3100 Kulmhotel Gornergrat - Zermatt

3-star mountain hotel at 3100 meters with direct ski-to-door access and an on-site observatory

Location & Access

3100 Kulmhotel Gornergrat sits at 3100 meters above sea level on the Gornergrat ridge, making it the highest hotel in the Swiss Alps. The hotel is reachable only by a 40-minute cogwheel train ride from car-free Zermatt, passing through alpine scenery. From the viewing platform, guests see 29 four-thousand-metre peaks including the Matterhorn.

Dining

The restaurant saycheese! Gornergrat serves classic Swiss dishes using locally sourced cheeses. The Glacier Alpine Kitchen offers a set dinner menu that changes daily, featuring traditional Swiss cuisine. Both restaurants provide panoramic mountain views, and breakfast is included with a buffet of fresh local products.

Astronomy & Observatory

The hotel has an on-site planetarium open to guests for educational shows about the night sky. A historic observatory is located at the Gornergrat summit, used by astronomers for over a century and occasionally offering guided tours. Guests can join stargazing sessions on the viewing platform, where the high altitude and limited light pollution yield exceptional visibility.

Winter Sports & Activities

The hotel provides ski-to-door access, letting guests start skiing directly from the building onto the slopes. After the last train departs at 20:00, the area is quiet and reserved exclusively for hotel guests. Summer hiking trails lead from the hotel to the Gorner Ridge lookout point, and the surrounding area offers wildlife spotting opportunities.

Rooms & View

Rooms are named after 4000-metre peaks, with categories like Double Room with Matterhorn View and Junior Suite Monte Rosa. All rooms have mountain-facing windows, cable TV with international channels, and a private bathroom with hairdryer. Some rooms include a balcony, and the Monte Rosa suite offers a seating area with floor-to-ceiling windows.

• Altitude: Highest hotel in the Swiss Alps at 3100 meters
• Access: Scenic train from car-free Zermatt
• Dining: saycheese! Gornergrat & Glacier Alpine Kitchen
• Astronomy: On-site planetarium and historic observatory
• Snow Sports: Ski-to-door access to 29 four-thousand-metre peaks