Hotel Alpen Resort & Spa

Switzerland , Zermatt

  • Ski weekends & short breaks
4.5/5
Inghams rating

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Hotel Alpen Resort Zermatt Swimming Pool
Swimming pool
Hotel Alpen Resort Zermatt Double Room [1]
Double room
Hotel Alpen Resort Zermatt Exterior [2]
Hotel exterior
Hotel Alpen Resort Zermatt Reception [3]
Hotel reception
Hotel Alpen Resort Zermatt Restaurant [4]
Hotel restaurant
Hotel Alpen Resort Zermatt Terrace [5]
Hotel terrace
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  • Hotel Alpen Resort Zermatt Swimming Pool
    Swimming pool
  • Hotel Alpen Resort Zermatt Double Room
    Double room
  • Hotel Alpen Resort Zermatt Exterior
    Hotel exterior
  • Hotel Alpen Resort Zermatt Reception
    Hotel reception
  • Hotel Alpen Resort Zermatt Restaurant
    Hotel restaurant
  • Hotel Alpen Resort Zermatt Terrace
    Hotel terrace
Swimming pool
  • Spissstrasse 52, 3920 Zermatt, Switzerland
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Facilities

  • Gym/Fitness Centres
  • Indoor Pool
  • Spa Facilities
  • Hot Tub
  • Sauna/Steam Room
  • Bar
  • Single Rooms
  • Heated Boot Room
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
More about Hotel Alpen Resort & Spa

Zermatt at a glance

  • German, French, Italian
  • Swiss Franc (CHF)
  • London Gatwick, London Heathrow
  • London St Pancras (QQS)
More about Zermatt
  • Ski experts since 1934 – explore over 80 resorts
  • Award-winning service and 24/7 support on holiday
  • Our Snow Guarantee will keep you skiing
  • Our chalets are handpicked and exclusive to us
  • Travel, transfers and accommodation included

Included in your ski holiday to Zermatt

  • Complimentary afternoon tea and cake
  • On holiday support and tailored advice from our Destination Expert based in Zermatt
  • Access to Inghams Digital Resort Guide with things to do, ski highlights, and useful information on holiday
  • Free electric bus service in the resort
  • Flights or rail from the UK, transfers, and accommodation
Child skis and boots
FREE child skis & boots when 2 adults pre-book skis & boots
Free helmet hire
FREE helmet hire with pre-booked child skis and boots.

About Hotel Alpen Resort & Spa

Hotel Alpen Resort & Spa has that authentic and cosy alpine vibe. Step inside and you're instantly greeted by the warm, welcoming feel of a family-run classic. Set in a peaceful, quiet spot right near the Sunnegga funicular, you can jump straight on the lift and carve up the slopes in no time. Plus, when the ski day is over, the lively village centre is just an easy stroll away for an après ski drink. 

After you wrap up on the slopes, head straight back to the hotel for a slice of cake and a warm mug of tea before hitting the spa area for some well-earned relaxation time. The wellness oasis has everything needed to recharge - a pool, a rooftop Jacuzzi, a sauna and a steam bath. If your leg muscles need a little extra TLC to get you through the week, why not book a professional massage? There's also a children's pool, so the whole family can unwind together.

Whether you're catching first lifts or sleeping in, fuel up for the slopes with a huge breakfast packed with a wide range of options. And after a full day on the mountain, the bar has your après ski covered - sip cocktails on the rooftop terrace at Whiskey Go Go Bar, or swap ski stories in the Sinatra Tuxedo Lounge whilst taking in the stunning, glass-walled views of the Matterhorn. 

Spa & wellness facilities:

The spa area is a great place to unwind after a day on the slopes, with a range of wellness facilities available.

  • Indoor heated swimming pool
  • Onsen bath
  • Jacuzzi (inside)
  • Rooftop Jacuzzi
  • Steam room
  • Sauna area
  • Relax rooms
  • Fitness room
  • Children's swimming pool
  • Massage treatments are available (payable locally)

Hotel facilities:

  • Lounge
  • Garden
  • Heated boot room
  • Free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel
  • Village centre is 300 metres away
  • The nearest lift is 350 metres away
  • The nearest bus stop is 150 metres away
  • The closest supermarket is 150 metres away

There’s a fantastic choice of restaurants and bars, ranging from traditional Swiss specialities to international cuisine and relaxed après-style dining. Each morning, you can enjoy a generous breakfast buffet with a wide selection of hot and cold items to start the day.

