What is unusual about Zermatt?

Cars with combustion engines are banned

It is built entirely underground

It has no hotels or guesthouses at all

What is the largest glacier in the Alps?

The Rhône Glacier near the Furka Pass

Which famous trio of peaks rises above the Bernese Oberland?

The Dom, Weisshorn and Dent Blanche

Swiss Alps Quiz: Peaks, Glaciers and Trains of Switzerland

This Swiss Alps quiz climbs through Switzerland's mountains, from the Matterhorn above car-free Zermatt to the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau, the Great Aletsch Glacier, the Glacier Express train, Interlaken, the waterfalls of Lauterbrunnen, glamorous St. Moritz, Saint Bernard dogs and Alpine cheese. Ten questions.

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🎯 Daily Trivia Challenge • 🧠 10 Questions • ⏱️ 90 Seconds

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Peaks
Which famous pyramid-shaped peak towers over the village of Zermatt?
Villages
What is unusual about Zermatt?
Glaciers
What is the largest glacier in the Alps?
Trains
Which scenic train, often called the slowest express train in the world, connects Zermatt and St. Moritz?
Mountains
Which famous trio of peaks rises above the Bernese Oberland?
Valleys
Which valley is famous for 72 waterfalls and inspired J.R.R. Tolkien's Rivendell?
Resorts
Which Alpine resort hosted the Winter Olympics twice, in 1928 and 1948?
Dogs
Which large rescue dog breed is named after a hospice on an Alpine pass?
Towns
Which town sits between two lakes, Thun and Brienz, and is a gateway to the Jungfrau region?
Cheese
Which Swiss cheese, known for its holes, comes from the Emme valley?

Explanations: answer key for all 10 questions

Q1: Which famous pyramid-shaped peak towers over the village of Zermatt?
Answer: The Matterhorn
The Matterhorn rises 4,478 meters. Its first ascent in 1865 ended in tragedy when four climbers fell on the way down.
Q2: What is unusual about Zermatt?
Answer: Cars with combustion engines are banned
Visitors arrive by train and get around on foot, by electric taxi or by horse-drawn carriage.
Q3: What is the largest glacier in the Alps?
Answer: The Great Aletsch Glacier
The Aletsch Glacier is about 20 kilometers long. It has been shrinking as the climate warms.
Q4: Which scenic train, often called the slowest express train in the world, connects Zermatt and St. Moritz?
Answer: The Glacier Express
The trip takes about eight hours and crosses 291 bridges and 91 tunnels. Panoramic windows let passengers see the peaks.
Q5: Which famous trio of peaks rises above the Bernese Oberland?
Answer: The Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau
The Eiger's north face is one of the most famous and dangerous climbs in the world.
Q6: Which valley is famous for 72 waterfalls and inspired J.R.R. Tolkien's Rivendell?
Answer: Lauterbrunnen Valley
Staubbach Falls drops nearly 300 meters right beside the village. Tolkien hiked in the valley in 1911.
Q7: Which Alpine resort hosted the Winter Olympics twice, in 1928 and 1948?
Answer: St. Moritz
St. Moritz claims to have started winter tourism in 1864, when a hotelier invited English guests to stay through the winter.
Q8: Which large rescue dog breed is named after a hospice on an Alpine pass?
Answer: The Saint Bernard
Monks at the Great St. Bernard Hospice used the dogs to find travelers lost in snow. A famous dog named Barry saved many lives.
Q9: Which town sits between two lakes, Thun and Brienz, and is a gateway to the Jungfrau region?
Answer: Interlaken
Interlaken's name means between lakes. Paragliders often land in its central meadow. Trains run from Interlaken up to the Jungfraujoch.
Q10: Which Swiss cheese, known for its holes, comes from the Emme valley?
Answer: Emmental
The holes, called eyes, form from gas bubbles made by bacteria as the cheese ripens.

Swiss Alps Quiz – The Roof of Switzerland

The Swiss Alps cover about two-thirds of Switzerland and contain some of the most famous mountains in the world. With dozens of peaks over 4,000 meters, huge glaciers, deep valleys and turquoise lakes, they attract skiers, hikers, climbers and train lovers all year. The region is also home to charming villages, dairy farms and centuries-old traditions.

The Matterhorn, above the car-free village of Zermatt, is the most iconic peak, its sharp pyramid shape appearing on chocolate wrappers and posters. In the Bernese Oberland, the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau rise above Grindelwald, Wengen and the waterfall-filled Lauterbrunnen Valley. The Great Aletsch Glacier, the largest in the Alps, is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Switzerland is famous for mountain railways. The Jungfrau Railway climbs to Europe's highest railway station, the Glacier Express crosses the Alps between Zermatt and St. Moritz, and the Bernina Express descends toward Italy. Cable cars and cogwheel trains reach summits such as Pilatus, Titlis and the Gornergrat.

Alpine culture is rich and colorful. Farmers lead cows decorated with flowers and bells to and from high pastures, alphorn players and yodelers perform at festivals, and Saint Bernard dogs recall old mountain rescues. Fondue, raclette and Alpine cheeses such as Gruyère and Emmental warm visitors after a day outdoors. Winter resorts like St. Moritz, Davos and Verbier are world-famous.

This quiz covers the peaks, glaciers, trains, villages and traditions of the Swiss Alps.

What This Quiz Teaches

This quiz is perfect for skiers, hikers and train fans.

Famous peaks like the Matterhorn and the Eiger
Car-free Zermatt and the Lauterbrunnen Valley
The largest glacier in the Alps
Scenic railways like the Glacier Express
Winter resorts and their history
Alpine dogs, cheese and traditions

Quick Facts About the Swiss Alps

The highest mountain entirely in Switzerland is the Dom, at 4,545 meters.
Dufourspitze, on the Italian border, is the country's highest point.
The Gotthard Base Tunnel runs 57 kilometers beneath the Alps.
Grindelwald's First Cliff Walk hangs over a sheer drop.
Many Alpine huts offer simple beds and meals to hikers.
The Swiss Alps are a major source of water for rivers like the Rhine and Rhône.