Historical site

Hamlet of Furi

Freely accessible

Always open

The hamlet of Furi (1,867 m) used to be a summer pasture where cattle grazed centuries ago. The old houses are authentic Walser mountain houses, barns and granaries. Today, Furi has developed into an adventure world for the whole family.

Address & contact details

Bahnhofplatz 5
3920 Zermatt

+41 27 966 81 00

info@zermatt.swiss

Address & contact details

Bahnhofplatz 5
3920 Zermatt

+41 27 966 81 00

info@zermatt.swiss

Description

Furi became famous, however, because of its glacier garden, which bears witness to the last ice age. There are also restaurants and a hotel in Furi to linger.

  • Dossen glacier garden (in summer)
  • Suspension footbridge, 90 m high, 100 m long (in summer)
  • Playgrounds (in summer)
  • Barbecue areas (in summer)
  • Located by hiking trails and ski pistes
  • Cable car hub: gondolas of the Matterhorn Express and the Riffelberg Express
  • Furi chapel, “Schmerzhafte Muttergottes”
  • Hotel and many restaurants
  • Holiday homes and chalets for rental

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Address & contact details

Bahnhofplatz 5
3920 Zermatt

+41 27 966 81 00

info@zermatt.swiss