The Matterhorn (4’478m), the “Horu” as the locals call it fondly, is the most impressing and famous peak of Switzerland and the Alps. Many mountaineers tried to climb the legendary mountain, the first to succeed was the English Edward Whymper together with a team of six people in 1865, four of them lost their life during this undertaking.

The climbing of the Matterhorn is considered extremely difficult and dangerous and is only recommended for skilled mountaineers accompanied by a local guide. All others can get as close as possible to the “Horu” by hiking to the Hörnli-hut (3260m), but be aware that you need good hiking equipment.

The Klein Matterhorn (3’884m), the “little Matterhorn” directly opposite the Matterhorn, is the highest mountain station of the Alps und offers a spectacular panoramic view, the Theodul glacier, where you can ski also during summer time, and the highest glacier grotto of the world at a height of 3’810m.

The Gornergrat railway runs from Zermatt up to the lookout terrace of the Gornergrat, 3089 meters above sea level. You will long remember the wonderful ride you took in the first electric cog railway in Switzerland and at the same time the highest railway laid out in open country in Europe. Opposite the King of Mountains, the famous Matterhorn, and with a indescribable panorama view of no less than 29 of Switzerland’s 4000-meter high mountains. This is something you simply have to see with your own eyes...