Bodmen, Zermatt

Fen3 haObject number 6062

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Bodmen (Fen)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Fen Bodmen.

Location and surroundings

Bodmen is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Zermatt in the canton of VS. It covers 3 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 6062. Within 25 kilometres there are 8 further protected sites. The figures come from the federal inventory and are updated at each revision.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Bodmen?

Bodmen lies near Zermatt in the canton of VS. The coordinates are 45.9989, 7.7555.

How large is Bodmen?

The site covers 3 ha according to the federal inventory.

Fen: what is it?

Fens are fed by groundwater or slope water and host many specialised plant and animal species.

Is Bodmen protected?

Yes. The site is listed in the federal inventory and is therefore of national importance.

Which town is Bodmen in?

Bodmen lies near Zermatt (VS). The town page collects every protected site around Zermatt.

Which protected sites are near Bodmen?

The closest are Furggegga (1 km), Eggen (2 km) and Usser Gornerli (2 km).