Evening meals are served as a multi-course dinner in Restaurant Peakfine, the hotel’s main restaurant. Vegetarian options are available, and the hotel can also cater for vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free diets on request.

The hotel has several dining venues to choose from, including the stylish Peakfine restaurant serving Swiss and international dishes, the HORNOX Alpine Grill specialising in charcoal-grilled meat, fish and vegan dishes, and Da Vinci Italian Kitchen for fresh Italian cuisine. There’s also The Dude Alpine Pub for snacks and drinks, and the Whiskey Go Go Bar and Sinatra Smoking Lounge for evening drinks.

This property caters to the following special dietary requirements on request:

  • Gluten free
  • Dairy free
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian

All allergies and intolerances, even if listed above, are subject to confirmation by the accommodation. Please let us know of any dietary requirements at the time of booking.

Board basis available: Half Board

  • Double Room
  • Single Room

Double Room are around 25m² and sleep two to three people (extra bed is a single sofa bed). These rooms have a balcony and a bath or shower.

Single Room are available on request and sleep one person, have a shower room and a balcony or terrace.

All rooms have:

  • TV
  • Minibar
  • Tea and coffee making facilities
  • Safe
  • Hairdryer
  • Wi-Fi

Additional information:

  • Cots available on request
  • No. of rooms: 63
  • No. of buildings: 3
  • Lift serves all floors: Yes
  • Access ramp: Yes
  • Adapted rooms: No
4.5

Travel to Zermatt

Depart on: Any day, flexible durations are available

Arrive into: Zürich, Basel or Geneva, or Basel train station

Transfer time: 3 hours by coach or from 3 hours 45 mins to 4 hours by train

Travel by air or car

Fly to Zürich, Basel or Geneva:

  • Transfer time from Zurich airport: approx. 3 hours 45 mins by train (your journey will involve a change of trains)
  • Transfer time from Basel airport: approx. 3 hours 55 mins by train (your journey will involve a change of trains and a bus from the airport to Basel train station)
  • Transfer time from Geneva airport: approx. 3 hours by coach on Saturday or 4 hours mins by train daily (your journey will involve a change of trains)
  • As Zermatt is a car-free resort, the coach will bring you as far as Täsch where you will take a 12 minute shuttle train to the village.

Self-drive from the UK:

Self-drive packages from the UK are also available, with ferry crossings included. Please call our Ski Specialists for more information and to book.

Travel by train

We offer a flexible duration rail holiday to Zermatt, available to book online.

Trains are from London St Pancras to Zermatt via Paris, Lausanne and Visp.

Your resort Destination Expert will arrange any necessary transport from Zermatt station to your hotel.

 

Inghams Rating: 4.5/5

We rate all of our accommodation based on their facilities, service level, character and customer feedback. Our ratings may vary from the official rating.

Ski & Snowboard in Zermatt

Best for

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Cross-country

Snowboard

The Zermatt ski area forms one of the highest and most scenic ski domains in the Alps, linking Zermatt with the Italian resort of Cervinia and Valtournenche. Known for its reliable snow conditions and iconic views of the Matterhorn, it offers an extensive, cross-border skiing experience suitable for all levels.

Runs

Blue: 75km
Red: 220km
Black: 65km
Ski area:
360km
Resort altitude:
1620m
Ski Altitude:
1620m - 3889m
Lift Ski Lockers:
No

  • As it falls

    We know our snow. Here's how the fluffy stuff is looking at this resort.

