Alpenlodge – A Favorite for Families in Zermatt

All rooms at Alpenlodge have private balconies overlooking the Matterhorn and the village of Zermatt. Each room is furnished with handmade decor, including furniture built by the owner himself, and features cable flat-screen TVs and DVD players. The family rooms can accommodate up to four guests, and bathrobes and hairdryers are provided in every room.

Guests have free access to the wellness area, which includes a Finnish sauna heated to 95°C and a steam bath. The relaxation room offers panoramic views of the surrounding mountains, creating a meditative spa atmosphere. Towels, gowns, and slippers are provided for use in the sauna and steam room.

The well-curated breakfast buffet includes homemade jams, fresh local produce, and eggs cooked to order. Every afternoon, complimentary coffee, tea, and homemade cakes are served in the lounge bar by the open fireplace. The bar also offers wine and champagne, and special diet menus and a kid-friendly buffet are available upon request.

The Sunneggabahn cable car and buses to the Matterhorn cable cars are a 5-minute walk from the lodge. Free transfers from the Zermatt train station are provided for guests staying two nights or longer. Ski passes can be purchased at the hotel, and packed lunches are available for day trips.

The hotel offers spacious family rooms that sleep up to four guests, with board games and puzzles available. Babysitting and child services can be arranged, and an indoor play area is on-site. A kid-friendly buffet is offered at breakfast, and the family-run staff provides personalized recommendations for activities.

Location: 5 min to Sunneggabahn cable car, 10 min to train station

Rooms: All rooms with private balconies and Matterhorn views

Dining: Homemade jams, fresh local produce, free afternoon tea & cake

Wellness: Finnish sauna, steam room, relaxation room with mountain vistas

Family: Spacious family rooms, indoor play area, babysitting service

Awards: Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice Award, 100 Friendliest Hotels by Hotellerie Suisse