Sight
Klein Matterhorn
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Klein Matterhorn, despite its name meaning 'Little Matterhorn', is a massive peak in the Pennine Alps, reaching 3,883 meters. It is best known for the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise, the highest cable car station in Europe, which provides year-round access to snow and ice. The journey from Zermatt involves two cable car sections: first to Trockener Steg, then to the summit. At the top, visitors find a panoramic viewing platform with 360-degree views of the Matterhorn, Monte Rosa, and the Swiss-Italian Alps. Indoor attractions include the Glacier Palace, an ice cavern carved into the glacier, and a cinema showing alpine films. The site also features a restaurant and a souvenir shop. Klein Matterhorn is a gateway for summer skiing on the Theodul Glacier and a starting point for high-altitude hikes.
Don't miss
- Europe's highest cable car station at 3,883 m
- The Glacier Palace with ice sculptures and tunnels
- Panoramic viewing platform with Matterhorn views
- Year-round skiing on the Theodul Glacier
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Klein Matterhorn
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
Cheapest way inThe Best of Zermatt: Guided Small Group Village Walk4.8★ · 12 travelers~2 hoursFree cancellationFrom$124 per personSee dates →
Most bookedZermatt Paragliding Tandem Flight with Matterhorn View (20–25min)5★ · 223 travelers~2 hoursFree cancellationFrom$379 per personSee dates →
Private & flexibleGuided Hiking Half Day in Zermatt5★ · 24 travelers~3 hoursFree cancellationFrom$405 per personSee dates →More attractions in Zermatt