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Zermatt
Zermatt

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About Zermatt

Recommended trip: 2–4 day(s)

Recommended trip: 2–4 day(s)

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What to do

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Gornergrat

Gornergrat

4.6/556 Reviews
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Zermatt Ski Resort

Zermatt Ski Resort

5.0/512 Reviews
Matterhorn

Matterhorn

4.8/5190 Reviews
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Matterhorn Glacier Paradise

Matterhorn Glacier Paradise

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Where to stay

Discover the most popular places to stay in Zermatt, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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Beausite Zermatt

Beausite Zermatt

4.6/550 Reviews
Hotel Alpina

Hotel Alpina

4.3/5163 Reviews
Hotel Tannenhof

Hotel Tannenhof

4.6/547 Reviews
Hotel Continental

Hotel Continental

4.5/551 Reviews
Riffelhaus 1853

Riffelhaus 1853

4.5/582 Reviews
Mont Cervin Palace

Mont Cervin Palace

4.5/547 Reviews
Hotel Simi

Hotel Simi

3.9/577 Reviews
Zermatt Youth Hostel

Zermatt Youth Hostel

4.2/5214 Reviews

What to eat

Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Zermatt dishes and foodie spots.
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Lusi

Lusi

4.3/551 Reviews
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Western-style
Avg. €28/person
Restaurant Veranda

Restaurant Veranda

3.9/530 Reviews
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Western-style
Avg. €43/person
Prato Borni

Prato Borni

4.9/539 Reviews
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Western-style
Avg. €122/person
Marie's Deli Zermatt

Marie's Deli Zermatt

4.7/547 Reviews
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Bars/Bistros
Avg. €27/person
Saycheese

Saycheese

3.6/55 Reviews
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Western-style
Avg. €28/person
Filet et Fils Modern Grill

Filet et Fils Modern Grill

4.8/525 Reviews
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Western-style
Avg. €26/person
La Caleche

La Caleche

4.3/512 Reviews
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Western-style
Avg. €21/person
Potato Fine Food Restaurant

Potato Fine Food Restaurant

4.8/552 Reviews
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Western-style
Blue Lounge

Blue Lounge

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Western-style
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Restaurant National Zermatt

Restaurant National Zermatt

4.2/56 Reviews
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Western-style
Avg. €56/person
Schweizerhof

Schweizerhof

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Western-style
Ambassador Zermatt

Ambassador Zermatt

4.0/521 Reviews
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💫 As a travel blogger who has been to Europe over 30 times round-trip
Truth be told: France, Italy, and Switzerland are worth multiple visits!
But how can working people fully experience the essence of all three countries in one trip?
Please keep this comprehensive guide👇
-
🗺️ Golden route planning
"West to East" Enter France → Switzerland → Exit Italy
"East to West" Enter Italy → Switzerland → Exit France
Key secret: Put Switzerland in the middle for smooth transportation!
-
🇫🇷 France
🎯 Priority cities (suitable for first-timers)
Paris: 3–7 days
▫️ Must-see: Louvre 3h / Seine River cruise 2h / Montmartre 2h
▫️ Off-the-beaten-path: Marais district boutique shopping / Sacré-Cœur sunset viewing
▫️ Accommodation advice: 1st-7th arrondissements are safer, metro is very convenient
▫️ Nearby recommendation: Monet’s Garden + Giverny day trip
Nice / Monaco: 3 days (stay in Nice, explore the coast)
✔️ Suggestion: Paris 2–3 days + one city of your choice
——
🇮🇹 Italy
🎯 Recommended cities
Rome: 2–3 days
Florence: 2 days
Venice: 2 days
Milan: 0.5–1 day (transit / shopping)
▫️ Rome 2-day itinerary:
Day 1 Colosseum - Mouth of Truth - Piazza Venezia
Day 2 Trevi Fountain - Pantheon - Spanish Steps
▫️ Florence must-dos:
Uffizi Gallery 3h / Michelangelo Square sunset
▫️ Venice hidden gems:
Burano Island photo spots + gondola ride
✔️ Suggestion: Rome + Florence + Milan
——
🇨🇭 Switzerland
🎯 Recommended cities
Zurich: 1 day
Lucerne: 1–2 days
Jungfrau region (Interlaken / Grindelwald / Lauterbrunnen / Wengen / Mürren): 2–3 days
Zermatt / Matterhorn: 2 days
▫️ Interlaken area:
Jungfrau day trip / Grindelwald dreamy slopes
▫️ Lake Lucerne area:
1.5h boat cruise + Rigi mountain cogwheel train
▫️ Zermatt:
Matterhorn reflection photo spot / Five Lakes hiking route
✔️ Suggestion: Jungfrau + Lucerne + Zermatt
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💡 Suggested trip duration
✔️ Beginner-friendly: 12-14 days for the three countries’ highlights
✔️ In-depth experience: 10-12 days focusing on two countries
✔️ Special forces version: 16-18 days intense tour of all three countries
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🚂 Transportation tips
• Cross-country: recommended high-speed trains / night trains
• Buy a Swiss travel pass
• For Italy, Frecciarossa high-speed trains are an option between cities
~~
✉️ Follow me for more overseas travel guides~
🎒🎒🎒🎒 For details, you can also click the product below to inquire 🎒🎒🎒🎒

