--- title: "Switzerland" description: "Independent hotel guides, travel articles, and travel videos for Switzerland." canonical: "https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/switzerland" locale: "en" --- # Switzerland Primary place hint: Switzerland ## Breadcrumbs [Europe](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/europe) > [Switzerland](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/switzerland) ## Places in this area - [Lake Geneva](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/lake-geneva) (3 destinations) - [Ticino](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/ticino) (1 destination) - [Zurich](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/zurich) (0 destinations) ## Hotel Guides - [Spectacular Hotel Views](https://spectacularhotelviews.com/en/rankings/switzerland) (spectacularhotelviews.com) Spectacular Hotel Views is the defintive guide to the world's best hotel views. It has over 600 destination rankings with hotels ranked by view quality, uniqueness, and breadth of availability across the property, has a searchable database of 2,500+ hotels with exceptional views and also allows you to browse by view type. Their Switzerland ranking provides a useful guide for finding hotels in Switzerland with the best hotel views. - [Secretplaces](https://www.secretplaces.com/switzerland/best-boutique-hotels-holiday-homes) (secretplaces.com) Secretplaces is a curated accommodation site focused on boutique hotels, guest houses and holiday homes. This page appears to present a Switzerland selection of boutique hotels, guest houses, luxury hotels and holiday homes, with examples including Boutique-Hotel Schlüssel & restaurant, Pensiun Aldier and Villa Flor. ## Travel Guides And Blogs - [ViaTravelers](https://viatravelers.com/destinations/switzerland/) (viatravelers.com) ViaTravelers is a travel media and planning site combining destination guides with structured trip-planning tools. Its Switzerland country guide gives a well-rounded planning overview, connecting alpine scenery, national languages, public transport, glacier peaks, lake shores, and geographic variety. - [A Dangerous Business](https://www.dangerous-business.com/destinations/switzerland/) (dangerous-business.com) A Dangerous Business is Amanda Williams' travel blog, focused on realistic travel planning and personally visited destinations. Her Switzerland travel guide is a practical starting point, with quick facts and broad context on mountains, alpine lakes, scenic railways, and travel costs. - [Be My Travel Muse](https://www.bemytravelmuse.com/switzerland-guide/) (bemytravelmuse.com) Be My Travel Muse is Kristin Addis's solo female travel blog and travel business focused on adventurous trips. Her Switzerland guide is a strong fit for active travelers planning a hiking or skiing vacation in the Alps. - [Love and Road](https://loveandroad.com/switzerland-trip-costs/) (loveandroad.com) Love and Road is a travel blog by Nat and Rob, focused on practical planning, budgeting, and couple travel. Their Switzerland trip-costs article is especially useful for budget-conscious travelers, pairing price context with money-saving tips. - [The Savvy Backpacker](https://thesavvybackpacker.com/switzerland-train/) (thesavvybackpacker.com) The Savvy Backpacker is a Europe budget travel site focused on practical planning for independent travelers. Their Switzerland train guide gives independent travelers practical help with ticket buying and rail navigation across the country. - [Jessie on a Journey](https://jessieonajourney.com/switzerland-travel-guide/) (jessieonajourney.com) Jessie on a Journey is Jessie Festa's solo female, adventure, and NYC-focused travel site. Her Switzerland travel guide offers a helpful planning overview, covering places to visit, trip tips, itineraries, and vacation inspiration. - [Wild Junket](https://www.wildjunket.com/driving-in-switzerland-guide/) (wildjunket.com) Wild Junket is an adventure and experiential travel blog by travel writer and guidebook author Nellie Huang. Her campervan guide to Switzerland is a practical resource for visitors who want clear advice on driving rules, parking, and road-trip logistics. - [Practical Wanderlust](https://practicalwanderlust.com/5-day-switzerland-itinerary/) (practicalwanderlust.com) Practical Wanderlust is a responsible budget travel