Matterhorn Museum, Zermatt

Name: Matterhorn Museum
Address: Zermatt, Switzerland
Telephone: +41 27 967 41 00

#8 among attractions in Zermatt

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The Matterhorn Museum in Zermatt is a cultural-natural museum whose main theme is the Matterhorn. The museum is in the form of a reconstituted mountain village consisting of 14 houses, and relates the history and development of tourism in the Zermatt area, including the story of the first ascent of the Matterhorn by Edward Whymper and party. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 46°1'12"N, 7°44'47"E

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Zermatt Switzerland

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+41 27 967 41 00

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Matterhorn Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Sunnegga Paradise ski area, Gornergrat, Schwarzsee, Riffelsee.

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Schwarzsee, Zermatt
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Riffelsee, Zermatt
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Trockener Steg, Zermatt
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46°0'45"N • 7°44'26"E
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Hohtälli
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