🏔️ Mountain
Small (26 - 100 rooms)
starting at
€ 910
per night
Swim in Europe’s highest outdoor pool and spa
Cogwheel train completes the journey to the hotel
Perched on a breathtaking alpine plateau above Zermatt, Riffelalp Resort 2222m offers a rare "above-the-clouds" experience that makes it a crown jewel for luxury family travel. As a proud member of The Leading Hotels of the World and Swiss Deluxe Hotels, this resort is famous for its exclusive accessibility, reachable only via the scenic Gornergrat railway, and its front-row, eye-level views of the Matterhorn. For families, the resort transforms the rugged Alps into a high-altitude playground, featuring the highest outdoor pool in Europe (heated to a balmy 35°C), which allows even the youngest guests to soak in the mountain panorama. The resort is particularly acclaimed for its comprehensive childcare services, including a dedicated kindergarten supervised by professional teachers, an indoor "Game Room" equipped with table football and consoles, and a nostalgic bowling alley. Outdoors, children can explore a playground with a trampoline and climbing frames, all set against the world's most famous peak.
What truly distinguishes Riffelalp for parents is the seamless balance between adventure and relaxation. In winter, the ski-in/ski-out convenience and on-site ski shop make logistics effortless for families, the resort's specialized children’s menus and early supervised dinner tables at Restaurant Alexandre, ensures evenings are stress-free. In summer, families can ride the historic Riffelalp Tram (Europe’s highest tramway) or join guided nature hikes led by the resort’s mountain guide to spot marmots and chamois. Honored with a near-perfect ratings across platforms, Riffelalp Resort 2222m is more than just a hotel; it is a secluded alpine village where luxury meets legendary Swiss hospitality, making it an essential entry for the Ultimate Family Hotels collection.
starting from
€ 910
per night for a family of 3
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Rate Package(s)
• Breakfast Included
• Self-Catering
Ownership
• Sandoz Hotels
• The Leading Hotels of the World
Room Options
Family Services
Childcare provided from age
2
Baby & Toddler Care (0 - 1 years)
Not available
Child Care (2* - 8years)
Available during winter from Sunday to Friday from 15:00 - 22:30 at the Kindergarten
Kindgarten open the rest of the day and in summer without supervision
Children’s table daily at 18:15
* Subject to potty training
Private Babysitting
Available (extra charge)
Other family-friendly services
Waterfront & pools
Dining & Restaurants
Getting There
✈️ Airports
Bern: 2 hr 15 min (car) or 3 hr 25 min (public transport)
Basel: 3 hr 15 min (car) or 4 h 15 min (public transport)
Geneva: 2 hr 45 min (car) or 4 hr 45min (public transport)
Zurich: 3 hr 30 min (car) or 4 hrs (public transport)
🚉 Gornergrat Train Station
Rifflealp is only accessible via the Gornergrat Railway. 15 minute ride from Zermatt train station.










