The 10 Best Specialty Museums in Swiss Alps, Switzerland

Experience, discover, marvel, question, participate: in the National Park Centre’s four exhibition rooms take a closer look at the National Park, its flora and fauna, its history, the inexhaustible variety of nature – with a completely new approach. An enriching and inspiring experience before you set off on your walk in the Park. An audio guide, in five languages, accompanies you through the exhibition. Interactive, awareness-orientated exhibition • Audio guide in 5 languages • Seasonal, alternating exhibitions • Multimedia presence of partner organizations • Laser relief model and information stands • Shop offering a wide range of related merchandise • National Park information desk and Zernez Tourist Information • Field glasses and digital walking guides available for hire • Guided walks in the Swiss National Park on offer and by arrangement

This fascinating exhibition gives us an idea of fishing from prehistoric times to today, touching upon several subjects like boat construction, the fish trade, the production of fishing nets, fish species found in our rivers and lakes, ancient fishing techniques, all this, in a relaxing environment close to the lake shore.

The Matterhorn Museum – Zermatlantis offers insight into the development of Zermatt. It shows the triumph and tragedy surrounding the first ascent of the Matterhorn. Here one is immersed in the mountain world of past generations: One sees how the people lived in Zermatt in the 19th century and shudder at the sight of the broken rope from the first ascent of the Matterhorn in 1865. Four of the seven climbers lost their lives at that time. And one looks in wonder at “Theo,” the 16th century mercenary who did not succeed in crossing the Theodul Pass.