3100 Kulmhotel Gornergrat: Rooms, Photos and Reviews

3100 Kulmhotel Gornergrat sits at 3100 meters above sea level, making it the highest hotel in the Swiss Alps. The hotel is reachable only by a regular train service from car-free Zermatt, a 40-minute journey through scenic countryside. From the property, guests have direct views of 29 four-thousand-metre peaks, including the Matterhorn, and can access the Gorner Ridge lookout point.

The hotel operates two on-site restaurants: saycheese! Gornergrat serves world-famous classic Swiss dishes with local cheeses, while the Glacier Alpine Kitchen offers classic Swiss cuisine. Dinner is included in the room rate with a set menu that changes daily. A packed lunch service is available for guests going on hikes or skiing.

Guests have ski-to-door access directly from the hotel for skiing, snowboarding, and glacier skiing at Rotenboden. The hotel provides ski storage and a tour desk to help plan activities. In summer, the area offers hiking trails and opportunities for wildlife observations.

The hotel has its own observatory and planetarium, which attracts astronomers and hosts educational experiences in collaboration with universities such as the University of Zurich. Guests can join guided stargazing sessions to view planets, star clusters, and shooting stars. The facility includes a historic telescope and gives access to some of the clearest night skies in the Alps.

On-site amenities include a library, a shopping centre, and a chapel. The hotel allows pets with pet bowls available. Services include currency exchange, luggage storage, and daily housekeeping, as well as facilities for disabled guests.