Elevation
Zermatt elevation and altitude
Zermatt, Switzerland is 5,276 feet (1,608 meters) above sea level. Elevation and altitude mean the same thing here: the height of the city above the sea.
What 5,276 feet means in Zermatt
Among the 689 cities on this site, Zermatt is higher than most. At 5,276 ft the air holds noticeably less oxygen per breath than at the coast. Most people adapt within a few days; exercise feels harder at first.
Air pressure. Air pressure falls as you climb, about 1 inHg for every 1,000 ft near the ground. In Zermatt a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 24.64 inHg on an average day, while the weather forecast still quotes a sea-level number near 29.92 inHg.
Cooking. Water boils at about 202 °F (94.6 °C) here, so boiled foods cook more slowly and baking recipes often need small high-altitude adjustments. Boiling point at altitude
Where the number comes from. The elevation is for the city center point in the GeoNames gazetteer, taken from a digital elevation model. To check the exact height where you are standing, use What is my elevation? or What is my altitude?
Elevation of places near Zermatt
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chamonix, France | 3,478 | 1,060 | 43 mi |
| Interlaken, Switzerland | 1,870 | 570 | 46 mi |
| Turin, Italy | 784 | 239 | 66 mi |
| Bern, Switzerland | 1,801 | 549 | 66 mi |
| Geneva, Switzerland | 1,312 | 400 | 78 mi |
| Milan, Italy | 400 | 122 | 79 mi |
| Zurich, Switzerland | 1,407 | 429 | 101 mi |
| Sankt Moritz, Switzerland | 6,053 | 1,845 | 105 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation or altitude of Zermatt?
Zermatt, Switzerland is about 5,276 feet (1,608 meters) above sea level, measured at the city center. Neighborhoods higher or lower in the city can differ by a few hundred feet.
What is the air pressure in Zermatt because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 5,276 ft is about 24.64 inHg (834 hPa), 82% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 82% as much oxygen as at sea level.
At what temperature does water boil in Zermatt?
About 202 °F (94.6 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.