A warm welcome at 2,222 meters
At 2,222 meters, you're just a step away from the sky. Your key to a memorable experience awaits you at the reception.
To ensure a smooth arrival, we kindly ask you to inform us of your arrival and departure plans by email or by phone at +41 27 966 05 55.
Your arrival in Zermatt
By car...
Find up-to-date information regarding the Car Transport Kandersteg/Goppenstein here.
If you travel by car you can drive as far as Täsch (5 km from Zermatt). For your convenience, we will reserve a space for you at our “Welcome Parking” garage (2nd parking garage on the left).
T. +41 (0)27 967 01 70
By train...
… directly to Zermatt
Buy your ticket here
Last train to Riffelalp...
... leaves Täsch at 11:00 pm and Zermatt at 11:30 pm.
The Gornergrat Bahn operates daily from 8:24 am until 4:24 pm every 24 minutes. Please find the timetable here.
By taxi or by helicopter transfer…
May we organize you a private taxi transfer from one of the airports or a helicopter transfer? Please contact us!
Once you arrive in Zermatt, continue with the Gornergrat railway…
Let us know your arrival time in Zermatt so that our porter can meet you in the village and assist with your luggage. You can purchase tickets for the Gornergrat railway in advance via the SBB app or locally at the Gornergrat Bahn station.
Upon arrival at Riffelalp, we will take care of your luggage:
- In summer, our Riffelalp tram – the highest tram in Europe – will take you to the hotel.
- In winter, your luggage will be transported by our electric skidoo. You can enjoy a short walk through the larch and Swiss stone pine forest and soak in the peaceful nature from the very start.
The latest arrival time at Riffelalp…
… is from Täsch at 11:00 pm and from Zermatt via the Gornergrat railway at 11:30 pm.
The Gornergrat Bahn runs every 24 minutes (from 8:24 am to 4:24 pm). You can find the complete timetable here.
Your arrival at Riffelalp Resort
You have chosen peace and nature – something to truly look forward to. Riffelalp is only accessible via the Gornergrat railway. Please check the schedule before your trip to ensure a smooth journey.
Connection Zermatt-Riffelalp :
There is no connection between 7:24 pm and 9:50 pm!
The late trains at 9:50 pm and 11:30 pm, the station will only open 5 minutes before departure.
Your Arrival & Departure To-Do List:
- Check the Gornergrat railway timetable – do the departure times match your travel connections?
- Inform the Riffelalp Resort 2,222 m of your travel plans to receive assistance.
- Purchase your Gornergrat railway ticket in advance via the SBB app or locally at the station.
- Travelling by car? Book your parking space with us.
- Do you have the right shoes? You are travelling into high alpine terrain.
- Is your luggage suitable for travel? It will be transported via skidoo through snow and ice in alpine conditions.
