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Five days, over 130 concerts on 17 different stages and the imposing mountain backdrop of Zermatt. The first edition took place in 2007. The flair of the annual festival is so unique that guests love to return to Zermatt again and again in April. Throughout the village and on the mountain. The mixture of acoustic music, the impressive mountain landscape, the most beautiful spring snow, Zermatt hospitality and the incomparable atmosphere on the Matterhorn make the festival a unique overall experience.

Taste Village
At the most central location in front of the main tent, visitors will find an oasis of pleasure - the Taste Village. Unplugged music, local cuisine and warm hospitality - there's something for everyone here.

- Food stalls, bars & restaurant chalets
- concerts
- Campfire
- Specialties: Swiss meat, Gommer Cholera (covered vegetable and cheese cake), plant based burgers
- Admission: With the Unplugged Pass or with the concert ticket of the respective day


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On 5 July 2025, the Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon will be hosting runners for an exceptional alpine adventure.

Starting in St. Niklaus, the 42.195-kilometre course climbs up to the Riffelberg, with an elevation gain of 1,469 metres. Participants will pass through varied landscapes, from the Vispertal to the resort of Zermatt, before tackling a demanding climb to Sunnegga and Riffelalp. For the most experienced runners, the Ultra Marathon extends the challenge to the Gornergrat (3,089 metres above sea level), adding 3.4 kilometres and 514 metres of elevation gain.

The weekend will begin on 4 July with entertainment in Zermatt, including the Hörnli Kids' Run and concerts.

Spectators can follow the race aboard the ‘Mobile Grandstand’, a special train operated by the Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn that runs parallel to the marathon.

Registration, which is limited, opens in mid-August on the official website.

An exceptional athletic challenge combining performance and spectacular scenery in the heart of the Valais Alps.

1 August is Switzerland's bank holidays. The three original cantons of Uri, Schwyz and Unterwalden joined together in the ‘Eternal Confederation’. The idea of establishing the year 1291 as the founding year of the Swiss Confederation and 1 August as a bank holiday goes back to an initiative in Bern. The city wanted to celebrate its 600th anniversary in 1891.

Celebrate Switzerland's birthday with us.
The Matterhorn village presents itself under the motto ‘Switzerland - international’ with locals and guests from all over the world.

Programme from 10.30 to 13.00:
Detailed programme 2025 to follow

Programme in the evening:
- Culinary highlights with 1st August menus in the restaurants of Zermatt


Programme in Täsch:
Detailed programme Täsch follows