Staying in Hinterdorf and Steinmatten
Check the exact address before booking, because the old lanes of Hinterdorf and the streets around Steinmatten give you different walks home. Hinterdorf puts you close to the church and historic buildings. Farther along Steinmatten, the river becomes a useful route through town. Narrow approaches can matter when arriving with large suitcases.
At a glance
- Best for
- Quiet, old village feel
- At night
- Quiet
- Getting around
- On foot to the station, 5 min
- Price level
- €€€
The older streets by the Vispa, with dark wooden barns and chalets a few minutes from the main street.
Good for
- Old chalets and a quieter evening
- A short walk to the station and the main street
- The Matterhorn Museum on your doorstep
Think twice if
- You are traveling with a lot of luggage and no taxi
- You want a hotel with a large lobby and services
- You want lifts right outside the door
How Hinterdorf and Steinmatten compares with the rest of Zermatt
What is near Hinterdorf and Steinmatten
Hinterdorf lanes
From addresses around the church, allow about 5 minutes to reach the old timber buildings and connecting lanes.
Kirchbrücke
The river bridge is roughly 5 to 10 minutes on foot, depending on your starting point in the neighborhood.
Matterhorn Museum
Allow about 5 to 10 minutes to reach the museum beside the church from nearby residential streets.
Eating in Hinterdorf and Steinmatten
Walk toward the church and Bahnhofstrasse for a wider choice of dinner menus. Around your accommodation, check whether a restaurant serves evening meals or only daytime visitors. Book a table before returning from the mountains if you want to eat at a particular time.
Getting around from Hinterdorf and Steinmatten
Use the church and Kirchbrücke to orient yourself before following the river or crossing toward Bahnhofstrasse. Zermatt station is at the northern end of town; the Matterhorn Express valley station is south. Electric taxis help with luggage.
Hotels in Hinterdorf and Steinmatten
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Staying in Hinterdorf and Steinmatten
Are Hinterdorf and Steinmatten the same place?
They are neighboring parts of the village, but the walking route varies by address. Check the accommodation pin against the church and river.
Can a taxi reach my accommodation?
Ask the property where an electric taxi can stop. A final section through a narrow lane may need to be covered on foot.
Is this a useful base for sightseeing on foot?
The church, museum and river are within a short walk of many addresses. Mountain departure stations require a separate walk across the village.