Gear up for unforgettable thrills with a stay at Riffelhaus 1853, perfectly positioned for the ultimate adventure playground, you'll be in the mountains, just steps from Zermatt-Matterhorn Ski Paradise and Furi Ski Area. This ski hotel is 1 minutes walk to Furi - Riffelberg and 1 minutes walk to Cervino - Sci Estivo.

Stay in one of 25 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and coffee/tea makers.

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Property Details

Take time to pamper yourself with a visit to the full-service spa. You're sure to appreciate the convenience of ski-in/ski-out access at this hotel, which also features an outdoor pool and a spa tub. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, ski storage, and wedding services.

Dry cleaning/laundry service
Mountain biking nearby
Banquet hall
Food and water bowls
Free WiFi
Number of bars/lounges - 1
Downhill skiing nearby
Number of hot tubs - 1
Cross-country skiing nearby
Number of outdoor pools - 1
Ski storage
Garden
Snowboarding nearby
Free newspapers in lobby
Wedding services
Full-service spa
Sledding on site
Fireplace in lobby
Free buffet breakfast
Rock climbing nearby
Wheelchair accessible – no
Luggage storage
Free breakfast
Ski equipment rental shops nearby
Multilingual staff
Front desk (limited hours)
Ski lessons available nearby
Ski-in/ski-out access
Number of restaurants - 1
Library
Smoke-free property
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Sauna
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Steam room
Elevator
Terrace
Snowshoeing on site

Check-in

Check-in is from 4:00 PM until 9:00 PM. Guests must be at least 18 to check-in.

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 8 PM. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation. This hotel is located on top of a mountain. Guests must ride the Gornergrat Bahn (surcharge) cable car from Zermatt to access the property. Zermatt is in a car-free zone and can be reached only by train.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

The hotel offers only a set menu for dinner (surcharge). The hotel advises that guests will be unable to have dinner off site in Zermatt due to the limited cable car schedule in the evening.

Other details

Enjoy a satisfying meal at Restaurant Riffelhaus serving guests of Riffelhaus 1853. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is included.

Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and multilingual staff.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Zermatt-Matterhorn Ski Paradise - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Furi Ski Area - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Furi - Riffelberg - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Cervino - Sci Estivo - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Riffelberg - Gifthittli - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Gifthittli Gondola - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Gorner Ridge - 3.1 km / 1.9 mi
Zermatt - Furi - 3.8 km / 2.4 mi
Matterhorn Express II Cable Car - 4.8 km / 3 mi
Furi - Trockener Steg Cable Car - 4.9 km / 3 mi
Riffelberg Express Gondola - 4.9 km / 3 mi
Schwarzsee Lake - 5.4 km / 3.3 mi
Forest Fun Park - 5.9 km / 3.6 mi
Zermatt-Furi Gondola - 6.3 km / 3.9 mi
Blauherd-Rothorn Paradise Cable Car - 7.3 km / 4.5 mi
The nearest airports are:
Sion (SIR) - 78.2 km / 48.6 mi
Geneva International Airport (GVA) - 236.5 km / 146.9 mi
The preferred airport for Riffelhaus 1853 is Geneva International Airport (GVA).

One child 3 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section).

Resort fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

A tax is imposed by the city: CHF 4.00 per person, per night for adults; CHF 2.00 per night for guests aged 9-16 years old. This tax does not apply to children under 9 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Other charges

Pet fee: CHF 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees
Rollaway bed fee: CHF 120.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Location

Riffelberg 2500m, Zermatt, VS 3920, Switzerland

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