Zermatt
The Resort at a Glance
Stats
Resort Altitude 1620m
Skiing Altitude 3820m
Total Ski Area 313km
No of Lifts 71
Runs
Blue Runs 19
Red Runs 33
Black Runs 15
Off Piste 4
Cross Country 15-18km
Ski Level
Snow Quality 5/5
Extent 4/5
Advanced 5/5
Intermediate 5/5
Beginners 3/5
Snowboarders 5/5
Area & Locality
Convenience 1/5
Restaurants 5/5
Scenery 5/5
Resort Charm 5/5
Not Skiing 5/5
Nightlife 5/5
Transfer Time 1h30m
Zermatt, nestled at the foot of the iconic Matterhorn in Switzerland’s Valais region, is one of the world’s most famous ski resorts. As a car-free village, it combines a traditional alpine atmosphere with modern luxury and access to the vast Matterhorn Glacier Ski Paradise, offering over 360 kilometres of pistes and year-round glacier skiing.
The resort caters to all levels: beginners can practice on gentle nursery slopes, intermediates enjoy extensive cruising terrain, and advanced skiers and snowboarders can tackle challenging descents, high-altitude runs, and off-piste opportunities. Snowboarders also benefit from terrain parks and freeride zones, while the Matterhorn backdrop ensures a breathtaking alpine experience.
Accommodation in Zermatt ranges from luxurious five-star hotels and upscale chalets with spa facilities and fine dining, to mid-range hotels and traditional Swiss lodges. Self-catering apartments are popular with families and groups, while smaller guesthouses and B&Bs offer budget-friendly options. Most properties are conveniently located near lifts or served by shuttle services.
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Face d’Or ★★★★★
Five star serviced apartments just a short walk from Zermatt’s ski lifts. Interiors are sleek with natural tones,...
Schloss Zermatt – Cbd & Adaptogenic Spa And Sport Hotel ★★★★
Four star hotel just a short stroll from Zermatt Railway Station and local lifts. Rooms, suites and apartments...
La Couronne Hotel & Spa ★★★★
This four star hotel is just a 10 minute walk from Zermatt’s main lifts. Wellness facilities include indoor...
Haus Vira
Ski-to-door apartments just under 2 km from Zermatt’s main lift. Interiors are bright and practical, sleeping 2–4 guests...
Nomad By Cervo Mountain Resort ★★★★
A stylish alpine lodge just steps from the ski lifts. Rooms, suites and apartments sleep from 2-6 guests...
Chalet Bergheimat Zermatt
Compact chalet apartment about 200 metres from Zermatt’s slopes. Expect bright, alpine styled rooms with balcony views and space...
Luxury Residence Colosseo Zermatt ★★★★
Four star alpine self-catering apartments just 400 metres from the Sunnegga Express lift. Interiors are spacious and filled...
Alpen Resort Hotel ★★★★
This four star alpine hotel is just minutes from the main ski lift. The rooms, from doubles to...
Basecamp Hotel ★★★
Three star ski‑area hotel about 7 minutes on foot from the nearest lift in Zermatt. Straightforward rooms with Matterhorn...
Malteserhaus Zermatt
This self-catering apartment residence sits just 400 metres from the Matterhorn Museum. Guests can expect light filled interiors with...
Millennium top view
A one bedroom apartment just under 1 km from the main Zermatt lifts. Inside, there is a well-equipped kitchen,...
Dent Blanche
Cosy self‑catering apartment about 12 minutes’ walk from the main Zermatt lifts. Expect calm, simple decor across one...
Petit Chalet Schonegg ★★★★
Charming alpine chalet with four star comfort just 100 metres from the Sunnegga Express. Warm, wood‑accented rooms across 9...
Beausite Zermatt ★★★★
Chic four star hotel just 200 metres from the Sunnegga Cable Car. Indoor pool, hot tubs, sauna, spa treatments,...
Chalet Aeschhorn
Spacious apartments a short walk from Zermatt’s main ski lifts and Gornergratbahn. Bright, alpine styled rooms with large...
Welschen Apartments Hörnligrat
Self-catering Alpine apartments, just a 2 minute walk from the Sunnegga Express. Interiors feature warm timber and parquet...
Backstage Hotel Serviced Apartments ★★★★
Stylish serviced apartments just 250 metres from the Zermatt Matterhorn Express. Each of the 4 units showcases a bold...
Mountain Paradise ★★★
Rustic three star chalet just a 4 minute walk from the Klein Matterhorn lift. Rooms have wooden beams,...
Hotel Plateau Rosa ★★★
A traditional three star hotel a 2 minute stroll from the Zermatt cable car. Wood‑toned rooms feel warm...
Sonnmatten Boutique Hotel & Apartments Zermatt ★★★★
A four star hotel in Zermatt, just 250 metres from the ski lift. Rooms and suites feature natural wood...
Jolimont Apartments
Self-catered apartments just over a kilometre from the ski lift. Interiors combine traditional Alpine charm with functional studios...
Hotel Antika ★★★
A three star hotel just a 5 minute walk from Zermatt’s main lifts. Facilities include a wellness area...
Hotel Cheminee ★★★
A three star ski-in, ski-out hotel opposite the Sunnegga Mountain cable car. The 16 country-style rooms have balconies...
Hotel Berghof ★★★★
Four star hotel a stone’s throw from Matterhorn Paradise cable car. Traditional alpine decor fills the 28 individually...
