TRAVELRAGS

Zermatt

8 stories · 5 publicationsRSS
Digest

See. Matterhorn↗ See this mighty peak from Zermatt’s Five Lakes Trail. Five Lakes Trail↗ Hike this trail for views of the Matterhorn.

Eat. Restaurant du pont Enjoy traditional Swiss dishes like fondue or raclette. Cash only. Manud Try Swiss and Asian fusion with many vegetarian and vegan options.

Stay. Schweizerhof Zermatt↗ A top-rated hotel in Switzerland according to readers.

National GeographicOct 17, 2026

5 Scenic Swiss Villages to Put on Your Travel Itinerary

With spirit-soaring backdrops, these quintessentially Swiss villages are springboards for travellers to dive deep into the country's cuisine, history and folk traditions.

16 things in this story
  • Swiss National ParkSightZernez, SwitzerlandPristine park with trails high into realms of ibex and golden eagles.
  • MürrenNeighborhoodLauterbrunnen, SwitzerlandCar-free village with front-row views of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau mountains.
  • North Face TrailTrailLauterbrunnen, SwitzerlandHikes across wildflower-freckled pastures, begins at top of Allmendhubel mountain.
  • SchilthornSightLauterbrunnen, SwitzerlandFloat above clouds by cable-car to 2,970-metre peak, starred in Bond movie.
  • Piz GloriaRestaurantLauterbrunnen, SwitzerlandRevolving restaurant with 360-degree views of 200 Alpine peaks.
  • Ustaria Crusch AlbaRestaurantGuarda, SwitzerlandPopular restaurant for local Grisons specialities like barley soup.
  • Aletsch ArenaPlaceBettmeralp, SwitzerlandExpansive winter sports hub where locals ski and sledge.
  • Aletsch GlacierSightBettmeralp, Switzerland14-mile-long glacier snaking down from 4,000m peaks.
  • MärjelenseeSightBettmeralp, SwitzerlandJewel-coloured lake on the glacier-skimming day hike.
  • Parco ScherrerGardenMorcote, SwitzerlandSubtropical gardens with camelias, azaleas, palms and oleander.
  • Chiesa di Santa Maria del SassoPlace of worshipMorcote, SwitzerlandRenaissance-baroque church on the hill with stellar lake views.
  • Tenuta Castello di MorcoteRestaurantMorcote, SwitzerlandFamily-run estate for slow food, organic wines, and dinner under stars.
  • Sentier des FromageriesTrailGruyères, SwitzerlandEight-mile loop passing lush pastures and cheese dairies.
  • La Maison du GruyèreMuseumGruyères, SwitzerlandVisitors can get a glimpse at the cheesemaking process.
  • Fromagerie d’Alpage de MolésonRestaurantMoléson, SwitzerlandMakes rich gruyere cheese traditionally in a copper vat.
  • Maison de CaillerPlaceBroc, Switzerland
Read the full piece at National Geographic →

Lonely PlanetOct 13

The 13 Best Places to Visit in December

December is the ideal month to get away. Try these perfect winter escapes, taking in festive markets, action-packed adventures and the northern lights.

20 things in this story
  • La JollaNeighborhoodSan Diego, United StatesFancy neighborhood in San Diego.
  • Puerto PrincesaHotelPalawan, PhilippinesCapital of Palawan, gateway to Subterranean River.
  • El NidoNeighborhoodPalawan, PhilippinesOffers 20-plus dive sites with diverse marine life.
  • El YunqueParkPuerto RicoRainforest for hiking in Puerto Rico.
  • Bioluminescent BaySightPuerto RicoOffers dazzling after-dark kayaking.
  • RincónNeighborhoodPuerto RicoKnown for surfing in Puerto Rico.
  • San JuanNeighborhoodPuerto RicoOld town founded in 1521 with bright alleyways.
  • ViequesSightPuerto RicoLocated about 8 miles (13 km) east of the main island of Puerto Rico, it is about 20 miles (32 km) long and 4.5 miles…
  • PonceNeighborhoodPuerto RicoLively second city of Puerto Rico.
  • Coron IslandSightPalawan, PhilippinesOffers thrilling wreck diving on a sunken Japanese fleet.
  • Triglav National ParkSightSloveniaPark with thrilling landscapes for resorts.
  • Lake BledSightSloveniaMagical lake with an isle and castle.
  • HatilloNeighborhoodPuerto RicoTown known for high jinks on Día de los Inocentes.
  • Subterranean River National ParkSightPuerto Princesa, PhilippinesNavigable underground waterway through karst formations.
  • Lake BohinjSightSloveniaBeautiful lake in Triglav National Park.
  • Central Kalahari Game ReserveNature reserveBotswanaLarge reserve attracting big predators in rainy season.
  • Northern Deception ValleyNeighborhoodBotswanaArea attracting grazers and predators in the reserve.
  • EncinitasNeighborhoodSan Diego, United StatesSurfy neighborhood in San Diego.
  • Ocean BeachSuburbSan Diego, United StatesAlternative neighborhood in San Diego.
  • CulebraNeighborhoodPuerto Rico
Read the full piece at Lonely Planet →

