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Zermatt · 4,478 m; first climbed 1865

Matterhorn

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Brick-built model of the Matterhorn on its display stand Matterhorn, ZermattZERMATT

My Swiss Brick Trip · Zermatt

Matterhorn

The Matterhorn is the sharp, four-sided peak above Zermatt and probably the most famous mountain in the Alps. It rises on its own above the glaciers, with four steep faces and four ridges meeting at the top. Seen from the village, its tip seems to lean slightly towards you.

Where
Zermatt
Built
4,478 m; first climbed 1865
Pieces
704 (39 different parts), display stand included
Difficulty
Beginner · about 3.5 hours
On your shelf
14.4 × 25.6 cm, 27.8 cm tall
Bricks cost
≈ CHF 72 for new parts, plus shipping (rough estimate, 7 October 2026; BrickLink prices vary)

Exchange rates of 6 October 2026 (European Central Bank)

Download the booklet (PDF, 6.0 MB) Nameplate stickers (PDF)
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Coming soon: printed at cost, no margin

A little history

On 14 July 1865 Edward Whymper's party of seven reached the summit by the Hörnli ridge; on the way down a rope broke and four of them fell to their deaths. Three days later Jean-Antoine Carrel reached the top from the Italian side.

Today the Hörnli hut at 3,260 m is the base for most climbs, and the car-free village of Zermatt lies at the mountain's foot.

The booklet opens with the full story: key dates, what to look for and where to find it.

Two sizes

Display edition of the Matterhorn

Display

704 pieces · ≈ CHF 72

The full model with its surroundings on the standard display stand, with the history pages in the booklet.

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Look inside the booklet

A few pages from the free PDF. Tap a page to open the booklet there.

Visiting the Matterhorn

Address
Zermatt, 3920 Valais (the summit lies on the Swiss–Italian border)
Getting there
Take the train to Zermatt (drivers park in Täsch and ride the shuttle train). The church and the river are a short walk from the station.
Insider tip
For the classic view, stand on the Kirchbrücke bridge by the church in the morning sun. For a closer look, ride the Gornergrat railway; check the weather first, as the peak often hides in cloud.

All around

Matterhorn model, hero view
Hero view
Matterhorn model, front left
Front left
Matterhorn model, front right
Front right
Matterhorn model, back left
Back left
Matterhorn model, back right
Back right
Matterhorn model, front
Front

Also in a package

MountainsTheme package

2 sets · 1251 pieces · ≈ CHF 163

The Matterhorn above Zermatt, and an alpine hut with a rack railway.

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≈ CHF 72 for new parts, plus shipping (rough estimate, 7 October 2026; BrickLink prices vary) · 704 pieces in 39 lots

1 · Download Wanted List (XML) 2 · Open BrickLink upload page ↗ Parts list (CSV)

  1. Upload

    Log in to BrickLink (free account). On the upload page, choose the file (or paste the copied list), select Create New Wanted List, name it “Matterhorn”, click Proceed, then Add to Wanted List.

  2. Let BrickLink pick the shops

    Open the list and click Buy All. Use Auto-select, set your country (e.g. Switzerland or Europe) and untick shops whose minimum order you won't reach. Fewer shops means less shipping.

  3. Check out

    BrickLink creates one cart per shop. Check the totals, then pay each shop. Parts usually arrive within one to two weeks.

Prefer Brick Owl? Its Wishlist → Import accepts the same file (set condition to “New”). The CSV lists LDraw and BrickLink part numbers side by side for any other shop. More in the FAQ.