Matterhorn's Name Origin

Matterhorn's Name Origin. The name 'Matterhorn' comes from the German word 'Matte', meaning 'alpine meadow', which refers to the area at the foot of the mounta…

Location: Zermatt village, Zermatt, Switzerland

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The name 'Matterhorn' comes from the German word 'Matte', meaning 'alpine meadow', which refers to the area at the foot of the mountain where the village of Zermatt is now located.

Source: Le Cervin | À la rencontre de l'hiver zermattois, 1950-1955 - extrait | A la rencontre de l'hiver zermattois, 1950-1955 - extrait | Réception de la reine Juliana des Pays-Bas et du prince Bernhard par le conseiller d'Etat Karl Anthamatten et son épouse, aéroport de Sion, 1948 | Ruée de touristes à Zermatt, 1977 | Nordend Mont-Rose

Matterhorn's Name Origin — Zermatt, Canton of Zurich

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