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The Art Gallery at Backstage Hotel Vernissage, as well as the Selection Shop at Bahnhofstrasse 7B in Zermatt, warmly invite you to discover STAR AXIS, an exhibition by Swiss artist Séverin Guelpa.

In his work, Séverin Guelpa explores landscape, nature, matter and their constant transformation. Inspired by extreme environments – from the Swiss Alps to vast desert landscapes – he creates works that i vite us to reflect on the relationship between humanity and nature. Set against the unique mountain landscape of Zermatt, STAR AXIS takes on a very special dimension.

The project was developed in collaboration with the Zermatt Traditional Costume Association. In an increasingly digital world, the longing for cultural identity and grounding is ever-growing. Photographer Weina Venetz’s series, Robe of Time, speaks directly to this phenomenon.It goes beyond a simple documentation of Zermatt’s traditional costume culture; instead, it delves into the profound significance of hometown, heritage, and belonging in the 21st century—set, remarkably, amidst a vibrant, international tourist destination. The exhibition will be on view at the Matterhorn Museum from August 6th.

Guided Village Tour



If you have ever wondered why traditional Valais granaries are built on wooden stilts topped with stone slabs, how the people of Zermatt earned their living before tourism arrived, or what life was like for the legendary mountain guide Ulrich Inderbinen – who lived to the age of 104 – then a guided village tour is well worth booking.



• Insider knowledge from local village guide Franz-Josef Imboden

• Discover Zermatt’s hotspots

• Official village tour by Zermatt Tourism