The Matterhorn – one of, if not the symbol of Switzerland, is undoubtedly one of the most famous mountains in the Alps and enjoys worldwide fame and popularity. With a height of 4,478 m, the Matterhorn is one of the highest mountains in Switzerland and the ninth-highest mountain in the Alps. The mountain is located in the Valais Alps, between Breuil-Cervinia and the famous ski resort of Zermatt.

A special feature of the Matterhorn, apart from its imposing shape,is that its eastern, northern, and western faces are in Swiss territory, while the southern face is in Italian territory. The Zermatt ski area islocated directly on the Matterhorn, and with the Zermatt ski pass,winter sports enthusiasts have access to a total of 200 kilometers of slopes in the entire Zermatt-Matterhorn ski area.

The Matterhorn itself is not accessible to winter sports enthusiasts, but the ski area boasts the world's highest 3S cable car. The top station of the cable car is located at an altitude of 3,821 m on theKlein-Matterhorn. From here, skiers and snowboarders can take an incredible 14.9 km run that ends in the village of Zermatt. The run is one of the longest in Europe and does not require any additional tracks. One thing is for sure: the Matterhorn and the nearby ski region definitely have a lot to offer. To learn more about the legendary Matterhorn, a visit to the Matterhorn Museum in Zermatt is recommended.