Zermatt
Municipality in Switzerland (NATURAL TOURISM TRAVELLER)
Zermatt, in southern Switzerland’s Valais canton, is a mountain resort renowned for skiing, climbing and hiking. The town, at an elevation of around 1,600m, lies below the iconic, pyramid-shaped Matterhorn peak. Its main street, Bahnhofstrasse is lined with boutique shops, hotels and restaurants, and also has a lively après-ski scene. There are public outdoor rinks for ice-skating and curling.
Elevation: 1,608 m
Area: 242.7 km^2
Population: 5,775 (31 Dec 2008)
Canton: Valais
Postal code: 3920

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