In pictures: The majestic Matterhorn
Its name might change depending on which side of the border you’re standing, but the Matterhorn (or should that be Monte Cervino or Mont Cervin?) is one of the Alps’ most iconic peaks in any language. Its distinctive shape – allegedly the inspiration for the shape of Toblerone chocolate bars – towers over the Swiss ski resort of Zermatt at almost 4500 metres high. It’s impressive enough from ground level, but if you want to get a closer look you can take the train from Zermatt up to Gornergrat. The Gornergrat Bahn runs up into the mountains, through alpine meadows in the summer and past skiers on the pistes in the winter. At the top is the highest open air station in Europe along with a restaurant and hotel, where you can stay the night in a room with this perfect panoramic view over mountain peaks to the Matterhorn.
Sooo jealous Lucy! I was in Switzerland last year but did not have the time to get to the Matterhorn
Great post and awesome photos!
You’ll have to go back! It’s a really impressive sight, dangerous though, I didn’t realise that over 500 people have died trying to climb in. The top of Gornergrat was close enough for me!
Beautiful !!
Thanks, I loved how you would get clouds forming on it that made it look almost like it was smoking!
Terrific. What a special location.
It’s a spectacular spot, Zermatt’s a nice little town too, I’ll must get around to writing a post about it sometime!
What great photos. Used to go there during the week when I was living in Milan…go to Maggiore and Como and Lucerne – I like lakes, especially when the Alps were on the horizon. Do try to enjoy…it’s probably the most beautiful place I’ve ever been. Keep clicking, I’ll keep stopping by to re-live old memories. Thanks!
Later….
I’ve not been to Lake Como yet but loved the others, you’re right about the combination of lakes and mountains, that is so spectacular.
thats so cool, it remembers me of the last year holidays that i spent with my family in Chamonix Mont Blanc. you’re a lucky one
… keep up the good work !
Thanks, it’s a really beautiful part of the world!
Legitimate cause for jeaousy Lucy! Going there and staying in that hotel with a view shall be my new goal
I definitely need to go back there just to stay in that hotel too, must be beautiful watching the sun rise and set over the Matterhorn.
fantastic!
Thanks, the mountains are so beautiful around there.
Gorgeous photos! The Matterhorn is definitely on my travel bucket list. I’d love to stay in that hotel or at least dine in the restaurant at some point. I bet the views are unbelievable!
Thanks – I really want to go back to stay there too, I had to make do with a drink on the terrace this time but the views were amazing there.