Our favorite activity while in Zermatt. We arrived via the loop trail (Blatten via Gorner Gorge)…read morewhich put us entering from the far end. This direction of travel through made our trip all down stairs. If you enter the other way (from the entrance where you pay (5.50 each), you'll be going up a bit of short, steep stairs. Either way you choose to go the gorge is amazing. We started the trail in the morning and never met anyone until we entered the gorge, still only meeting 2 people while down in it. Highly recommend! And if you fancy a bit more of a hike we found that loop trail to be great beginning to end.

Yelp Review 2026 #147:…read more The iconic pyramidal shape of Matterhorn used on the packaging of Toblerone is even more breathtaking in person. Riding the train going up the mountain gets you more and more excited as you get closer. You forget that it's quite chilly. You forget that the sun is in your eyes. You forget the slushy snow under your feet. It sits right on the border of Switzerland and Italy. It's 14,000+ feet tall making it a challenging hike. The name comes from the German words "matte" and "horn" which translates to "meadow peak". The first hiker who attempted to reach the peak in 1865 died. You would think that would be a lesson for everyone but people saw it as a challenge. A lot of people attempted to reach the peak using different routes - some were successful, some didn't make it alive. But now, there are mountaineers that can rescue you via helicopter. And I saw that orange helicopter flying over a lot. If you're not into hiking or high risk of death, you can ski or just admire Matterhorn and take pictures. Matterhorn and Mt. Fuji are the most photographed mountains in the world.

What a memorable experience! Totally worth it. We got lucky…read morewe booked it on a day that we're able to see the beauty of Mt Zermatt. Amazing views on our way to Gornergrat! Enjoyable train ride and great spots to take a picture and collect amazing memories while in Zermatt! You can purchase Priority Boarding for 7 CHF for a better seat/viewing experience. Paid $237 for this unforgettable experience and it's worth every penny. Highly recommend yo book this amazing Gornergrat ticket.

We took a boat as our transportation to get here. We did a tour & the place is big and beautiful…read more It is filled with so much history and they have their own wine that they make from their vineyard. They have huge fireplaces that you don't see anymore and all the artwork on the walls are hand painted & well preserved. Definitely grab a bottle of their wine to try from the gift shop.

Yelp Review 2026 #154:…read more Chillon Castle in Veytaux was the inspiration for Prince Eric's castle in Disney's animated film "The Little Mermaid". Writers like Lord Byron, Victor Hugo, Mary Shelley, Charles Dickens, etc. also got inspired by this castle. I was staying in Montreux and it was a 13-minute bus ride that drops you off right in front of the castle. You can also take a train to get here. It's well-preserved as it's the only castle not destroyed by war or fire. It's a beautiful castle that's sitting on top of Lake Geneva. I was content seeing the outside of the castle despite getting free tickets to go in since I have Swiss Travel Pass. I was busy watching a couple of swans building a nest. Sometimes, I'm just not in the mood to stand in line to see dungeons, medieval art, armory, and somebody's chamber. I had other places to see and visit and didn't want to spend too much time here. But from admiring the view from outside was wonderful enough.

This is one of the best things we did during our visit. The cable car needs reservation, and in…read moreJune last week, we were able to book on the same day but heard in peak seasons it runs out by weeks, so plan ahead. The cable car will be crowded and very tight spots. The ride experience is one of the best we had overall. This is a must-see experience on the French alps. Plan ahead, and you will spend at least 3 to 4 hours. In late June, we saw beautiful snow mountains over the clouds and walked inside an ice cave . Now words to describe this beauty !!!

Aiguille du Midi is the highest cable car in the French Alps. The ride up or down isn't the most…read morecomfortable. Standing room only, and you're packed in like sardines. If you're thinking of taking scenic photos, wait until you reach the top. Wear warm clothes. It's cold at the top, but you will encounter some hardy climbers wearing shorts and vests. Yes, climbers! They end their ride by walking down.

This is a beautiful small alpine town with natural hot water springs that feed several nice baths…read more The town has many family friendly accomodations, shops and restaurants and is a great destination for winter sports at all ages. We have been here a couple times and have always had a great time.

Came here at the recommendation of a friend living in Zurich. Such a wonderful experience. The…read moresmall island is a short boat ride from Locarno (also a short boat ride from Ascona). Entrance fee was small (about 8CHF). But wow, what a view! And the flowers! Heavenly. The smell of Jasmine was everywhere. Loved the flowers from around the globe, the Roman "bath" and the Bamboo garden. Very easy to spend an entire day here. A must visit, especially if you like nature, flowers, spectacular views, and the outdoors.