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Zell am See vs Zermatt: at a glance

Side-by-side comparison of Zell am See and Zermatt based on Alpe Match data: ski area, altitude, size, prices and access.

Zell am SeeZermatt
CountryAustriaSwitzerland
RegionPinzgauValais
Price level–€€€€
Best forFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellersFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellers
Car-free centrePartlyYes
Nearest airportsSalzburg Airport (SZG) (approx. 80 km); Innsbruck Airport (INN) (approx. 145 km)Geneva Airport (GVA) - approx. 235 km; Zurich Airport (ZRH) - approx. 250 km
Ski area138 km360 km
Blue slopes57 km74 km
Red slopes49 km227 km
Black slopes32 km20 km
Ski lifts5052
Village altitude770 m1,620 m
Maximum altitude3,029 m3,899 m
Hiking trails400 km400 km
Population10,2276,099
Accommodation beds18,00012,909

Key differences

  • Zermatt has the largest ski area: 360 km, compared with Zell am See (138 km).
  • Zell am See has the most black slopes: 32 km, compared with Zermatt (20 km).
  • Zermatt has the most ski lifts: 52, compared with Zell am See (50).
  • Zermatt has the highest village: 1,620 m, compared with Zell am See (770 m).
  • Zermatt has the highest top altitude: 3,899 m, compared with Zell am See (3,029 m).
  • Zell am See has the largest accommodation capacity: 18,000, compared with Zermatt (12,909).

Zell am See

Unique combination of glacier skiing, alpine lake activities, and a historic city center with diverse year-round tourism infrastructure.

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Zermatt

Zermatt is a world-renowned car-free destination famous for the iconic Matterhorn, year-round glacier skiing, and high-altitude luxury. It offers a massive interconnected ski area with Italy and a blend of authentic alpine charm and modern infrastructure.

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