15. September 2025|
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|3 months agoTäsch: Switzerland's Portuguese Enclave Transforms Alpine Village
Small Valais village near Zermatt becomes Switzerland's most internationally diverse community with highest proportion of foreign residents, predominantly Portuguese.
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- Täsch has the highest proportion of foreign residents of any municipality in Switzerland.
- Portuguese nationals now outnumber Swiss nationals in Täsch.
- Zermatt recorded 1.6 million overnight hotel stays in 2024.
- Nearly 40 different nationalities reside in the village of Täsch.
By The Numbers
62%
Proportion of foreign residents in Täsch
41%
Percentage of Portuguese residents
255,000+
Total Portuguese population in Switzerland
1.6 million
Overnight stays in Zermatt (2024)
They Said
"Täsch, a Portuguese enclave in the heart of postcard Switzerland."