The Gornergrat Chapel "Bernhard von Aosta" is one of the most visited chapels in Zermatt. Guests from all over the world light candles here and let this quiet place in the mountain world take effect on them. The Gornergrat (3089 m) is one of the places you have to visit once in your life. The mountain panorama and the unique view of the Matterhorn remain unforgettable. With its sunny viewing platform accessible all year round, the Gornergrat at 3089 m has been one of Switzerland's top excursion destinations since 1898. The Gornergrat Bahn was the first fully electrified rack railway in Switzerland.
Zermatt in the southern Swiss canton of Valais is a mountain resort popular with skiers, climbers and hikers. The town lies at an altitude of 1,600 m at the foot of the famous pyramid-shaped Matterhorn. Zermatt's main street, Bahnhofstrasse, is home to boutiques, hotels and restaurants as well as a lively après-ski scene.
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