Update situation in Zermatt
24.06.2024, 14.45 hrs
Zermatt has been accessible again since Saturday evening. The natural events over the weekend have led to some property damage and require clearing work in certain places.
However, the destination's overall tourism offering is only affected in certain areas. Zermatt is safe and able to react to natural events as the situation requires, so that people can move around the destination without hesitation.
We warmly welcome our guests for the upcoming summer season.
Traffic routes
Access to Zermatt requires a little more time and patience. We thank you for your understanding.
Hiking trails
The Zermatt - Edelweiss - Trift trail will remain closed indefinitely. Edelweiss can be reached via Hubel - Schmids Baum.
Trift can be reached via Schweifinen.
Hohbalm is currently not accessible.
Paths that are closed for an indefinite period:
- Edelweiss - Trift
- Railroad path
- Zmutt to Chalbermatte
- Schönbielhütte
- Riffelalp - Schweigmatten - Furi area
The list is not exhaustive, the exact situation is still being recorded.
Information on open hiking trails can be found here.
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Road update
23.06.2024, 22.00 hrs
The Täsch-Zermatt road will open on Monday, 24.06.2024 at 02.00 am.
The Lüegelti transfer point is not available at the moment.
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Current information
23.06.2024, 12:00 noon
Public transport (train/bus):
Access to Zermatt by public transport (train and rail replacement bus) has been guaranteed again since yesterday evening, 22 June.
The departure times for journeys from Zermatt to Visp or vice versa correspond to the times according to the SBB timetable.
Shuttle trains are running between Zermatt and Täsch. Rail replacement buses will run between Täsch and Visp.
Due to the limited capacity of the rail replacement service (rail replacement buses) between Täsch and Visp, there may be longer waiting times in Täsch and Visp.
The train tickets purchased (Zermatt to Visp or vice versa) are also valid for the rail replacement bus.
The duration of the restriction is indefinite.
Zermatt to Täsch road:
The road between Zermatt and Täsch will remain closed until further notice.
Roads in town:
Schluhmattstrasse will remain closed to vehicles until further notice. A diversion will be set up for pedestrians.
The Triftbachstrasse (Haus Spirit - Triftbachhalle - Vispa) will also remain closed until further notice.
The road from Zermatt to Furi is now open. However, journeys should be kept to a minimum.
Other areas remain closed, please respect the barriers.
e-bus service:
The e-bus service will resume normal operation tomorrow. The stops on the Winkelmatten line "Schluhmatte" and "Matterhorn Glacier Paradise" will not be served.
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Rail replacement capacity
23.06.2024, 11:00 hrs
Due to the limited capacity of the rail replacement service between Täsch and Visp, there may be longer waiting times in Täsch and Visp today
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Current information
22.06.2024, 21.45 hrs
Transport
The Zermatt Shuttle between Täsch and Zermatt has been running according to schedule again since 19:55. Replacement buses are running between Visp and Täsch until further notice.
The road between Täsch and Zermatt remains closed.
e-bus service
The e-bus service remains suspended on Sunday.
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Current information
22.06.2024, 18.30 hrs
Transport
Shuttle trains run between Zermatt and Täsch from 8.00 pm. Replacement buses run from Täsch to Visp.
Please check your connections in Visp before departure. There is NO accommodation available in Visp.
The road between Täsch and Visp will be open again from 8.00 p.m.
Roads in town
Schluhmattstrasse will remain closed to vehicles until Monday; a diversion will be set up for pedestrians.
Triftbachstrasse (Haus Spirit - Triftbachhalle - Vispa) will remain closed.
Other areas remain closed, please observe the barriers.
Journeys should be kept to a minimum.
Hiking trails
The situation will continue to be assessed. Barriers must be respected. The road to Furi will remain closed until further notice.
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Opening of the Täsch - Zermatt rail shuttle
22.06.2024, 17.15 hrs
At 05.50 p.m, the first shuttle train will run between Täsch and Zermatt. This train is reserved exclusively for public transport passengers.
