Sight Hinterdorf, Zermatt
Hinterdorf
A sight in Hinterdorf, Zermatt, free to visit and worth about 30 minutes. Best time to go: Late afternoon.
Why go
The old quarter of dark larch barns and granaries raised on stone slabs to keep out mice, a few lanes behind the main street.
It is one of 8 curated places we feature in Zermatt, alongside 2 activities, 2 places to eat and 1 outdoor spot. 2 more of our picks sit within 1 km in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Whymper-Stube and Matterhorn Museum. At about 30 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.
- Type
- Sight · Hidden gems
- Neighborhood
- Hinterdorf
- Price
- Free
- Time needed
- 30 min
- Best time
- Late afternoon
Nearby
The 6 closest curated picks in Zermatt, measured as straight-line distance.
- 1Whymper-Stube
Wood-panelled restaurant on Bahnhofstrasse known for cheese fondue and raclette, named for the Matterhorn's first climber.
Food · 0.1 km straight-line - 2Matterhorn Museum
Underground museum built as a reconstructed old village, telling the story of the 1865 first ascent and Zermatt's climbing history.
Sight · 0.2 km straight-line - 3Sunnegga
Sunny plateau at 2,288 m reached by an underground funicular from the village, with gentle slopes and a classic Matterhorn view.
Activity · 1.8 km straight-line - 4Chez Vrony
Long-running mountain restaurant in the hamlet of Findeln, on the Sunnegga slopes, with a terrace facing the Matterhorn.
Food · 1.8 km straight-line - 5Riffelalp Resort 2222 m
Five-star hotel at 2,222 m on the Gornergrat line, linked to its own station by a short tram.
Stay · 2.1 km straight-line - 6Gornergrat Railway
Rack railway running since 1898 from Zermatt to Gornergrat at 3,089 m, with the Matterhorn in view for much of the climb.
Activity · 5.1 km straight-line
On these curated routes
Hinterdorf is a stop on our Zermatt, Andermatt & St. Moritz route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More to do in Zermatt
Hinterdorf is our only sight pick in Zermatt; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Zermatt guide.
When to go
Average daily highs in Zermatt run from -2°C in January to 19°C in July; May is usually the wettest month. For Hinterdorf itself, we suggest: Late afternoon.
Modelled monthly averages for Zermatt from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Zermatt weather by month.
Getting there
Map links open a live search for Hinterdorf, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.
- Coordinates
- 46.02085, 7.74761
- Destination
- Zermatt, Switzerland
Hinterdorf: quick answers
How much time do you need at Hinterdorf?
Plan on about 30 minutes at Hinterdorf. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Hinterdorf?
Our pick: Late afternoon.
Is Hinterdorf free?
Yes, we list Hinterdorf as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.
Which TripsCircle routes include Hinterdorf?
Hinterdorf appears on Zermatt, Andermatt & St. Moritz, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Hinterdorf to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Zermatt.
Plan Zermatt
- Zermatt travel guide 8 places
- Best time to visit Zermatt weather by month
- Zermatt to Andermatt 92 km straight-line
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Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.