blog and podcast by Lia and Jeremy. Their five-day Switzerland itinerary offers a practical, upbeat route through alpine scenery, lakes, cheese, chocolate, and broad country highlights. - [Wanderlust Chloe](https://www.wanderlustchloe.com/switzerland-itinerary/) (wanderlustchloe.com) Wanderlust Chloe is a UK travel blog by Chloe Gunning, focused on polished lifestyle-led travel guides. Her Switzerland itinerary is a polished option for planning around lakes, mountains, adventurous activities, chic hotels, and national highlights. - [The Blonde Abroad](https://www.theblondeabroad.com/ultimate-switzerland-travel-guide/) (theblondeabroad.com) The Blonde Abroad is a solo female travel and lifestyle blog by Kiersten “Kiki” Rich. Her Switzerland travel guide gives readers a well-rounded introduction to alpine scenery, emerald valleys, festivals, chocolate, and the country's broader appeal. - [A Broken Backpack](https://abrokenbackpack.com/switzerland-sim-cards/) (abrokenbackpack.com) A Broken Backpack is a practical long-term-travel and travel-resources blog by Melissa Giroux. Her Switzerland SIM card guide is a practical resource for comparing in-person purchases, online options, prepaid Swiss SIM cards, and eSIMs. - [Lonely Planet](https://www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/switzerland/grindelwald) (lonelyplanet.com) Lonely Planet is a professionally edited travel guide site and major global travel-publishing brand. Their Grindelwald guide is helpful for understanding holidays, places to visit, and the best timing for a Switzerland trip. - [NOMADasaurus](https://www.nomadasaurus.com/beginners-guide-hiking-in-switzerland/) (nomadasaurus.com) NOMADasaurus is an adventure travel and photography blog with a professional destination-guide publishing focus. Their hiking guide highlights seven Switzerland trails for different ability levels, making it a strong fit for readers drawn to trekking and alpine views. - [Inside The Travel Lab](https://www.insidethetravellab.com/summer-in-switzerland/) (insidethetravellab.com) Inside The Travel Lab is a journalism-led travel site focused on culture, sustainability, road trips, and deeper destination coverage. Their summer in Switzerland article brings together outdoor adventure, post-lockdown travel context, and indulgent seasonal experiences in a thoughtful way. - [Hand Luggage Only](https://handluggageonly.co.uk/7-places-visit-switzerland/) (handluggageonly.co.uk) Hand Luggage Only is a visually driven travel, food, photography, and home blog by Yaya and Lloyd. Their guide to seven beautiful places in Switzerland works well as visual inspiration for readers deciding where to go in the country. ## Travel Videos - [denniscallan](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGZyyQRqwCw) (youtube.com) denniscallan is a YouTube travel channel featuring Dennis Callan's educational travel videos from Europe and other regions. This video presents a broad Switzerland tour, with a helpful sweep through historic towns, scenic lakes, train travel, Alpine regions, mountain excursions, and cities including Lucerne, Bern, Zermatt, Lugano, and Zurich. - [Hungry Passport](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VsrgGI-yHso) (youtube.com) Hungry Passport is a YouTube travel channel offering travel guides and tips for major destinations around the world. This guide video rounds up 36 places in Switzerland, giving viewers a practical mix of Alpine landscapes, lakeside towns, cultural stops, adventure ideas, and quieter destinations. - [World Wild Hearts](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4lkEJ7qpnI) (youtube.com) World Wild Hearts is a YouTube travel channel by Zac and Ine, creating videos and guides from their travels together. This itinerary video lays out a useful six-day Switzerland road trip, combining hikes, outdoor activities, medieval towns, lakes, caves, and relaxing stops. - [Creative Travel Guide](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7HSX70NDnro) (youtube.com) Creative Travel Guide is a YouTube travel channel from a British couple sharing vlogs, practical advice, and destination guides. This practical guide video helps with Switzerland trip planning by covering when to visit, how to get there and around, typical prices, budget tips, and things to do. - [Gabriel