«THE MATTERHORN STORY» individual experience
Hier finden Sie unsere Kulinarikangebote, Angebote für Gruppen und Gutscheine
Culinary delights
In 2025, you will once again have the opportunity to complete your visit to the open-air theatre with culinary delights:
Aperitif ‘Riffelberg’
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Drinks: Petite Arvine, Cornalin, Valais sparkling wine, fruit juice, Riffelberg spring water (sparkling and still)
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Food: Air-dried Valais specialities: dried meat, raw ham, bacon, local sausage, Valais mountain cheese, dried fruit and nuts, excellent rye bread
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Price: CHF 30.- per person
Aperitif ‘Matterhorn’
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Drinks: Petite Arvine, Cornalin, Valais sparkling wine, fruit juice, Riffelberg spring water (sparkling and still)
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Food: Air-dried Valais specialities: dried meat, raw ham, bacon, local sausage, Valais mountain cheese, dried fruit and nuts, excellent rye bread, dried meat tartare, baked fondue cubes, pear with bacon, chicken skewers, puff pastry, cholera, apricot cakes
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Price: CHF 55.- per person
The stand-up aperitifs can be booked for groups of 10 or more. Depending on the number of people and the weather, they take place in the Restaurant Riffelhaus 1853 or in the Buffet & Bar Riffelberg.
On the performace dates the aperitif starts either at 5:30 pm (Thursday to Saturday) or at 12 am (Sunday and 1 August ).
Taugwalder’ menu (3-course)
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Starter: Cholera with pear chutney and salad garnish
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Main course: Sliced veal in mushroom cream sauce with spaetzli and seasonal vegetables
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Dessert: Valais apricot flan with ‘Schuss’ and vanilla ice cream
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Price: CHF 70.- per person (excl. drinks)
Menu ‘Whymper’ (3-course, vegetarian)
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Starter: Cholera with pear chutney and salad garnish
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Main course: Risotto with parmesan roll
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Dessert: Valais apricot flan with ‘Schuss’ and vanilla ice cream
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Price: CHF 70.- per person (excl. drinks)
The booked menus are served in the Restaurant Riffelhaus 1853 on the performance days: Thursday to Saturday from 5 pm, on Sunday and on1 August, from 11.30 am.
Individual catering in the Restaurant Buffet & Bar Riffelberg
Enjoy a wide range of food and drinks before the theatre performances on the magnificent terraces or in the cosy rooms of the Restaurant Buffet & Bar Riffelberg.
Attractive offers for individual group events
Are you planning an exclusive and unforgettable event in an impressive setting in summer 2025?
The Zermatt Open-Air Theatre offers the perfect setting for this on Europe's highest open-air stage on the Riffelberg with the new production of ‘THE MATTERHORN STORY’.
The combination of an extremely emotional story against the breathtaking backdrop of the Matterhorn and the wide range of offers from the restaurants on Riffelberg guarantee a unique culinary and cultural experience.
For questions, individual offers and reservations, please contact our Head of Hospitality & Events, Peter Kaufmann.
Vauchers
Vouchers for THE MATTERHORN STORY are the ideal gift for your loved ones. The true story of the first ascent 160 years ago gets under your skin. The impressive natural scenery of the Matterhorn completes the unique theatre experience on the Riffelberg.
Vouchers can be redeemed in the ticket shop as a means of payment.
Our Ticket Options
You can assemble your tickets with the following three components:
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Admission = CHF 85.-
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Train ride* (Zermatt-Riffelberg-Zermatt) = CHF 45.- (mandatory, as these are special trips)
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or train Day Pass (Zermatt-Gornergrat-Zermatt) = CHF 70.-
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Theatre menu at Restaurant Riffelhaus (with meat/vegetarian) = CHF 70.-
Additionally, you can benefit from exclusive attractive discounts provided by our partners RailAway and BLS Car Transport for your individual travel to Zermatt. Please select the relevant offers, and detailed information will be sent to you with your booking confirmation.