Matterhorn
Mountain peak · Zermatt ·
Iconic pyramid peak, challenging climbs, fondue kits, ski lodge vibe
Iconic pyramid peak, challenging climbs, fondue kits, ski lodge vibe
"Towering nearly 15,000 feet above Zermatt, this peak dominates the skyline and punctuates the scenery visible from the train." - Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel is a writer with more than eight years of experience editing and writing for both brands and online publications—with a particular focus on travel, fashion, and lifestyle. She’s also the founder of the travel site justpacked.com. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Switzerland’s most famous landmark, it belongs on a first-time itinerary and is a spot you’d want to visit." - Arati Menon
"An iconic après-ski bar with a festive atmosphere of music, laughter, and plenty of pints — the kind of place locals and visitors flock to after a day on the hill. The owner remarked specifically about its food offering: "They actually have the best sushi," making it a surprising dual draw for both drinks and unexpected bites." - Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca is an award-winning journalist and co-founder of Be a Travel Writer, an online course for the next generation of travel journalists. Her photos, videos, and words have appeared in print or online for Travel + Leisure, Time, Los Angeles Times, Glamour, and many more. You'll usually find her in an airport. If you do see her there, please say hello. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"A sharply pointed, iconic Alpine peak that ranks among the world's most dramatic mountains; it draws visitors for stunning vistas and photo opportunities and can be admired from town or reached more closely via nearby viewpoint railways and trails." - Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca is an award-winning journalist and co-founder of Be a Travel Writer, an online course for the next generation of travel journalists. Her photos, videos, and words have appeared in print or online for Travel + Leisure, Time, Los Angeles Times, Glamour, and many more. You'll usually find her in an airport. If you do see her there, please say hello. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Sitting on the border between Italy and Switzerland, this famously jagged Alpine peak earned the No. 4 spot with just over 1 million combined social-media posts, reflecting its enduring status as an iconic, highly photographed mountain." - Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca is an award-winning journalist and co-founder of Be a Travel Writer, an online course for the next generation of travel journalists. Her photos, videos, and words have appeared in print or online for Travel + Leisure, Time, Los Angeles Times, Glamour, and many more. You'll usually find her in an airport. If you do see her there, please say hello. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
