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The world-famous Matterhorn, lovingly called “Horu” by locals, can be seen directly from Zermatt Youth Hostel. Every day of the year, the Youth Hostel offers a charming alternative for all those guests for whom a luxurious hotel room is not necessary to enjoy the Zermatt mountains.

At the foot of the Matterhorn

Backpackers from all over the world, as well as families, groups and young-at-heart senior citizens receive a very warm welcome in a cosy atmosphere the whole year round. Whether they choose the inexpensive variant in a dormitory or a double room with a separate shower and WC, breakfast in the dining room with a view of the Matterhorn is always included in the price.

Once you arrive in Zermatt, it’s not far to the Youth Hostel. It is located between the town centre and the station of Klein Matterhorn Railways. It is a 15-minute walk from the railway station to the Youth Hostel. A slightly more comfortable journey by electric bus or taxi is also possible. (Zermatt is car-free).

Member benefits

Your local discounts

discounts on rental of skis, snowboards and bikes at Sport Julen Zermatt, available all the year round

Further member benefits

• within Switzerland
• all over the world

Getting here

Take the Matterhorn-Gotthard Railway to Zermatt: the walk from the station to the youth hostel takes 15 minutes. Or board the village bus to “Winkelmatten”, get off at “Luchre” from where it’s a 1-minute walk. An electrically powered taxi costs between CHF 25.00 and 35.00 (depending on the number of persons and items of luggage).

No cars are allowed in Zermatt!
In Täsch, the last place on the way to Zermatt, a parking charge of at least CHF 14.50 per day is made.

From Zermatt Railway Station, 1.1km. Zermatt is car-free. A high-rise car park is located in Täsch, the last settlement before Zermatt, which can be used to park your car for a fee of CHF 14.50/day.

Take the Matterhorn-Gotthard Railway to Zermatt. Then the local electric bus Red Line ‘Winkelmatten’ to the stop ‘Luchre’ (10min). From the bus stop, the path to the Youth Hostel is relatively steep (10-15% incline), before a level footpath leads to the asphalted forecourt of the Youth Hostel (30m).