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Riffelhaus 1853 Hotel - Zermatt

Riffelberg, Zermatt, Switzerland, 3920·View on map

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Overall Score

Perfect

9.2Perfect

Location9.7

Comfort9.6

Cleanliness9.5

Staff9.4

Facilities9.3

Who stays here

Couples52%

Families18%

Solo16%

Groups13%

Overview

Overall Score

Perfect

9.2Perfect

Location9.7

Comfort9.6

Cleanliness9.5

Staff9.4

Facilities9.3

Who stays here

Couples52%

Families18%

Solo16%

Groups13%

Historic mountain hotel with ski-to-door access and panoramic Matterhorn views

Location & Access

Riffelhaus 1853 sits at 8200 ft above sea level on the Gornergrat ridge. The hotel is accessible only by the Gornergrat mountain railway, a 23-minute ride from Zermatt. Guests have ski-to-door access in winter and direct access to hiking trails in summer.

Rooms

The hotel offers 25 uniquely decorated rooms, each with satellite TV and a bathroom with bathrobes and hairdryer. Some room types include a private balcony with direct views of the Matterhorn. The traditionally furnished rooms blend historic charm with modern amenities.

Dining

The on-site restaurant serves classic Swiss cuisine with a focus on local ingredients. Breakfast and dinner are included in the room rate, with a set menu offering meat or vegetarian options each evening. Guests can also use the bar, lounge, and library for additional relaxation.

Wellness

The spa area includes a sauna with floor-to-ceiling windows facing the Matterhorn, a steam bath, and a relaxation room. The outdoor hot tub sits at 8500 ft and offers direct views of the Matterhorn and the Zermatt valley. An outdoor heated pool and spa packages are also available.

Activities & Services

Riffelhaus 1853 is officially rated as a 'Bike Hotel' by the Swiss tourism association, with a bicycle storage room available in summer. Winter guests have free use of a ski storage room with boot heaters. The hotel also offers luggage storage, currency exchange, and a meeting room for banquets.

Access: Only reachable via the Gornergrat mountain railway from Zermatt
Skiing: Ski-to-door access with heated boot dryers in ski storage
Views: Panoramic Matterhorn views from rooms, sun terrace, and outdoor hot tub
Wellness: Outdoor hot tub at 8500 ft with direct Matterhorn view
Rooms: 25 uniquely decorated rooms with Matterhorn balconies
Dining: Classic Swiss cuisine with breakfast and dinner included
Services: Rated as 'Bike Hotel' by Swiss tourism association

Good to know

Check-in/Check-out

from 15:00-18:30

from 07:00-11:00

Amenities

Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.

Other information

Breakfast

A buffet breakfast is served at affordable prices.

Children & extra beds

There are no extra beds provided in a room.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request.

Languages

German

Building

Number of rooms:27

Former name

Hotel Riffelberg

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Rooms and availability

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Family Room

Max:

4 persons
Bed options:

2 King Size Beds

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Junior Suite

Max:

3 persons
Bed options:

2 Single beds

Partial View
Shower
Heating

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Double Room

Max:

2 persons
Bed options:

1 Double bed2 Single beds1 Double bed

Mountain view
Shower
Heating

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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi

Parking

Baggage storage

Locker room

24-hour services

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Swimming pool

Outdoor swimming pool

Heated swimming pool

Spa and relaxation

Jacuzzi

Steam room

Turkish bath

Spa & wellness center

Flat-screen TV

Sports & Fitness

Skiing
Hiking
Cycling

Services

Pet amenities available
Housekeeping
Welcome drink

Dining

In-room breakfast
Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Packed lunches

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cribs

Spa & Leisure

Heated swimming pool
Outdoor swimming pool
Sun terrace
Garden area
Spa & wellness center
Sauna
Turkish bath
Steam room
Jacuzzi
Pool with view

Room view

Mountain view
Partial View

Room features

Heating
Sitting area
Terrace
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV

Room decor

Carpeted floor

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Essential information about Riffelhaus 1853 Hotel

💵 Lowest room price	422 US$
📏 Distance to center	2.0 mi
✈️ Distance to airport	51.4 mi
🧳 Nearest airport	Sion, SIR

Location

Riffelberg, Zermatt, Switzerland, 3920

Address

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Riffelberg, Zermatt, Switzerland, 3920

Map view

Riffelberg, Zermatt, Switzerland, 3920

City landmarks
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Restaurants

Landmark

The Matterhorn

1.4 mi

Ski Area

Gornergrat

1.6 mi

Landmark

Riffelsee

1.1 mi

Museums

Matterhorn Museum

1.9 mi

Garden

Dossen Glacier Garden

2.4 mi

Landmark

Riffelhorn

200 yd

Landmark

Gorner Gorge

1.3 mi

Bridges

Hangebrucke

1.2 mi

Church

Kapelle Winkelmatten "Zur Heiligen Familie"

1.4 mi

Landmark

Schwarzsee

2.1 mi

Cemetery

Mountaineer's Cemetery

1.8 mi

Ski Area

Trockener Steg

2.1 mi

Landmark

Sunnegga

1.8 mi

Church

Kapelle Gornergrat "Bernhard von Aosta"

1.6 mi

Church

St Peter's English Church

2.0 mi

Bridges

Photopoint Kirchbrucke bridge

1.8 mi

Church

Kapelle Riffelberg "Bruder Klaus"

100 yd

Restaurant

Restaurant Alphitta

1.2 mi

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