💫 As a travel blogger who has been to Europe over 30 times round-trip Truth be told: France, Italy, and Switzerland are worth multiple visits! But how can working people fully experience the essence of all three countries in one trip? Please keep this comprehensive guide👇 - 🗺️ Golden route planning "West to East" Enter France → Switzerland → Exit Italy "East to West" Enter Italy → Switzerland → Exit France Key secret: Put Switzerland in the middle for smooth transportation! - 🇫🇷 France 🎯 Priority cities (suitable for first-timers) Paris: 3–7 days ▫️ Must-see: Louvre 3h / Seine River cruise 2h / Montmartre 2h ▫️ Off-the-beaten-path: Marais district boutique shopping / Sacré-Cœur sunset viewing ▫️ Accommodation advice: 1st-7th arrondissements are safer, metro is very convenient ▫️ Nearby recommendation: Monet’s Garden + Giverny day trip Nice / Monaco: 3 days (stay in Nice, explore the coast) ✔️ Suggestion: Paris 2–3 days + one city of your choice —— 🇮🇹 Italy 🎯 Recommended cities Rome: 2–3 days Florence: 2 days Venice: 2 days Milan: 0.5–1 day (transit / shopping) ▫️ Rome 2-day itinerary: Day 1 Colosseum - Mouth of Truth - Piazza Venezia Day 2 Trevi Fountain - Pantheon - Spanish Steps ▫️ Florence must-dos: Uffizi Gallery 3h / Michelangelo Square sunset ▫️ Venice hidden gems: Burano Island photo spots + gondola ride ✔️ Suggestion: Rome + Florence + Milan —— 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🎯 Recommended cities Zurich: 1 day Lucerne: 1–2 days Jungfrau region (Interlaken / Grindelwald / Lauterbrunnen / Wengen / Mürren): 2–3 days Zermatt / Matterhorn: 2 days ▫️ Interlaken area: Jungfrau day trip / Grindelwald dreamy slopes ▫️ Lake Lucerne area: 1.5h boat cruise + Rigi mountain cogwheel train ▫️ Zermatt: Matterhorn reflection photo spot / Five Lakes hiking route ✔️ Suggestion: Jungfrau + Lucerne + Zermatt - 💡 Suggested trip duration ✔️ Beginner-friendly: 12-14 days for the three countries’ highlights ✔️ In-depth experience: 10-12 days focusing on two countries ✔️ Special forces version: 16-18 days intense tour of all three countries - 🚂 Transportation tips • Cross-country: recommended high-speed trains / night trains • Buy a Swiss travel pass • For Italy, Frecciarossa high-speed trains are an option between cities ~~ ✉️ Follow me for more overseas travel guides~ 🎒🎒🎒🎒 For details, you can also click the product below to inquire 🎒🎒🎒🎒

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