Author and Editor: Gabriella Grace
The top sites in Zermatt, Switzerland. The ultimate summer travel guide for culture, hidden gems, and secret sites.
Zermatt:
Food: $$$-$$$$
Funky Fact: The Matterhorn towers over Zermatt and is the world’s most photographed mountain
1. Hotel Schweizerhof Bar
2. Gornerschhucht
3. The Mountaineering Cemetery
4. The Little Bar
5. The North Wall
6. The Ricola Gardens
7. Resort Hotel Alex
8. Fondue
9. The Wooden Shoe
10. Hexen Bar
11. Hedgehog Hunt
12. The Alphorn
13. Marmot Fountain
1. Hotel Schweizerhof Bar
A must see, this stunning backlit quartz slab bar will take your breath away. The carved wood bears on the front door and giant slabs of wood turned into sleek rustic tables add to the upscale swanky cabin wow factor.
Webpage and Information: Hotel Schweizerhof
2. Gornerschhucht
A long stroll towards the Matterhorn leads you up a rivers ravine. This 5€ site takes you on a cliff walk snaking between aqua blue falls on a wooden walkway. A pleasant stroll for those not afraid of heights.
3. The Mountaineering Cemetery
A somber and beautiful memorial to the women and men from all over the world that died on the Matterhorn, Täschhorn, Weisshorn, Liskamm, Obergabelhorn and Monte Rosa. It’s striking to see so many young climbers that perished in tragic avalanches, falls, crevices or rock slides.
4. The Little Bar
Great for shots, 80s music and a fun vibe.
5. The North Wall
A bar and restaurant, this is the best place in town for digging into a personalized pizza cooked to perfection.
6. The Ricola Gardens
A steep hike south of town will take you to the Ricola visitor garden in Blatten. Along the hike you’ll see a entertaining and informative adventure plaques telling about the region and history.
7. Resort Hotel Alex
What a wonder this gem is. I can’t believe how many tourists miss this place. The photos on website don’t do this place justice and words can’t describe it. But I’ll try. If Willy Wonka, a team of wood carvers from the alps, and Morticia Adams all had a fever dream to create a hotel. This would be it. I will write and link a future article on the place because it’s so cool! Go check out the lobby, bar, and cigar room.
Webpage and Information: Resort Hotel Alex
8. Fondue
Get you fork ready for some of the best fondue in the world. Zermatt has dozens of fondue shops, all fantastic with fast service. Do note that some shops offer a variety of base cheeses and added flavorings like porcini mushrooms or truffle oil.
9. Wooden Shoe
Take a hop into this giant shoe in front of city hall (Gemeinde Zermatt). A definite ode to the passion and tradition of hiking in the region as well as wood carvings and craftsmanship.
10. Hexen Bar
A cozy witch themed pub, this little place is filled with witches, brooms, candles and has a giant book of potions for you to choose from.
Webpage and Information: Hexen Bar
11. Hedgehog Hunt
While strolling the streets and shopping you’ll notice one spiky creature keeps popping up. The Hedgehog! They are a beloved creature and you’ll see lots of nods to them in Zermatt. Hedgehog populations are struggling across Switzerland and Europe in general.
12. The Alphorn
This huge bronze sculpture point straight at the Matterhorn and has some surprising artistic flair.
13. Marmot Fountain
This beloved creature is depicted scurrying in the rocks and invites visitors to take a sip.
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