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Embd

The mountain municipality of Embd is situated on the westerly slope at the head of the Mattertal valley, and extends from the Mattervispe river to the Augstbord Pass. The most remarkable feature of the municipality’s territory is its distinct hillside location with around a dozen inhabited hamlets. The centre of the settlement, along with its most important facilities and institutions, is located at 1,358m above sea level.

Embd boasts a sunny location and impressive views of the magnificent surrounding peaks. Roughly 300 hard-working inhabitants continue to take good care of the landscape. An active and diverse choice of clubs encourages residents to work together and preserve the cultural heritage of the local community. The Morgenrot Restaurant and Guesthouse and the village shop cater to the needs of residents and guests alike.

The municipality can be reached via a well-maintained connecting road that is safe to use in winter. Many of the residents work in Visp, which is only 16km away. Embd also has good public transport connections via the Matterhorn Gotthard Railway (Kalpetran station) and the Kalpetran – Embd cable car, which offers regular services.

In our hectic and noisy times, living in a mountain village is an option that is well worth considering. The municipality of Embd looks forward to welcoming all new arrivals.

 

Altitude:
1'356 (m. above sea level)
Number of inhabitants (as of 31.12.2022):
286
Languages of municipal administration:
German, French, English (advance booking required)
Travel time by car to/from Visp:
23 min
Distance by car to/from Visp:
16 km

Gemeinde Embd
Flüo 6
3926 Embd

Phone: +41 (0)27 952 21 48
gemeinde@embd.ch
www.embd.ch