above Zermatt is among Europe’s most recognisable peaks, and the 1291 Federal Charter is closely associated with the country’s founding tradition. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of Switzerland.
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