Schwarzsee (Zermatt)
Schwarzsee
A small alpine lake at 2,583 m, tucked against the northeast ridge of the Matterhorn. The little white Maria zum Schnee chapel on its shore is a classic photo spot.
Schwarzsee lies at the foot of the Matterhorn. From the south side of town, take the cable car via Furi to the Schwarzsee station, about 20 minutes. The Maria zum Schnee chapel by the lake was built in the 17th century; legend says it was erected by people who survived a peril and gave thanks, and framing it with the nearby Matterhorn is a classic shot. This is also the starting point for the hike to the Hörnli Hut. In summer you can also walk down to town via Stafelalp or Zmutt in about 2.5 to 3 hours. There is a mountain hotel restaurant by the lake.
Opening hours
Follows cable car operations (mainly in summer)
Nearby sights
- Zmutt
- Hörnli Hut
- Gorner Gorge
- Matterhorn Museum – Zermatlantis
- St. Mauritius Church & Mountaineers' Cemetery
- Matterhorn
- Zermatt Old Village (Hinterdorf)
- Bahnhofstrasse Zermatt