On my two previous trips to Switzerland's tiny-but-touristy Zermatt, I failed to catch a glimpse of the glorious Matterhorn mountain that draws so many to the burg at its base for a peek at the peak.

Its rocky, towering form stands sentinel over lovely Zermatt. We visited Zermatt in early winter, a bucket list trip to see the famous mountain town and to ski the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise.

Nestled in the southwest Swiss Alps near the Italian border is the quaint town of Zermatt. Equal parts picturesque European charm and outdoor adventure, the town is the perfect getaway for skiing and ...

"While the man was stuck in the glacier ice, his faithful companion, a small chihuahua, was left at the edge of the crevasse, ...

At the time, Zermatt was like any other village in the Swiss Alps: a poor agricultural village. “How come everyone can instantly recognize the Matterhorn when they see a photo?” she went on.

For centuries the stark silent height of the Matterhorn uttered no challenge. Like the Greek Gods of Olympus, like the Firegoddess Pele of Kilauea, a legendary monster of the Matterhorn threatened ...

The route of the Matterhorn Gotthard Railway between Zermatt and Visp in the canton of Valais was restricted on Sunday until 7 p.m. due to a catenary fault. The disruption occurred between Täsch ...

Alpine skiing World Cup downhills that start in Switzerland and finish in Italy around the Matterhorn were called off.

View of the finish area as an alpine ski, women's World Cup downhill was cancelled due to strong wind, in Cervinia-Zermatt, Italy, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. Credit: AP/Gabriele Facciotti By The ...

The Matterhorn machine: Zermatt drives tourism like a high-powered engine The mountain village could rest in the shadow of its famous mountain peaks.