Riffelhaus 1853 Spa & wellness
Sauna
About
Riffelhaus 1853 is a hotel on the Riffelberg at 2,500 m above Zermatt. According to the operator it offers guests a sauna, a steam bath and an outdoor Jacuzzi with views of the Matterhorn; in winter the operator recommends cooling off in the snow after the sauna.
The spa is small: a Finnish sauna, a steam bath, an outdoor Jacuzzi and a relaxation room with day beds. Robes and sauna towels are provided for hotel guests. External guests may visit only with a prior reservation.
- Outdoor Jacuzzi at 37 °C with a Matterhorn view
- Finnish sauna at 70 °C and a steam bath at 37 °C
- Relaxation room with day beds
- Hotel at 2,500 m, cooling off in the snow in winter
- Robes and sauna towels for hotel guests
Opening hours
| Jacuzzi: daily | 10:00–20:00 |
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| Sauna: daily | 15:00–20:00 |
| Access for external guests (reservation only) | 10:00–16:00 |
Data from the operator's website. External guests have access 10:00–16:00, but the sauna area opens only at 15:00; confirm details when reserving.
Prices
| Access for external guests (reservation only) | CHF 45.00 |
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The website gives no spa price for hotel guests.
Amenities according to OpenStreetMap
Only what the open data records. What is missing, we do not know.
- Saunayes
What is not listed here is unknown to us or the operator has not said.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Matterhorn view from the outdoor Jacuzzi
- Location at 2,500 m
- Cooling off in the snow in winter
- Robes and towels provided
Things to keep in mind
- A small spa: one sauna and one steam bath
- External guests only by reservation and in limited hours
- The mountain railway to Riffelberg is not included in the stay
Who it suits and how it works
Who it suits
- relaxing with an alpine view
- a couple on a mountain stay
- unwinding after hiking or skiing
Rules and good to know
- External guests enter only with a prior reservation
- Robes and sauna towels are provided for hotel guests
Getting there
Zermatt is car-free; drive to Täsch, park, and continue by shuttle train (about 12 minutes).
From Zermatt take the Gornergrat Railway from the station opposite the main station to Riffelberg (about 25 minutes); the hotel is a short walk from the stop. The ticket is not included in the stay.
Contact
- Address
- Riffelberg 2,500m, 3920 Zermatt, Wallis, Schweiz
- Phone
- +41 27 966 65 00
Details from the operator's own site, as of 4 Nov 2026. Check them with the operator before you go: riffelhaus.ch
Data source: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL licence)
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