History
The Grand Hotel Riffelalp celebrated its grand opening for summer tourism on 10 July 1884 and quickly became a playground for Europe’s high society. Today, Riffelalp Resort continues that great tradition with all the comforts of a modern ***** hotel.
- 1 september 1856
- First Riffelalp plot purchased by Alexander Seiler.
- 1878 - 1884
- Construction of the 150-bed Riffelalp Grand Hotel.
- 10 july 1884
- Inauguration of the Grand Hotel for summer tourism; it soon became “the playground of European high society”.
- 1890
- Capacity of Riffelalp Grand Hotel increased to 200 beds, and several years later to 280 beds following acquisition of two annexe buildings.
- February 1961
- Main building completely destroyed by fire.
- 1986 - 1988
- Alterations carried out to the two annexe buildings prior to the launch of 40-bed «Berghotel Riffelalp» and «Alpenresidenz Augstkumme» with holiday apartments.
- 1988 - 1998
- Riffelalp again opens to visitors.
- 1998 - 2000
- New construction and alteration scheme for the present «Riffelalp Resort 2222m», offering all the services and amenities of a modern five-star hotel. Restoration of the tramway (highest in Europe) linking «Riffelalp Resort 2222m» to the local station (in summer only).
- 2003
- Enlargement of the wellness area
annexe of the suite building - 2007
- Opening of the Ristorante «Al Bosco»
Riffelalp Resort 2222m * 3920 Zermatt - Switzerland * Phone: +41 27 966 05 55 * Fax: +41 27 966 05 50 * reservation@riffelalp.com * www.riffelalp.com
Last modified: Jul 16, 2010
Last modified: Jul 16, 2010