The Strahlhorn at 4190 meters, is the most southerly 4000 meter peak of the Mischabel Group, that is part of the huge Pennine Alps between Simplon pass and Grand St. Bernard pass. Mischabel Group are the mountains of the ridge ...

Zermatt is not just famous for the ultimate winter sports. It is also well known for its superlative cuisine in two countries, on the slopes on this side and the other side of the Matterhorn. A trip into the wealth ...

Zermatt is one of the most popular area where visitors can enjoy skiing all year round. This is because of Zermatt’s snowmaker. It allows skiers and snowboarders to enjoy good pistes during summer as well as early days of winter. ...

The Stecknadelhorn is a small elevation on the Nadelgrat ridge, but because of its altitude of 4241 meters it is considered a 4000 meter peak in its own right. An ascent can be incorporated in a crossing of the Nadelgrat ...

The GGB Gornergrat Bahn started operation on August 20th 1898 which was the first electric rack railway in Switzerland and the second in the world. A tourist attraction of the Extra class was created thanks to innovation pioneering spirit and ...

If you are planning to visit Zermatt for a romantic weekend or vacation, you have chosen the right spot. You can ski around with your loved ones, take a hike around the romantic forests or enjoy a romantic evening dinner. ...

The Signalkuppe at the height of 4554 meters, is the mountain in the Monte Rosa massif that is home to most famous and highest mountain refuge in Europe, the Capanna Regina Margherita. Mountaineers tackling the Monte Rosa massif today do ...

The Schwarzhorn at height of 4321 meters, forms part of the Monte Rosa massif. The black rocky outcrop presents a dramatic contrast to the white expanses around, yet rises only about 50 meters above the ice. The Schwarzhorn, or Corno ...

Zermatt has so many mountains that it is absolute heaven for mountaineers and hikers. From high and magnificent Matterhorn to 38 four thousand meter peaks, there are so many options. But in order to hike up these amazing alpine mountains, ...

The Rimpfischhorn at 4199 meters, is easily recognizable thanks to its distinctive shape. The pinnacles were formed from pillow lava that oozed from the floor of the prehistoric Tethys sea million of years ago. The rock subsequently eroded to leave ...