Viewpoint
Gornergrat
Zermatt, Switzerland
A cogwheel railway to a ridge with views of the Matterhorn and the Gorner Glacier.
Mountain · Switzerland · Valais
Matterhorn
The pyramid-shaped peak on the Swiss-Italian border, one of the most famous mountains in the world.
about 4 h
For storytellers
Why Matterhorn matters
No mountain looks more like a mountain than the Matterhorn. Its sharp four-sided pyramid rises above Zermatt and has become the symbol of Switzerland. It was first climbed in the 19th century in a famous but tragic expedition. Most visitors admire it from viewpoints, lakes and cable cars rather than climbing it.
Talking points
- The first ascent in the 1800s ended in tragedy on the way down.
- Reflections in alpine lakes make famous photos.
- The peak straddles the Swiss-Italian border.
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Viewpoint
Matterhorn Glacier Paradise
Zermatt, Switzerland
A high cable-car station with a glacier palace and some of the highest views in Europe.
Also nearby
Within about 40 km, closest first.