Southern Switzerland Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Valais
Arosa
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Zermatt

Where to stay in Southern Switzerland

Zermatt

Zermatt City Centre

The luxurious spas and stunning ski slopes are top of the list for many visitors to Zermatt City Centre. A stop by Matterhorn Museum or Zermatt - Furi might round out your trip.

Zermatt City Centre
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Lugano City-Centre

Visitors often come to Lugano City-Centre for its lake views, but many stay to explore sights like Lake Lugano and Via Nassa. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Lugano Funicular Station.

Lugano City-Centre
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Montana

Montana is noteworthy for its skiing, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Casino de Crans-Montana and Montana - Cry d'Er Gondola.

Montana
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Loreto

If you're spending some time in Loreto, MASILugano Museum of Art of Italian Switzerland and LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura are top sights worth seeing.

Loreto
Crans-Montana Ski Resort showing snow, dog sledding and cuddly or friendly animals

Randogne

Randogne is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Violettes Express Gondola and Cabane de Bois Ski Lift.

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Cassarate

If you're spending some time in Cassarate, Lake Lugano and Funicolare Monte Brè - Cassarate Station are top sights worth seeing.

Cassarate
Hotel Alpina

Hotel Alpina

2 out of 5
5 Englischer Viertel, Zermatt, VS
The price is 5.172.674 ₫ per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
5.172.674 ₫
per night
19 Aug - 20 Aug
Stay at this hotel in Zermatt. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (389 reviews)
"Great location. Helpful check in staff. Clean and tidy with good quality towels and bedding. Room decor and overall condition in need of updating."

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025

Hotel Alpina
Dorint Resort & Spa Locarno Riazzino

Dorint Resort & Spa Locarno Riazzino

4 out of 5
Via Campagna n. 9, Locarno
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 5.842.198 ₫ per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
5.842.198 ₫
per night
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Piazza Grande and Cantina Böscioro are located nearby.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (66 reviews)
Best place to be!
"It was a beautiful surprise, the hotel is very quiet, modern, well designed, everything is well think for having the best experience. After 2 weeks in Switzerland, everyday in restaurants, our best food experience was at the restaurant in the hotel. I just mentioned directly to the chef, a very nice ..."

Reviewed on 17 Jun 2025

Dorint Resort & Spa Locarno Riazzino
Hotel Jägerhof

Hotel Jägerhof

3 out of 5
Steinmattstrasse 85, Zermatt, VS
The price is 6.197.678 ₫ per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
6.197.678 ₫
per night
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Stay at this 3-star ski hotel in Zermatt. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free train station pick-up. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (903 reviews)
"Booked a family room. Room was extremely clean and appeared newly renovated. Had a view of the Matterhorn from the balcony, which was a bonus. Breakfast had a good variety."

Reviewed on 6 Jul 2025

Hotel Jägerhof
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Andermatt Alpine Apartments

Andermatt Alpine Apartments

5 out of 5
Gütschgasse 6, Andermatt, Uri
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Andermatt. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Popular attractions Basecamp Andermatt and Naetschen ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (233 reviews)
"Super nice condo style resort in the middle of a beautiful ski resort with great food in the area. Showers and bathrooms were fantastic and overall pictures didn't do the property justice."

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025

Andermatt Alpine Apartments
Naco Aparthotel by Arca Spa

Naco Aparthotel by Arca Spa

4 out of 5
Spissstrasse 44, Zermatt
Stay at this 4-star spa aparthotel in Zermatt. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (128 reviews)
"It a great place to stay. Looks really modern and newly renovated. Will definitely recommend and stay again. Breakfast is great also."

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025

Naco Aparthotel by Arca Spa
Apartments La Perle

Apartments La Perle

3 out of 5
25 u. Mattenstrasse, Zermatt, VS
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Zermatt. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Zermatt-Matterhorn Ski Paradise and Matterhorn are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (40 reviews)
"Love the location. Very convenient to go shopping and get groceries. Rooms are spacious. We had a pleasant stay and would love to stay here again next time."

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025

Apartments La Perle
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Popular places to visit

Matterhorn featuring snow, mountains and a sunset

Matterhorn

Explore the great outdoors at Matterhorn and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Zermatt. Discover the area's spas or seek out its ski slopes.

Matterhorn
Jungfraujoch which includes mountains and snow

Jungfraujoch

Explore the lovely green spaces of Jungfraujoch and also enjoy the ski slopes in Fieschertal. Amble around the area's lakeside or seek out the local tours.

Jungfraujoch
Jungfrau

Jungfrau

Explore the great outdoors at Jungfrau and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Lauterbrunnen. Stroll along the lakeside in this quaint area or seek out the ski slopes.

Jungfrau
St. Moritz

Lake St. Moritz

Explore the great outdoors at Lake St. Moritz and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to St. Moritz. Amble around the area's lakeside or seek out the ski slopes.

Lake St. Moritz
Davos Klosters

Davos Klosters

Hit the slopes in Davos with a visit to Davos Klosters. Attend a sporting event or discover the area's mountain views.

Davos Klosters
Verbier Ski Resort showing snow, snow skiing and mountains

Verbier Ski Resort

Hit the slopes in Bagnes with a visit to Verbier Ski Resort. Discover the area's mountain views and spas.

Verbier Ski Resort

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Lugano

Arosa

Arosa

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Bad Ragaz

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