Attraction in Switzerland

Matterhorn Map

Interactive map of Matterhorn with coordinates, nearby places, airports and travel highlights.

🌙 18°F now🕔 12:48 AM local📅 Best: June, July and August

Summary

Matterhorn is a tourist attraction in Switzerland. Matterhorn is a landmark known for the pyramid peak above Zermatt.

Right now it is 18°F (-8°C) in Matterhorn with mainly clear. It feels like 10°F. Today runs from 15°F to 25°F. Chance of precipitation is 5%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.2/10 - good conditions.

The best time to visit Matterhorn is June, July and August. The climate is polar. March, April and October tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 33°F, while January is the coldest with lows near -10°F.

The closest major airport is Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), about 57 mi away. Nearby highlights include Matterhorn, Gran Paradiso National Park, Mont Blanc and Jungfrau.

In plain terms. Today is cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 25°F is 8.1°F below the 33°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 12 PM to 3 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. driving is the strongest bet in Matterhorn today at 9.6/10. Gusts to 45 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Overnight lows near 15°F mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Map of Matterhorn

Interactive map with nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.

Coordinates: 45°58′34.7″N 7°39′31″E (45.9763, 7.6586)

Quick facts about Matterhorn

TypeAttraction
CountrySwitzerland
ContinentEurope
Coordinates45°58′34.7″N 7°39′31″E (45.9763, 7.6586)
Known forthe pyramid peak above Zermatt
Local time12:48 AM (UTC+02:00)
Best monthsJune, July and August
ClimatePolar

Getting to Matterhorn

By air
By road, from nearby cities
  • Interlaken · 50 mi · roughly 1.1 h driving
  • Geneva · 74 mi · roughly 1.7 h driving
  • Milan · 82 mi · roughly 1.9 h driving
  • Zurich · 105 mi · roughly 2.4 h driving
  • Lyon · 137 mi · roughly 3.1 h driving
  • Nice · 158 mi · roughly 3.6 h driving

Distances are straight-line; driving times assume a 70 km/h average and no traffic.

Airports near Matterhorn

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Milan Malpensa AirportMXP57 miMilan
Zurich AirportZRH111 miZurich
Venice Marco Polo AirportVCE229 miVenice
Munich AirportMUC254 miMunich
Frankfurt AirportFRA284 miGermany

Things to do in Matterhorn

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Matterhorn.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Matterhorn?

Matterhorn is a tourist attraction in Switzerland. Its coordinates are 45.9763, 7.6586. It lies in Europe.

What is the weather like in Matterhorn right now?

It is currently 18°F (-8°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 86% and wind is 4 mph.

When is the best time to visit Matterhorn?

June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Matterhorn, which has a polar climate. March, April and October are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Matterhorn in?

Matterhorn observes Europe/Rome (UTC+02:00). The local time is 12:48 AM.

What is the nearest airport to Matterhorn?

The closest airports are Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), 57 mi away, Zurich Airport (ZRH), 111 mi away and Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE), 229 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Matterhorn?

Popular options include Matterhorn, Gran Paradiso National Park, Mont Blanc, Jungfrau, Jungfraujoch and Eiger.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (attractions) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 22, 2026 at 12:48 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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