At the Matterhorn glacier paradise, the mountain station for the Matterhorn glacier ride sits on a perch on the west face of the Klein Matterhorn. At an altitude of 3'821 metres above sea level it is the highest mountain station in Europe. From a distance, the special shape of the station building is clear to see. The architects conceived the shell of the station in a crystal-inspired design, which combines with the photovoltaic elements cladding the façade to give the impression that the building is one with the rock face of the Klein Matterhorn, enhancing its distinctive outline. The mountain station should do more than provide a service for the cableway passengers: it should also be pleasing to look at.

Another photovoltaic system is installed on the west wall of the mountain station. The high-Alpine solar panels are extremely effective thanks to the altitude and high levels of UV radiation, though there are downsides associated with the location at almost 4000 metres above sea level. Wind speeds of over 200 km/h and temperatures down to -30°C had to be specially factored in during the production process of the modules. To withstand conditions like these, the glazing is somewhat thicker and the modules are attached with almost twice as many bolts than would be the case in a normal system.