Hinterdorf Old Village

Hinterdorf is the old quarter of Zermatt, featuring more than 30 structures built in the traditional barn and storehouse style of the Upper Valais. The barns, storehouses, stables, and old houses date from the 16th to the 18th century, with some over 500 years old. They were constructed from larch wood, with roofs of heavy stone slabs, and many stand on flat stone slabs and pillars that kept provisions safe from rodents. The Zermatt tourist office arranges guided tours in German, English, and French upon request.