Welcome to wonderland! Yes, it does take a while to reach Riffelalp. You need time to leave the daily grind behind. At 2222 metres, it disappears entirely from view. A warm welcome awaits you.
Here you will find peace and tranquillity, slowing down in absolute harmony with nature, away from your daily stress.
The Grand Hotel Riffelalp celebrated its grand opening for summer tourism on 10th July 1884 and quickly became a playground for Europe’s high society.
Today, Riffelalp Resort continues that great tradition with all the comforts of a modern hotel. It was totally renovated in summer 2016.
Surrender yourself to the awe-inspiring scenery, a fantastic mountain panorama and an unforgettable stay.
Hotels team will do whatever it can to cater to your every wish.
As the Matterhorn sets the scene, raise your glass to the mountain-top holiday mood. To 300 days of sunshine a year, under the clearest of clear blue skies.
And to wondrously clear nights under millions of stars, shining and sparkling like scattered jewels.
Sit back and enjoy the piano music while savouring your cocktail and the «dolce far niente».
Cosy lobby with a spacious bar area.
Snacks
The sun terrace without hustle and bustle.
Opened in winter only.
Tapas style
International
Restaurant Walliserkeller specializes in regional cuisine from the open fire. Opened in winter only.
Here are served local specialties like Fondue, Raclette and meat dishes cooked on hot stones.
Regional from the open fire
Italian
Wine tasting with the knowledge from one of Maîtres d’Hôtel.
Wines from the Valais
Wines from Italy
Wines from all around the world
Glide into the water and forget all the pressures of everyday commitments. Enjoy all the benefits of Europe’s highest wellness-center, outdoor pool with spectacular view of the Matterhorn.
Entrust yourself to the skilled hands of massage team, wich wants you to shine.
And now and again indulge yourself with a massage. Pamper yourself.
Concentrate on leisure and pleasure. You’ve got time - make the most of it.
This grotto with its saline baths and waterfalls offers a truly unique atmosphere.
A hot, dry sauna with a temperature of 85 – 90°C and air humidity of just 10 – 15%.
Well-spaced indoor pool with whirlpool. 11,2 × 7,7 m, 1,38 m deep, heated to 30°C.
Indulge yourself with a massage.
Stay in good shape.
With a temperature of 50 – 60°C and moderate air humidity of 50%.
Europe’s highest outdoor pool. 8,4 × 4,2 m, with a superb view of the Matterhorn, heated to 35°C.
Get rest and enjoy of tranquility.
The temperatures in this steam bath are around 40 – 50°C, with plenty of radiated heat.
Get a bronze tan in a solarium.
At 45°C and 100% humidity. Actually more of a vapour bath with ethereal oils.
Take a sun bath on hotel's sun deck.
Whirlpool heated to 37°C.
Instead of running around from one activity to another, just let yourself go. Enough opportunities will come your way.
Coffee and cakes in the salon. Perhaps a game of bridge. Or chess. Or snakes and ladders with the children. A glass of champagne in the bar – to put you in the mood for dinner with your dearest friends. Doing sweet nothing can be such a thrill.
And whenever you feel the need to taste a bit of village life or the great wide world, you’re 20 minutes away from Zermatt on the Gornergrat Railway.
Use the services of ski and hiking guide. In summer certified ski instructor and mountain guide Yann, will take you on 3 days a week to guided day trips, including easy hikes or an ascent of a peak of 4000 m.
In winter he will take you snowshoeing, heliskiing, freeriding on glaciers or skitrips on 4 days a week.
SUMMER
Leaping, panting, running - but save some breath for laughing.
Some choose to chase around a court after little yellow balls. Others leap onto mountain bikes, heading for Fluhalp, behind the Stellisee, where a cool beer is waiting.
And those more intent on relaxation can stroll across the pastures and detect the marmots are curious creatures and so tame they’ll feed from your hand.
But those who yearn for adventure among the eternal snows or between towering cliffs, will look forward to hiking with a guide to the Monte Rosa hut. Or traversing the great Gorner Gorge.
WINTER
Ski to your heart’s content. There’s something for everyone and for all levels. On your own, as a couple, with or without an instructor.
Soar down the Klein Matterhorn. Marvel at the view to the south. Feel the fresh powder flying around your ears under the Matterhorn.
In Bayard-Sports conveniently located in hotels building you can rent skis, snowboards and other equipment. During summer mountain bikes with helmets and any climbing gear can be rented.
Zermatt is the Mountain Bike Paradise at the foot of the Matterhorn. 100 km of signed mountain bike tours are available.
In front of the hotel there is a playground with slide, swing and sandpit.
In addition to the diversified cuisine at Riffelalp, the Dine Around offer brings culinary variety to your holidays with a grand choice of 10 restaurants and dining rooms!
With a firstclass menu in a cosy atmosphere. Celebrate your festivities in a stunning surrounding – weddings, birthdays, family or company celebrations.
From Riffelalp the 9-hole golf course in Randa can be reached by Gornergrat railway and a short taxi transfer.
Riffelalp lies smack in the middle of Zermatt’s hiking area. 400 km of trails await you. Short or long, easy or difficult, steep or flat – from here you have countless possibilities.
Table tennis and table football, bowling, playstation and Wii, fumoir, billiard room.
A Kindergarten teacher looks after your children between the ages of 2 and 8.
Zermatt Alpin Center - the ultimate mountain experience for guided climbing, day excursion, Gorner Gorge and lots more.
Zermatt offers a number of mountain lakes. Five of them can be combinated in the 5-lake-hike.
Dogs are welcome at the hotel, although they are not allowed in the restaurants and the pool area. A dog basket in your room available upon request.
There’s something for everyone and for all levels. On your own, as a couple, with or without an instructor.
Enjoy classical concerts of the highest quality.
Zermatt is the southernmost mountain resort lies at an altitude of 1620 meters - at the foot of the world-renowned Matterhorn and surrounded by an additional 38 majestic peaks of over 4000 in height.
Children are always welcome. Children often know better than grown-ups how to enjoy a holiday. Allow yourself to be carried along by their carefree nature and spontaneity. You’ve got time – listen to your children.
Every day at 18.15h is reserved a special table in the Restaurant Alexandre for youngest guests.
A babysitter can be arranged upon request. The phone system’s babysitting feature allows you to move around freely on the premises.
Children under the age of 8 travel free on all mountain cableways and the Gornergrat railway.
HOTEL RIFFELALP RESORT 2222M
RiffelalpCH-3920 ZermattSwitzerland