Condé Nast TravelerOct 6

The Best Train Trips in the World: 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards

The world’s most swoon-worthy train trips, from the rugged Peruvian highlands to the romantic Canadian Rockies.

19 things in this storyRead the full piece at Condé Nast Traveler →

Condé Nast TravelerOct 6

Readers' Choice Awards 2026: Top 10 Hotels in Switzerland

Condé Nast Traveler readers rate their top hotels in Switzerland, from lakes to mountains.

10 hotels in this story
  • Schweizerhof ZermattHotel
  • Elsewhere
  • The Dolder GrandHotelZurich, SwitzerlandDas 5 Sterne Hotel ist ein City Resort der Extraklasse mit Spa – nur wenige Minuten von der Innenstadt entfernt.
  • Baur au LacHotelZurich, SwitzerlandIhr 5-Sterne-Hotel in Zürich über 180 Jahren Tradition • Blick auf Zürichee & Alpen •…
  • La Réserve Eden au Lac ZurichHotelZurich, SwitzerlandLa Réserve Eden au Lac Zurich: Best 5-star boutique hotel on Lake Zurich with Philippe Starck design, rooftop bar &…
  • Park Hyatt ZurichHotelZurich, SwitzerlandSmack in the center of town and under five minutes from the lake, this contemporary hotel ticks all the boxes when it…
  • Mandarin Oriental Savoy, ZurichHotelZurich, SwitzerlandDiscover exquisite Italian fine-dining, culinary delights and an enchanting rooftop bar with panoramic views.
  • The Woodward, Auberge CollectionHotelGeneva, SwitzerlandBecause this is one of the best hotels of its kind to have opened in goodness knows how long.
  • Mandarin Oriental, GenevaHotelGeneva, SwitzerlandThis "stylish hotel with modern amenities" on the Rhône has Adam Tihany–designed public spaces that include a…
  • Gstaad PalaceHotelGstaad, SwitzerlandIt may look like a fairytale castle, but behind the walls of the Gstaad Palace, real stories are written every day.
  • Badrutt’s Palace HotelHotelSt. Moritz, SwitzerlandDiscover winter at Badrutt’s Palace in St.
Read the full piece at Condé Nast Traveler →

Lonely PlanetOct 3

12 Best Things to Do in the Swiss Alps

From biking and hiking to wildlife watching, experience the best of the Swiss Alps with this guide to the top things to do.

