Skip to content
APARTHOTEL.com

Aparthotels & serviced apartments in Zermatt

9 stays · 4 aparthotels and 5 serviced apartments

Zermatt is a car-free Alpine village in the Valais, below the Matterhorn, and most visitors stay for several days of skiing in winter or walking and mountaineering in summer. Aparthotels and serviced apartments in Zermatt suit those stays: a kitchen and living area help families and groups, and a longer stay is easier with space to cook. Our guide to aparthotels versus hotels explains the trade-offs.

9 stays

Where to stay in Zermatt

Station and Bahnhofstrasse

  • first arrivals
  • rail travel
  • convenience

Wikivoyage says Zermatt is compact, with three main streets running along the banks of the Vispa river, and that most places are at most a twenty-minute walk away. Staying near the station means a short walk from the train and from the Gornergrat railway.

Stays in or near Station and Bahnhofstrasse

Hinterdorf

  • central location
  • walkers
  • summer stays

Hinterdorf, with its Hinterdorfstrasse, lies a short way south of the station. Wikipedia says the centre of Zermatt is around the station and the church, and Wikivoyage says most places are at most a twenty-minute walk away if you are fit, so it suits visitors who want a base off the main station street.

Stays in or near Hinterdorf

Winkelmatten

  • skiers
  • quieter stays
  • views

Wikipedia says Winkelmatten, once a separate hamlet, lies on a hill on the southern side of Zermatt. Wikivoyage lists the Sunnegga funicular among the cable cars and trains, so check which lift station is closest to an apartment before booking.

Stays in or near Winkelmatten

Täsch

  • car owners
  • arrivals
  • stays with parking

Wikivoyage says private cars stop at Täsch, 7 km away, and a shuttle train leaves every 20 minutes during the day for the final leg. Zermatt Tourism confirms that you continue from Täsch by shuttle train or taxi. Staying in Täsch is an option if you are driving and want to avoid the shuttle.

Getting around Zermatt

Wikipedia says visitors mainly arrive on the rack-assisted railway from the nearby town of Täsch, with trains also leaving from Visp and Brig, which connect to the main Swiss rail network. Wikivoyage says the Glacier Express terminates in Zermatt. The Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn describes its network as running from Zermatt in Valais via Andermatt to Disentis in Graubünden.

Within the village Wikivoyage lists electric taxis at station ranks and two local bus lines that run every 20 to 30 minutes. Wikipedia says the Gornergrat railway, the highest open-air railway in Europe, climbs to 3,089 metres, and the Gornergrat railway itself says it reaches 3,100 metres with views of the Matterhorn, 28 four-thousanders and the Gorner Glacier.

Living in Zermatt for longer

Because the village is car-free and compact, daily errands are done on foot or by electric taxi. A kitchen is useful for breakfasts and picnic lunches, and the main streets along the Vispa keep most things close.

The Zermatt Tourism site promotes the destination year round with winter skiing, summer hiking, mountaineering and mountain biking, a Matterhorn Museum and regional food, so a longer stay can include rest days and indoor options.

When to visit Zermatt

Zermatt Tourism describes the winter season as November to April, and promotes its Matterhorn Ski Paradise for that period. Wikipedia says summer skiing is limited to the Theodul Glacier, with the main glacier area not opening until July.

Summer centres on hiking, mountaineering and biking, according to Zermatt Tourism. Check lift and railway timetables for your dates, as operating periods change with the season.

Wikipedia puts Zermatt at 1,620 metres in the Upper Matter Valley and gives a year-round population of about 5,800. Almost all vehicles in the village are battery driven and nearly silent. For wider options in the country see Switzerland, or Geneva and Zurich for the usual city gateways.

Long-stay tips for Zermatt

Of the 9 properties here, 1 list a laptop-friendly workspace and 3 include some form of housekeeping. For longer stays, the facts box on each property page shows exactly what the apartments include.

7 properties list a full kitchen and 2 only a kitchenette, so check the room type if you plan to cook more than simple meals.

Where room sizes are published, the median apartment here is 77 m².

Moving for work? Our guide to serviced apartments for relocation explains what to look for.

Other cities in Switzerland

Travelling further? See aparthotels in Zürich, Geneva, Bern, Basel, Samnaun, St. Gallen, Lugano and Zug.

Frequently asked questions

Can I drive to Zermatt?

Wikipedia says the village is free of combustion-engine vehicles. Zermatt Tourism says you travel by train from Täsch by shuttle or taxi, and Wikivoyage says private cars stop at Täsch.

How do I get to Zermatt by train?

Wikipedia says trains run from Visp and Brig, connecting to the Swiss rail network, and Wikivoyage adds that the Glacier Express terminates there.

What is the Gornergrat?

Wikipedia describes it as a summit at 3,089 metres reached by a rack railway, the highest open-air railway in Europe.

When is the ski season in Zermatt?

Zermatt Tourism gives the winter season as November to April.

How many aparthotels are there in Zermatt?

We currently list 9 aparthotel and serviced apartment properties in Zermatt.

Do aparthotels in Zermatt have kitchens?

9 of the 9 properties we list have a kitchen or kitchenette in at least one apartment type.

Sources

Last updated