Riffelhaus 1853 Zermatt

Riffelhaus 1853 is a historic mountain hotel located at 2,500 metres above sea level in Zermatt, offering ski-to-door access and panoramic views of the surrounding mountains from all rooms.

The traditionally furnished rooms feature satellite TV, safes, and bathrooms equipped with bathrobes, slippers, hairdryers, and free toiletries. Some room types include balconies that provide direct views of the Matterhorn. Room options range from standard mountain-view accommodations to suites with separate living areas. All rooms have heating and non-smoking choices are available.

Guests can dine on classic Swiss cuisine in the on-site restaurant or relax in the bar, lounge, and library. The spa area includes a sauna, steam bath, relaxation lounge, outdoor hot tub overlooking the Matterhorn, an indoor swimming pool with Jacuzzi facilities. Outdoor amenities consist of a sun terrace with furniture for sunbathing as well as ski storage during winter and bicycle storage during summer.

Additional conveniences include free WiFi throughout the hotel, daily housekeeping, key card access control, smoke detectors, charging sockets by beds, desks in rooms, bottled water provided upon arrival, coffee stations inside guest rooms, hand sanitizer widely available across public spaces, takeaway lunches for purchase onsite, elevator access to all floors. The Riffelhaus operates as a Bike Hotel certified by the Swiss tourism association and is accessible only via a scenic 23-minute mountain railway ride from Zermatt.