Zermatt in Visp, Wallis, Switzerland — Central Europe (the Alps)
Rudolf Taugwalder
Betreuer des Alpinen Museums
1909 – 1944 und Bergfuehrer
Ararat 1893 Himalaya 1898 Nord-
Gipfel Hlascaran 1908
In Dankbarkeit Seiler Hotels, Zermatt
German-English translation:
Supervisor of the Alpine Museum
1909 - 1944 and Mountain Guide
Ararat 1893 Himalaya 1898
North Summit Hlascaran 1908
In gratitude Seiler Hotels, Zermatt
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1867.
Location. 46° 1.181′ N, 7° 44.795′ E. Marker is in Zermatt, Valais (Wallis), in Visp. Marker can be reached from Kirchstrasse close to Bahnhofstrasse, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Kirchstrasse 8, Zermatt, Valais 3920, Switzerland. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 7 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. First Ascent of the Matterhorn (a few steps from this marker); The Parish Church of St. Maurizius, Zermatt (within shouting distance of this marker); Peter Taugwalder (within shouting distance of this marker); Hotel Monte Rosa (within shouting distance of this marker); Edward Whymper (within shouting distance of this marker); Bergfuhrerplatz (Mountain Guide Square) (within shouting distance of this marker); Horace Benedict de Saussure (approx. 0.7 kilometers away).
More about this marker. This marker is in the plaza of the Matterhorn Museum.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 22, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 646 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 22, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.