22 things in this story
  • Five Lakes TrailTrailSee the Matterhorn from Zermatt’s trail
  • Elsewhere
  • Swiss National ParkSightZernez, SwitzerlandTry for wildlife watchers
  • Gemmi PassTrailLeukerbad, SwitzerlandHike the historic pass, accessible by cable car
  • VerticAlp funicularSightChâtelard, SwitzerlandRide to the Emosson dam
  • Emosson damSightChâtelard, SwitzerlandVisit for sheer expanse and dizzying views
  • Hotel SchwarenbachHotelLeukerbad, SwitzerlandDating from 1742, stop for a restorative drink
  • OeschinenseeSightKandersteg, SwitzerlandJewel-like lake accessible by cable car
  • Mont-Blanc ExpressAttractionMartigny, SwitzerlandTrain from Martigny to Châtelard
  • Vieux EmossonSightChâtelard, SwitzerlandSecond, older dam with a mountain hut
  • Swiss Alpine ClubPlaceBern, SwitzerlandBook cabins through the club
  • Tour des MuveransTrailOvronnaz, SwitzerlandMagnificent 33km circular route
  • Cabane RambertHotelOvronnaz, SwitzerlandDepuis la terrasse de la cabane Rambert, vous bénéficierez d’un point de vue exceptionnel sur la plupart des Alpes…
  • EigerSightGrindelwald, SwitzerlandIt is the easternmost peak of a ridge crest that extends across the Mönch to the Jungfrau…
  • MönchSightGrindelwald, SwitzerlandTogether with the Eiger and the Jungfrau, it forms a highly recognisable group of mountains, visible from far away.
  • Schilthorn summit stationSightMürren, SwitzerlandStood in for Blofeld’s lair in James Bond film
  • GimmelwaldNeighborhoodMürren, SwitzerlandHamlet reached by via ferrata from Mürren
  • Grimsel PassTrailGuttannen, SwitzerlandPart of a circular route with Furka and Susten
  • Furka PassTrailGuttannen, SwitzerlandPart of a circular route with Grimsel and Susten
  • Susten PassTrailGuttannen, SwitzerlandPart of a circular route with Grimsel and Furka
  • GelmerbahnSightGuttannen, SwitzerlandEurope’s steepest funicular up to Gelmer lake
  • Refuge du Lac de DerborenceHotelOvronnaz, Switzerland
  • JungfrauSightGrindelwald, Switzerland
Read the full piece at Lonely Planet →

OutsideSep 10

Elite Trail Runner Kalie McCrystal Was in Her Element. Then She Vanished on the Matterhorn.

After reaching the summit of the Matterhorn in peak condition, elite mountain athlete Kalie McCrystal disappeared without a trace.

5 things in this storyRead the full piece at Outside →

Lonely PlanetJul 31

The 11 best places to visit in Switzerland

Here are the best places to visit in Switzerland, from fairly-tale towns to the mighty Matterhorn.

17 things in this story
  • MatterhornSightGnarled fang of rock soaring above Zermatt.
  • Matterhorn Glacier ParadiseTrailCable car station with views of glaciers and 4000m peaks.
  • Testa GrigiaSightIt overlooks the Plateau Rosa section of the Theodul Glacier on its east side.
  • Elsewhere
  • Jungfrau regionNeighborhoodBern, SwitzerlandHighlight of Switzerland’s mountainous Bernese Oberland.
  • EigerSightBern, SwitzerlandIt is the easternmost peak of a ridge crest that extends across the Mönch to the Jungfrau…
  • MönchSightBern, SwitzerlandTogether with the Eiger and the Jungfrau, it forms a highly recognisable group of mountains, visible from far away.
  • JungfrauSightBern, SwitzerlandTogether with the Eiger and Mönch, the Jungfrau forms a massive wall of mountains overlooking…
  • JungfraujochSightLauterbrunnen, SwitzerlandEurope’s highest train station, reached via rail from Lauterbrunnen.
  • Zytglogge clocktowerSightBern, SwitzerlandEye-grabbing clocktower in Bern's medieval Old Town.
  • Kindlifresserbrunnen fountainSightBern, SwitzerlandFountain immortalizing a mythical giant said to snack on children.
  • Einstein-HausMuseumBern, SwitzerlandWhere Einstein developed his theory of relativity.
  • KunstmuseumMuseumBern, SwitzerlandExhibits an outstanding fine arts collection.
  • Zentrum Paul KleeMuseumBern, SwitzerlandCelebration of Swiss painter Paul Klee.
  • Aare RiverSightBern, SwitzerlandAction moves to the water in summer for swimming and rafting.
  • RhineSightBasel, SwitzerlandRiver straddling Basel, good for sundown drinks and wild swims.
  • Camping EichholzPlaceBern, Switzerland
  • Marzili LidoSightBern, Switzerland
Read the full piece at Lonely Planet →
Ask AI · Zermatt

AI answers grounded in the 8 recent stories about Zermatt shown on this page. It can be wrong — the linked articles are the source of truth.

↑↓ to navigate · Enter to open · Esc to close