--- title: "Zermatt" description: "Independent hotel guides, travel articles, and travel videos for Zermatt." canonical: "https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/zermatt" locale: "en" --- # Zermatt Primary place hint: Zermatt ## Breadcrumbs [Europe](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/europe) > [Switzerland](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/switzerland) > [Lake Geneva](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/lake-geneva) > [Zermatt](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/zermatt) ## Hotel Guides - [Spectacular Hotel Views](https://spectacularhotelviews.com/en/rankings/zermatt) (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 Zermatt ranking provides a useful guide for finding hotels in Zermatt with the best hotel views. ## Travel Guides And Blogs - [Lonely Planet](https://www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/switzerland/valais/zermatt) (lonelyplanet.com) 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. - [Earth Trekkers](https://www.earthtrekkers.com/zermatt-itinerary/) (earthtrekkers.com) 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. - [Practical Wanderlust](https://practicalwanderlust.com/things-to-do-in-zermatt-switzerland/) (practicalwanderlust.com) 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. - [ViaTravelers](https://viatravelers.com/destinations/zermatt/) (viatravelers.com) 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. - [A Broken Backpack](https://abrokenbackpack.com/how-to-get-to-zermatt/) (abrokenbackpack.com) 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. - [Wanderlust Chloe](https://www.wanderlustchloe.com/zermatt-switzerland-things-to-do/) (wanderlustchloe.com) 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. - [Be My Travel Muse](https://www.bemytravelmuse.com/where-to-hike-in-zermatt-switzerland/) (bemytravelmuse.com) 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. - [The Planet D](https://theplanetd.com/5-lakes-hike-zermatt/) (theplanetd.com) 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. - [Hand Luggage Only](https://handluggageonly.co.uk/skiing-zermatt-switzerland/) (handluggageonly.co.uk) 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. - [The Travel Bunny](https://www.the-travel-bunny.com/summertime-in-zermatt/) (the-travel-bunny.com) 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. ## Travel Videos - [denniscallan](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dt5eDLVz02k) (youtube.com) 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](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1lcLPAuBRw) (youtube.com) 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.