Mountain
Matterhorn
Zermatt, Switzerland
The pyramid-shaped peak on the Swiss-Italian border, one of the most famous mountains in the world.
Viewpoint · Switzerland · Valais
Gornergrat
A cogwheel railway to a ridge with views of the Matterhorn and the Gorner Glacier.
about 4 h
For storytellers
Why Gornergrat matters
The Gornergrat railway climbs from Zermatt to a rocky ridge with an astonishing view: the Matterhorn straight ahead and a sweep of glaciers and 4000-metre peaks all around. It's the classic Zermatt excursion and a great introduction to the high Alps.
Talking points
- The railway runs in the open air above the tree line.
- Dozens of high peaks can be seen from the top.
- Sunrise and sunset trips are possible in season.
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Viewpoint
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Also nearby
Within about 40 km, closest first.