Departure by car or private coach from Täsch is only possible from 08:00 p.m (police roadblock!).
This is because the buses travel in convoy to Visp. The regular train shuttle from Täsch to Zermatt opens at 20:00, including train replacement between Täsch and Visp. From this time, all other guests continuing their journey from Täsch by private car or coach can also use the shuttle, and from tomorrow, Sunday, the trains and rail replacement buses will run again according to the timetable. Please note that there is NO accommodation available in the Visp region.
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Current traffic information
22.06.2024, 15.45 hrs
Train:
- The Täsch - Zermatt rail shuttle will open at 20.00 hrs. Rail replacement buses will then run from Täsch to Visp.
Road:
- The road between Täsch and Visp is being prepared.
- The road between Zermatt and Täsch will remain closed.
We ask our guests not to come to the station for the time being. Thank you for your understanding.
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Current traffic information
22.06.2024, 15.00 hrs
The opening of the Täsch-Zermatt rail shuttle is in preparation. The Täsch - Visp rail replacement is also in preparation.
The time of opening will be communicated as soon as possible.
We ask guests to wait until departure if possible to avoid waiting times in Täsch.
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Information for guests in the village
22.06.2024, 01.00 p.m.
Guests in the village are asked not to come to the railway station for the time being. The next information about the traffic routes will be published around 3.00 pm.
Barriers in the village and the instructions of the public services must be respected.
If you have any further questions, please contact our information service.
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Further information/updates
22.06.2024, 11.30 a.m.
Zermatt is still cut off via all traffic routes.
Road:
- The Täsch - Zermatt road remains closed.
- The cantonal road Stalden - St. Niklaus is open to traffic. Other sections remain closed.
Train:
- The railroad line between Visp and Zermatt is still interrupted due to storm damage. No replacement transportation is possible.
Village:
- The Gornergrat Bahn is suspended due to storm damage.
The next assessment of the situation will take place at approx. 15:00.
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Current situation in the village (Zermatt)
22.06.2024, 08:20 a.m.
Roads in town centres:
- The roads in town centres are partially closed, please respect the corresponding barriers.
- Journeys should be kept to a minimum.
- Supply chains are currently restricted
Hiking trails:
- The situation is currently being assessed. Barriers must be respected. Find out more about open hiking trails at: https://www.zermatt.ch/en/Media/Planning-hikes-tours
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Current traffic information
22.06.2024, 08:00 a.m.
Zermatt is still cut off on all traffic routes.
Road:
- The Täsch - Zermatt road remains closed. Next information will follow at approx. 11.30 am.
- The cantonal road Stalden - St. Niklaus will be reopened to traffic from 08.30 am. Other sections will remain closed.
Train:
- Interruption between Visp and Zermatt due to danger of flooding. Trains on the R40, RE41 and RE42 lines are canceled. No replacement transportation. Next information will follow at approx. 11.30 am
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Current traffic information
21.06.2024, 18:30 hrs
Zermatt is cut off via all traffic routes.
Road:
- The Täsch - Zermatt road will remain closed overnight. Next decision on this tomorrow Saturday morning.
- The Stalden-St. Niklaus cantonal road will be open and passable for 1.5 hours until 8 pm. It will then be closed again and will remain so until at least Saturday morning. The next decision will be made on Saturday morning at around 8 am.
Train:
- Service disruption between Visp and Zermatt due to flood risk. The trains on lines R40, RE41 and RE42 are canceled. No replacement service. .
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Water alarm
21.06.2024, 17:10 hrs
A new escalation level has been reached in Zermatt with the water alarm with immediate effect. By order of the authorities, the population must go into closed rooms immediately. The roads must remain clear.
Residents living on the first floor near the stream are asked to move to higher floors immediately.
Please implement this order immediately and move to appropriately safe buildings. This order is valid until further notice.
