Five viewpoints to see the Matterhorn — from the classic Stellisee to the lesser-known Riffelsee.
Zermatt is car-free, so most viewpoints involve cogwheel trains, cable cars or short hikes. Here are the five we recommend after years of dropping clients there.
Gornergrat
The classic. Cogwheel train from Zermatt to 3089 m, 33 minutes. Best light at 9:00-11:00, before clouds form.
Stellisee
Reachable via Blauherd cable car + 30-min walk. Mirror reflection of the Matterhorn at sunrise — go before 8:00 in July.
Riffelsee
Two stops below Gornergrat, less crowded. The reflection is smaller but the foreground rocks make a better composition.
Sunnegga + Leisee
Best for families. Funicular from Zermatt centre, then a 5-minute walk to a small swimming lake.
Matterhorn Glacier Paradise
Highest cable car in Europe at 3883 m. Best for ice tunnels and panoramic views — go in the afternoon when the morning trains are gone.
Plan two days minimum to do Zermatt right. From Malpensa it's a 4-hour transfer to Täsch, then the shuttle train. We can drop you in Täsch and pick you up on departure day.
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