
An Insider's Guide to Zermatt
From the best hotels to where to lunch on the mountains, we get the inside scoop from the trusted Swiss resort.
October 5, 2025
GuidesThis article was updated in October 2025.
In Zermatt, life is all about the mountains; you either climb them, ski down them, or spend your time gazing at them. Located in Switzerland's Valais canton, it is the home of the majestic and pyramid-like Matterhorn. Standing at 4,478 m, it is Europe's most recognizable peak, the symbol of Switzerland, and the centerpiece of life in this car-free, highly
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