This Mountain Town Was Just Named the Most Romantic Destination in the Worldand It Has Glacier Palaces and Car-free Charm

"Like a village straight out of a fairy tale, Zermatt makes the perfect backdrop for a romantic sojourn. The charming town is free of both cars and pollution, and it's filled with cozy chalets, ski-in-ski-out accommodations, and elegant hotels like the famous Grand Hotel Zermatterhof. It has breathtaking views not only of the Matterhorn, but a total of 38 peaks and 14 glaciers in Switzerland, Italy, and France."

"Since no one travels around Zermatt in vehicles, that leaves other, more romantic modes of transportation through the snowy landscape and to the best views of the Matterhorn. Leisurely rides on horse-drawn carriages, trains, and trolleys allow for deeply engaging with your companion while relishing the enchanting views together. One day trip not to be missed is to Klein Matterhornor Little Matterhornwhere the Matterhorn Glacier Ride cable car whisks visitors up to the world's highest glacial palace."

Go2Africa analyzed over 1.5 million travel reviews across more than 200 global destinations, identifying reviews written by couples and calculating the percentage of couples who awarded each destination four- or five-star ratings. Only locations with at least 100 couple reviews were included. The Matterhorn in Zermatt, Switzerland topped the list with 98.66 percent of couples giving four to five stars. Zermatt is car-free and adorned with cozy chalets, ski-in-ski-out lodgings, and hotels such as the Grand Hotel Zermatterhof. The area offers views of 38 peaks and 14 glaciers across Switzerland, Italy, and France, plus romantic transport options and the Klein Matterhorn glacier ride.

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