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Switzerland Schwarzsee Zermatt

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Schwarzsee (literally "Black Lake") located below Matterhorn at an elevation of 2,552 m. The chapel at the end of this lake was dedicated to Mary of the Snows borders the lake.

Photography Tips

Be there with the first cable car in the morning.

Travel Information

Zermatt is a car-free village in the upper Valais in Switzerland at the foot of the Matterhorn. You have to park the car at Tash and then take the train to Zermatt. Then the cable car (or 2h hike) to Zermatt.

Spot Type Outdoor

Crowd Factor Just a few people

Best Timing Sunrise in summer

Sunrise & Sunset 07:36 - 16:53 | current local time: 12:06

Photo Themes Landscape

Locations Zermatt Schwarzsee

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