Events calendar

Under the watchful gaze of the majestic Matterhorn, immerse in three days of embodied movement, meditation, mindful hiking and deep connection with nature. Tonya, Shevanne and Danielle guide a journey through the feminine within, weaving cold water, fire, sacred ritual and sisterhood with nourishing food, deep rest and the beautiful Ātman Mountain Spa at CERVO. Return to nature. Return to yourself.

On 4 July 2026, 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 marathon weekend kicks off on Friday, July 3, 2026, with activities in Zermatt, including the Hörnli Kidrun.



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.

On the eve of National Day, the celebrations begin at midday by Lake Leisee:

A varied programme for the whole family kicks off with a children’s concert, children’s entertainment and musical performances – before the street festival takes over on Bahnhofstrasse in the afternoon.

The Zermatt Street Festival heralds 1 August, bringing music, culinary delights and alpine joie de vivre straight to the streets of this car-free mountain destination.

Stroll through the lively hustle and bustle, enjoy regional delicacies and immerse yourself in an atmosphere that makes the Street Festival one of the most wonderful summer events in the Matterhorn village.



And to make the evening last even longer:

The Matterhorn Gotthard Railway is offering a special service on 31 July 2026 from Zermatt (departure 11.20 pm) to Brig – so you can get home relaxed even after the festival.



31 July 2026 – Programme at Leisee

• 11.30 am Children’s concert with Laurent & Max

• 12.30 pm Apéro

• 12.30 pm Children’s entertainment with Wolli / With the kind support of Jubla Zermatt

• 14:00 Mattiu



31 July 2026 –Programme in the village

• 16:00 – 23:30 Street festival in the main street

• 17:00 Concert at the church square with Valentino Vivace



1 August is Switzerland’s National Day – the day on which the three original cantons of Uri, Schwyz and Unterwalden joined together in the ‘Eternal Alliance’ in 1291.



The day itself begins in a festive and contemplative atmosphere by Lake Leys: with a musical performance by the Zermatt Alphorn Society and the Matterhorn Music Society, a prayer service and the official speech, before the celebrations continue into the afternoon and evening on the church square with live concerts.

In Zermatt’s restaurants, culinary delights featuring 1 August menus provide a fitting and atmospheric conclusion to the day.



1 August 2026 – Programme at Leisee

• 10.30 am Musical performance by the Zermatt Alphorn Society and the Matterhorn Music Society

• 11.00 am Devotional service with Reverend Konrad Rieder

• 11.30 am Official National Day speech by Fabian Unteregger

• 12.00 pm Apéro

• 12.30 pm Concert by Mattiu



1 August 2026 – Programme at the church square

• 4.00 pm Concert by Linda Elys

• 8.30 pm Concert by Dodo



1 August 2026 – Evening programme

• Culinary delights with 1 August menus in Zermatt’s restaurants