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Zermatt

Independent hotel guides, travel articles, and travel videos for Zermatt.

Hotel guides

Travel videos

denniscallan

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denniscallan is a YouTube travel channel featuring Dennis Callan's destination videos from Europe and beyond.

This video gives a helpful Zermatt overview, covering the Kleine Matterhorn cable car, Matterhorn views, skiing activity, and easy Alpine walking routes.

Rick Steves' Europe

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Rick Steves' Europe is a YouTube travel channel from guidebook author and television host Rick Steves.

This short travel video shows Zermatt before the summer peak season, with a thoughtful focus on low-elevation walks, old farm hamlets, and the town's earlier village character.

Travel articles & blogs

Lonely Planet
Travel guide

Lonely Planet is a major travel publication and destination-research site with professionally edited guides, articles, and planning resources. Their Zermatt destination guide gives a clear overview of holidays, when to visit, and places to visit in the mountain resort.

Lonely Planet: Zermatt

Read the guide at lonelyplanet.com/destinations/switzerland/valais/zermatt.

lonelyplanet.com/destinations/switzerland/valais/zermatt

Earth Trekkers
Travel guide

Earth Trekkers is a family adventure travel site specializing in detailed destination guides, practical itineraries, hiking, and route planning. Their Zermatt itinerary guide is especially practical for choosing between one to four days, with things to do, timing advice, and options by travel style.

Earth Trekkers: Zermatt Itinerary

Read the guide at earthtrekkers.com/zermatt-itinerary/.

earthtrekkers.com/zermatt-itinerary/

Practical Wanderlust
Travel guide

Practical Wanderlust is a responsible budget travel blog with detailed guides, road trips, packing lists, humor, and social context. Their Zermatt guide covers memorable things to do, from the Matterhorn to turquoise gorges, glimmering lakes, and other local activities.

Practical Wanderlust: Things To Do In Zermatt Switzerland

Read the guide at practicalwanderlust.com/things-to-do-in-zermatt-switzerland/.

practicalwanderlust.com/things-to-do-in-zermatt-switzerland/

ViaTravelers
Travel guide

ViaTravelers is a travel media and planning site combining destination guides with structured comparison and itinerary-planning tools. Their Zermatt travel guide offers a well-rounded look at Matterhorn views, outdoor activities, cultural experiences, village streets, shops, restaurants, and historical sites.

ViaTravelers: Zermatt

Read the guide at viatravelers.com/destinations/zermatt/.

viatravelers.com/destinations/zermatt/

A Broken Backpack
Travel guide

A Broken Backpack is a practical long-term-travel and travel-resources blog covering destination guides, travel tips, and living abroad. Her guide to getting to Zermatt is a helpful planning resource for comparing transport options before arriving in the destination.

A Broken Backpack: How To Get To Zermatt

Read the guide at abrokenbackpack.com/how-to-get-to-zermatt/.

abrokenbackpack.com/how-to-get-to-zermatt/

Wanderlust Chloe
Travel guide

Wanderlust Chloe is a UK travel blog focused on destination inspiration, food, hotels, family travel, and polished first-person guides. Their Zermatt guide is a good match for non-skiers, with winter planning ideas that include spas, restaurants, and activities.

Wanderlust Chloe: Zermatt Switzerland Things To Do

Read the guide at wanderlustchloe.com/zermatt-switzerland-things-to-do/.

wanderlustchloe.com/zermatt-switzerland-things-to-do/

Be My Travel Muse
Travel guide

Be My Travel Muse is a solo female travel blog and travel business focused on adventurous, nature-led, and women-focused travel. Their Zermatt hiking guide is useful for planning routes with Matterhorn and Stellisee views, plus places to stay and eat.

Be My Travel Muse: Where To Hike In Zermatt Switzerland

Read the guide at bemytravelmuse.com/where-to-hike-in-zermatt-switzerland/.

bemytravelmuse.com/where-to-hike-in-zermatt-switzerland/

The Planet D
Travel guide

The Planet D is an adventure-travel blog combining destination guides, itineraries, travel tips, photography, and personal travel stories. Their 5 Lakes hike article gives focused inspiration for experiencing Zermatt's alpine route appeal and Matterhorn views.

The Planet D: 5 Lakes Hike Zermatt

Read the guide at theplanetd.com/5-lakes-hike-zermatt/.

theplanetd.com/5-lakes-hike-zermatt/

Hand Luggage Only
Travel guide

Hand Luggage Only is a travel, food, photography, and home blog built around visual destination guides and travel stories. Their skiing in Zermatt piece adds a personal travel-journal angle to the Swiss town's appeal as a ski destination.

Hand Luggage Only: Skiing Zermatt Switzerland

Read the guide at handluggageonly.co.uk/skiing-zermatt-switzerland/.

handluggageonly.co.uk/skiing-zermatt-switzerland/

The Travel Bunny
Travel guide

The Travel Bunny is a budget and slow-travel blog with Europe-focused guides, practical planning advice, and destination articles. Their summertime in Zermatt article is a useful seasonal guide, pairing travel advice and photos with three adventure activities in the Swiss resort area.

The Travel Bunny: Summertime In Zermatt

Read the guide at the-travel-bunny.com/summertime-in-zermatt/.

the-travel-bunny.com/summertime-in-zermatt/

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