At an altitude of 8474 feet, Hotel Schwarzsee offers views of the Valais Alps and ski-to-door access from the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise Ski Area. The Schwarzsee Gondola Elevator is 328 feet away. Free WiFi is available in the entire hotel. The rooms have either private or shared bathroom facilities. Some have a balcony with views of the Matterhorn or Zermatt. A buffet breakfast with fresh ingredients is prepared every morning. The hotel restaurant serves international and traditional dishes. Guests can relax on the terrace or at the hotel bar. Ski storage and boot-drying facilities are offered on site. Several hiking trails can be found in the area.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Nearby Ski Lifts:
  • Schwarzsee - Furgg - 450 feet
  • Furgg - Trockener Steg - 1,300 feet
  • Furgg - Sandiger Boden - 1,450 feet
  • Hornli - 4,700 feet

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Breakfast Info

Buffet

Ski-to-door


Availability

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.7
Facilities
7.8
Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.3
Value for money
8.1
Location
9.6
Free Wifi
8.8
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jeff
    United States of America United States of America
    Amazing location for day hikes! I stayed for 3 nights and was able to take different routes and explore the area with my dog! Very nice staff and even got to see an Ultra Trail Run event that was pretty cool.
  • Kevin
    United States of America United States of America
    It’s on the slopes so you’re the first one out there in the morning to start the day.
  • Johanna
    United States of America United States of America
    Can’t beat the location! We got up to watch the sunrise over the mountains and it was incredible! The staff was also really friendly and accommodating, and the food was pretty good.
  • Chris
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It’s in a great spot, remote, beautiful and tranquil. The staff were very friendly and welcoming.
  • Leanne
    Switzerland Switzerland
    The location was amazing! The food was also really good and the atmosphere was very cozy.
  • Patrick
    United States of America United States of America
    Amazing location, amazing dinners and great breakfasts. We had a fantastic time and the views are incomparable. A great escape. Staff was friendly and helpful
  • Peter
    United States of America United States of America
    location was great and the access to skiing excellent
  • Sveinn
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Best location ever. Brightest stars you’ll ever witness. First one on the pistes every morning!
  • Angela
    Canada Canada
    Loved the location on the mountain with ample connected skiing in Zermatt and Cervinia. Friendly and helpful staff made our stay a joy.
  • Reuben
    United States of America United States of America
    Hotel is fantastic--location is stunning and the staff is very welcoming. Really is a unknown jewel. What you lose in terms of not being able to wander around town you gain in proximity to the beautiful mountains including the silence and...

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant Schwarzsee
    • Cuisine
      Italian • Local • European
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free

Amenities of Hotel Schwarzsee

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Skiing

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Bathtub or shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • Mountain view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Sun deck
  • Patio
  • Terrace

Ski

  • Ski-in, ski-out access
  • Ski storage

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Activities

  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Skiing

Food & Drink

  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Services

  • Pet bowls
  • Baggage storage

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access

General

  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Languages Spoken

  • German
  • English
  • French

House rules
Hotel Schwarzsee takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Check-out
From 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Groups
When booking more than 10 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that Hotel Schwarzsee is only reachable with the gondola elevators from Zermatt to Schwarzsee via Furi (or by a 2.5 hour walk in the summer). The last gondola leaves Zermatt at 15:00.

FAQs about Hotel Schwarzsee

  • Hotel Schwarzsee is 2.8 miles from the center of Zermatt. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Hotel Schwarzsee include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Bed in Dorm
    • Quad
    • Triple

  • Check-in at Hotel Schwarzsee is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Guests staying at Hotel Schwarzsee can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.5).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Buffet

  • The prices at Hotel Schwarzsee may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Hotel Schwarzsee has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant Schwarzsee

  • Hotel Schwarzsee offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Skiing