Zermatt Local Custom Tips by HORSCHECK

A local beer brand in the Canton du Valais is the Walliser Bier (German name) or Biere Valaisanne (French name).

The brewery was founded in 1865 in Sion. In 1972 it was acquired by the Feldschlösschen brewery which is Switzerland's largest brewery.

Popular beer types include their lager and the "Blonde 25" which is a fashionable light beer. It was launched in 1992 and became a huge success among young people.

Walliser Bier (Biere Valaisanne):
http://www.valaisanne.ch/

Blonde 25:
http://www.blonde25.ch/

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Zermatt is very popular with tourists from Japan, therefore Zermatt is twinned with two Japanese towns.

Since the 30th September 1994 Zermatt has had a friendship with Myoko Kogen, which merged with Arai and Myoko City to become Myoko City in 2005. It is home to the active volcano Mount Myoko (2454 m).

Zermatt's second Japanese twin town is Kyoto. The friendship was established in summer 2004.

Bronze relief tablets of the two friendships can be found in the the so called "Myoko Corner" which is located just next to the St. Mauritius Church.

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Although Switzerland is situated in the centre of Europe it is neither a member of the European Union nor does it have the Euro as currency.

The official currency in Switzerland is the Swiss Franc (CHF). The smaller denomination is called Rappen ( 100 Rappen = 1 CHF).

As all countries around Switzerland use the Euro as official currency, many shops and restaurants catering to tourists will accept payment in Euro but probably not at the best rate.

You can get your Swiss Francs from many cash points or exchange offices all around the town. Credit cards are widely accepted.

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