Portrait

The world-famous Matterhorn, or "Horu", peeps directly into the rooms of the youth hostel at the edge of Zermatt village. It is not just the first-class location that is exclusive, however, but also the youth hostel itself. Among the most modern of its kind in the world, it welcomes internationl guests of every age.

Views of the Matterhorn from your bedroom
Those who love to recount their sporting exploits will meet like-minded guests in the spacious lobby, while those seeking relaxation might prefer to retreat to the comfortable armchair nook for some cosy chat. This is a youth hostel where striking up acquaintances comes naturally. Here, admirers of good architecture are treated to a special experience, as are Matterhorn fans. Architecture buffs will find a successful and daring mixture of traditional and modern approaches to guest accommodation. And where else can you find a room with such a perfect and unique view of the Matterhorn?

Once you arrive in Zermatt, the hostel is nor far away: it is situated at the edge of the village amid tranquil surroundings, just 15 minutes on foot from Zermatt's bustling Bahnhofstrasse. And, by the way, Zermatt is car-free.

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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 10.00 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).