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Posted on Aug 23, 2025 / Travel

• The Matterhorn was one of the last major Alpine peaks to be climbed, first summited in 1865.
• The first ascent ended in tragedy when four of the seven climbers fell to their deaths on the descent.
• Its name comes from German words meaning “meadow peak.”
• The mountain straddles two countries—Switzerland and Italy—with four distinct faces aligned to the compass points.
• The Matterhorn’s image is famously used on the packaging of Toblerone chocolate.
• Zermatt has banned cars to preserve the environment, relying on electric vehicles and trains instead.
• Despite its beauty, the Matterhorn is one of the deadliest mountains in the Alps, with over 500 recorded climbing fatalities.
• The Gornergrat Railway, one of the highest cog railways in Europe, offers some of the best Matterhorn views.

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