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
Matterhorn Glacier Paradise
A high cable-car station with a glacier palace and some of the highest views in Europe.
about 4 h
For storytellers
Why Matterhorn Glacier Paradise matters
The cable car climbs to the Klein Matterhorn, among the highest cable-car stations in Europe. At the top there's a panoramic platform, a tunnel to a viewing point and a glacier palace carved into ice. On a clear day you may see peaks across several countries.
Talking points
- It sits at a very high altitude, so take it easy.
- An ice palace is carved into the glacier.
- Views stretch toward France and Italy.
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Good to know: Bring warm clothes and sun protection.
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