Hotel Aristella Swissflair ★★★★
This four star hotel sits just 200 metres from Zermatt’s centre and a short walk to Sunnegga cable car....
Backstage Boutique Spa Hotel ★★★★
A four star boutique ski hotel just off the village’s central ski station, about a 5–10 minute walk...
Silvana Mountain Hotel ★★★
A three star alpine hotel just 3.5 km from the Matterhorn lifts. Rustic-chic rooms and suites sleep up to...
Chalet Achat
Self‑catering apartment about a 15 minute walk from the nearest ski lift. Inside the feel is warm and...
Hotel Continental ★★★
Central three star Zermatt hotel a short 150 metres stroll from the train station and Gornergratbahn lift. Includes buffet...
Chalet Schtuba
This chalet features two bedrooms, sleeping up to four guests, and is about 600 metres from the ski lifts....
Matterhorn Lodge Boutique Hotel & Apartments ★★★★
Four star Alpine lodge just 500 metres from Sunnegga cable car. Rooms, suites, and apartments sleep two to six...
Chalet Kisseye
Spacious self-catering apartments, 700 metres from the nearest Zermatt ski lift. Interiors deliver wood panelling, luxury furnishings and kitchenettes,...
Carina – Design&Lifestyle hotel ★★★
A three star, design-focused retreat just 230 metres from the Zermatt Funicular. Rooms and apartments feature handmade beds,...
Alpenhotel Fleurs de Zermatt ★★★★
A four star hotel, just a short walk from the Gornergrat train and Klein Matterhorn bus. The 38...
Hotel Parnass ★★★
Three star family-run riverside hotel around 300 metres from the Sunnegga Express lift. The 32 rooms are bright,...
Hotel Jägerhof ★★★
A friendly three star hotel a five minute walk from the Klein Matterhorn lift. Inside, alpine rooms and...
Matterhorngruss Apartments
Cosy self-catering apartments in central Zermatt, roughly five minutes from the centre and within easy reach of the...
Hotel Sarazena ★★★
A three star hotel by Zermatt’s train station, a short walk from the main lifts. The 21 rooms...
Alpenlodge ★★★
A family-run three star superior boutique hotel a five minute walk from the Sunneggabahn lift. Contemporary interiors feature...
Hotel Tannenhof ★★★
A straightforward three star stay in central Zermatt, about a 10 minute walk from the main lifts. There’s...
Hotel Albatros ★★★★
Family-run four star hotel a short walk from Zermatt’s main lifts and centre. The small basement spa offers...
Hotel Matterhornblick ★★★
Central three star hotel in car-free Zermatt, a short walk or ski-bus ride to the lifts. The 25...
Matthiol Boutique Hotel ★★★★
Four star superior chalet style hotel on Zermatt’s quiet edge, a short bus trip from the lifts. There’s...
Hotel Phoenix ★★★
Small three star hotel in Zermatt’s quiet Wiesti quarter, about a 10 minute walk from the station and...
Firefly Luxury Suites ★★★★
Four star, all-suite hotel a three minute walk from the Klein Matterhorn cable car. The 16 contemporary style...
Cervo Mountain Resort ★★★★★
This five star, design-led alpine resort sits beside Zermatt’s Sunnegga lift, with quick access straight onto the slopes....
Hotel Derby ★★★
A central hotel on Zermatt’s Bahnhofstrasse, five minutes’ walk from the Sunnegga lift. Chalet style rooms are heavy...
Matterhorn Focus Design Hotel ★★★★
A four star superior design hotel beside the Kleinmatterhorn lift in car-free Zermatt. Bold interiors run throughout the...
Casa Della Luce Apartments by Zermatt Premium Apartments
Peaceful self-catering apartments about 500 metres from the Sunnegga lift, with a ski bus stop close by. Studios...
3100 Kulmhotel Gornergrat ★★★
A three star, high altitude hotel, at 3,100 metres with ski-to-door access on the Gornergrat ridge. The 22...
Hotel Zermama Zermatt ★★★★
This four star 29 room hotel is just two minutes from the Sunnegga Express and five minutes from...
Hotel Hemizeus & Iremia Spa ★★★
Family-run, three star alpine hotel in Zermatt’s Winkelmatten, with ski-in/ski-out slope access. Expect wood-heavy Swiss interiors in the...
Tradition Julen Hotel ★★★★
Traditional, chalet style four star hotel about a 10–15 minute walk from Zermatt’s cable cars. Cosy Alpine rooms...
Hotel Alpenroyal ★★★
Rustic three star hotel just 5 minutes from the Sunnegga lift. Rooms and family suites offer Matterhorn views,...
The Omnia ★★★★★
A five star alpine retreat just 15 minutes from Zermatt’s ski lifts. The light-filled rooms and suites, with...
Hotel Adonis ★★★
Small chalet style B&B, just a 5–7 minute walk from the Klein Matterhorn lift. There are 27 rustic...
Le Mirabeau Resort & Spa ★★★★
Four star alpine hotel just a few minutes’ walk from Zermatt station and ski lifts. Chic rooms and...
Hotel Sonne ★★★★
This four star superior hotel is just 7 minutes from the Zermatt cable cars. Guests can enjoy a...
Hotel Ambassador Zermatt ★★★★
Four star hotel just 100 metres from Zermatt train and Gornergrat lift. Rooms and apartments sleep up to...
Hotel Garni Testa Grigia ★★★
A three star hotel just five minutes from Zermatt Train Station and Sunnegga Express. Rooms feature warm wooden...