Riffelalp, Mountain hotel and hamlet in Zermatt, Switzerland.
Riffelalp is a mountain station and hotel at 2,222 meters elevation near Zermatt, situated on a rocky ridge. The complex features wooden buildings with guest rooms and facilities that fit naturally into this alpine setting.
The location developed in the late 19th century as European mountain enthusiasts discovered this elevation and sought shelter here. Its growth followed the rising interest in mountaineering and Alpine climbing during that era.
The name comes from the rocky ridge that rises prominently at this location. Throughout the area, you see wooden buildings in traditional mountain style that reflect daily life at this elevation.
You reach the location by cogwheel train from Zermatt, since the town is car-free. The journey takes about half an hour and climbs steeply through different vegetation zones.
The site has an outdoor swimming pool at one of Europe's highest elevations, which stays open year-round with heated water. Swimming in warm water while surrounded by snow-capped peaks creates a striking contrast that few places can offer.
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Switzerland holds a range of five-star hotels spread between alpine peaks and lakeshores. In Zermatt, several large properties offer direct views of the Matterhorn, including the Riffelalp Resort at 7300 feet (2222 meters). In cities like Zurich, Geneva and Basel, you find 19th-century buildings...
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