Traveler](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wi3JpZAnRj4) (youtube.com) Gabriel Traveler is a YouTube travel channel by Gabriel Morris, sharing travel adventures, practical information, and budget travel tips. This video pairs a day in the Swiss Alps with helpful budget travel advice, focusing on travel costs and lower-cost ways to approach Switzerland. - [Karl Watson: Travel Documentaries](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f292p4z50EY) (youtube.com) Karl Watson: Travel Documentaries is a YouTube travel channel featuring Karl Watson's long-form films from travel adventures around the world. This travel video documents a week in Switzerland's Jungfrau Region, giving a strong regional view of Wengen, Grindelwald, Schilthorn, Jungfraujoch, and personally familiar places. - [vagabrothers](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Eh2PboxRAM) (youtube.com) vagabrothers is a YouTube travel channel by brothers Alex and Marko Ayling, focused on cultural and culinary discovery. This vlog explores Ticino in southern Switzerland with an energetic mix of paragliding, bungee jumping, canyoning, a film festival, and an after party. - [Rick Steves' Europe](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FedwX4PNAB4) (youtube.com) Rick Steves' Europe is a YouTube travel channel featuring Rick Steves' European travel programs and destination-focused episodes. This travel guide video gives a concise look at Bern, Switzerland, highlighting its medieval streets, pointy towers, colorful fountains, arcades, and role as the seat of the Swiss government. - [Sophie Nadeau](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVgqtr7YC5E) (youtube.com) Sophie Nadeau is a YouTube travel channel by Sophie Nadeau, creating documentary-style videos on historical, cultural, and adventure travel. This video guides viewers through Bern, Spiez, and Thun, making a thoughtful route through historic attractions, architecture, rösti, a Christmas market, and lakeside scenery. - [Yellow Productions](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghk9jGGHwig) (youtube.com) Yellow Productions is a YouTube travel channel creating detailed travel guides, hotel reviews, restaurant reviews, and travel gear content. This Lucerne travel guide video is useful for sightseeing planning, covering nine attractions including the train station, Lion Monument, Glacier Garden, Chapel Bridge, Old Town, city walls, Stadkeller Restaurant, and Mt. Pilatus. - [Wolters World](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0-f5J-wQPw) (youtube.com) Wolters World is a YouTube travel channel offering first-hand destination advice, practical tips, and candid travel observations. This guide video lists ten sites in Lucerne, Switzerland, offering a helpful introduction to bridges, Lake Lucerne, the Lion Memorial, and central European travel context. - [Jon Barr](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t82x-2X-tO8) (youtube.com) Jon Barr is a YouTube channel focused on food experiences in New York City and beyond, with travel videos also included in its wider archive. This video looks at saving money in Lucerne, Switzerland, with practical budget-focused travel tips and local-style activities from a day in the city. - [AlexTravels](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YThxGvlDKzA) (youtube.com) AlexTravels is a YouTube travel channel where Alex creates cinematic travel vlogs, Europe travel guides, and city travel tips. This Switzerland travel guide video covers things to do in Bern, including historic and cultural stops, before continuing south toward Lake Thun. - [Hey Nadine](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQ554QAIqaQ) (youtube.com) Hey Nadine is a YouTube travel channel by Nadine Sykora, focused on destinations, travel advice, and practical trip expertise. This travel video highlights unique things to do around Geneva, Switzerland, including a sunflower field, city experiences, and a stop in the town of Yvoire. - [Tourist to Local](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7EmrlNqeCU) (youtube.com) Tourist to Local is a YouTube travel channel by Juliana and Martín, focused on culture-forward trips and local-style experiences. This vlog covers 48 hours near Lucerne, giving a useful route through travel from Geneva, Küssnacht, a panoramic Swiss Alps train, Mt. Pilatus, and Lucerne.