Riffelhaus 1853 – A Favorite for Families in Zermatt
About the Hotel
Rooms with Alpine Views
Riffelhaus 1853 offers 25 rooms and suites, all with views of the surrounding mountains. Rooms are furnished with pine wood and include modern bathrooms with bathrobes and hairdryers. Some rooms feature balconies with partial or direct views of the Matterhorn. The junior suite provides a side view of the Matterhorn from the balcony or terrace. Each room has a satellite TV, a safe, and free WiFi. Personal ski lockers are available for guests.
Dining with Matterhorn Views
The hotel's restaurant serves regional cuisine with the finest view of the Matterhorn from the terrace. Guests can enjoy local Pinot Noir alongside meals. Breakfast is served from 7:00 to 9:30. The bar/lounge offers drinks in a relaxed setting.
Ski-In, Spa-Out
Guests can ski directly to the hotel, which features an outdoor pool, a steam room, and a spa tub. The spa area includes a sauna, a steam bath, and a relaxation room. An outdoor hot tub overlooks the Matterhorn. The hotel is officially rated as a Bike Hotel by the Swiss tourism association.
High-Altitude Access
Riffelhaus 1853 is located at 2,500 meters above sea level on the Riffelberg, 7 km from Zermatt. It can only be reached by the Gornergrat mountain railway, which takes 25 minutes from Zermatt. The last train leaves Zermatt at 19:24. Ski passes are available at the Gornergrat railway station.
Family & Event Services
Children aged 0-2 stay free in existing beds or baby beds. Rates for older children include breakfast and dinner. The hotel offers bespoke gift vouchers for Alpine adventures. Corporate events and private celebrations can be arranged, with options for full-day activities or terrace lunches. Free WiFi is available in public areas.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Safe deposit box
- Pets allowed
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Ski to door
- Ski storage
- Lift
- Currency exchange
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Skiing
- Hiking
- Cycling
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Pet amenities available
- Housekeeping
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Packed lunches
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
Spa & Leisure
- Heated swimming pool
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Spa & wellness centre
- Sauna
- Turkish bath
- Steam room
- Jacuzzi
- Pool with 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