  • Snow depth:
    Mountain: 100 cm | Resort: 0 cm
    On piste snow conditions:
    Gripping
    Ski operations:
    Ski resort open
    Lift / cable cars:
    12 of 51 open
    Run / slopes:
    20 of 322 km slopes open
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Discover Zermatt

Even without its iconic Matterhorn, Zermatt would surely be one of the world’s top ski resorts. It has an excellent ski area at high-altitude, and the breath taking views of Europe’s most famous peak add an unbeatable and unique crowning glory. The village is car-free apart from electric cars and horse-drawn carriages. A regular free e-bus route runs between the railway station and the cable cars, making it easy to get on and off of the slopes each day. Just off the bustling Bahnhofstrasse you'll find quaint little streets, elegant boutiques, cosy bars and mouth-watering chocolate shops.

With direct access to the slopes in either direction from the village centre - you'll be on the mountain in no time! Travel via cable car, funicular or the famous Gornergrat mountain railway, which takes you on a spectacular ride up to 3089 metres, where you'll have the best views of the Gorner glacier. To reach the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise, take the final stage of the 3S Gondola to Europe's highest mountain station at Klein Matterhorn 3883 metres. From the top, you can choose to ski over to Zermatt’s Italian neighbour, Cervinia, for the day on the International lift pass. If you're up for a challenge take on the Matterhorn Ski Safari - attempt to cover 10,000 – 12,000 metres of altitude without skiing the same slope or taking the same lift twice.

The new Matterhorn Alpine Crossing which opened in 2023, completes the continuous cable car link between Switzerland and Italy making it possible for non-skiers to travel between the two countries, as well as skiers in the winter.

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Things to do in Zermatt

Start your day in style with a private VIP gondola on the Matterhorn Glacier Express (approx. CHF100 per gondola, including a bottle of Moet & Chandon champagne). The ride begins in Zermatt at the Matterhorn-Express valley station and takes you to the Trockener Steg mountain station, at an altitude of 2929 metres. 

Glacier Palace

Take the lift to the summit to the 360° viewing platform for incredible views of Switzerland, Italy and France. Step into the highest Glacier Palace in the world at an altitude of 3883m above sea level, walk through the ice tunnels and marvel at the ice sculptures created by artists each year. Please note that the Glacier Palace will be closed from the 10th February until the end of April 2025. The Matterhorn Glacier Paradise will remain open during this period including the viewing platform, Cinema Lounge, peak restaurant, and panoramic views.

Take the cog railway up the mountain and enjoy the scenic ride to the Gornegrat summit station.  Once at the top you can enjoy spectacular panoramic views of the Matterhorn and 28 other mountain peaks and glaciers, fly around the Matterhorn with VR glasses or take a scenic stroll to Lake Riffelsee where you can get a postcard worthy photo of the iconic Matterhorn reflecting on the lake. The highest sled run in the Alps also descends from the top!

Have you ever wanted to ski after sundown? You have the opportunity to marvel at the mountains and ski down the deserted Rothorn piste in the moonlight. At the end of the piste, you can warm up with a mulled wine before enjoying Swiss fondue at the CERVO Mountain Resort. Available to book locally. Approx CHF 88.00 per person.

To learn more about the development of Zermattt and how it transformed from a village of mountain farmers to a world-famous alpine resort head to the Matterhorn Museum, otherwise known as 'Zermatlantis'. Payable locally.

Swap your skis or snowboard for a toboggan and whizz down the highest sled run in the Alps. The Rotenboden toboggan run starts from the top of the Gornergrat summit station. 

Enjoy the ice rink in Zermatt for a bit of after skiing fun. Sweep your way into becoming Zermatts next curling pro, or just enjoy skating under the marvellous mountains. Ice skating equipment can be hired from the nearby Intersport, curling rinks on request. Payable locally. 

Discover Zermatt's diverse gastronomy in just one evening, you'll stop at four selected restaurants or bars with local, Italian and oriental tapas and a matching accompanying drink.  Book and pay locally.

When you're not skiing, you'll absolutely love wandering through Zermatt's winter wonderland. Explore over 40km of pristine hiking trails (and 20km of marked snowshoe routes), with legendary mountain panoramas framing your view the entire way. Whether you keep things chill with a stroll to a sunny vantage point or dive straight into a full snowshoe adventure, you're in for a treat. Picture yourself trekking through snow-dusted forests and across glistening slopes, breathing in that crisp mountain air and enjoying the satisfying crunch of snow beneath your feet - nothing beats it.

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