Located in the Winkelmatten area in the village of Zermatt, 4-story Chalet Schwalbennest combines rustic features with modern design elements. Bright red and black kitchen counters and leather sofas stand out next to weathered-looking wood beams and flooring. Floor-to-ceiling windows flood the chalet with natural light and provide stunning views of Matterhorn Mountain. Views of the surrounding Alpine landscape can be enjoyed from the balcony too. While wood is featured heavily in most of Chalet Schwalbennest’s rooms, some feature stone walls. One of the bedrooms has a bath in the room. Bathrooms include spa baths. WiFi is available free of charge. Modern furniture, a glass-fronted fireplace and flat-screen TV with cable channels are all features of the living room. The spacious kitchen has modern appliances and a refrigerator with a built-in TV. A children’s playground is just 164 feet away. A bus stop is 328 feet away. Chalet Schwalbennest is 656 feet from Zermatt Cable Car and Findelbach Train Station. Matterhorn Express is a 10-minute walk away. Ski elevators and the Zermatt village center are a 15-minute walk away. The Zermatt Train Station is reachable within a 25 minute walk. Zermatt is a car-free resort.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Located in the top-rated area in Zermatt, this property has an excellent location score of 9.0!


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
2 twin beds
Bedroom 2
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.7
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.0
Free Wifi
9.5
High score for Zermatt

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Kristen
    United States United States
    It was beautiful, and the view of the Matterhorn was amazing
  • Linda
    United States United States
    Set up is neat, nice rooms, great view of matterhorn. Two very nice restaurants nearby. Quiet. Relaxing. Well stocked with cooking supplies. Jacuzzi bath is wonderful. Chalet is close and convenient to furi gondola. The owner is wonderful and very...
  • Joan
    France France
    Chalet Schwalbennest is a gem that is perfectly located in Zermatt. Every detail is well designed, and the view is amazing. Perfect for 4 people. Daniela was very nice and helpful. Highly recommended
  • Andrew
    Oman Oman
    Exceptional location with great views. The chalet was extremely comfortable and allowed enough space for our family to spread out during our down time.
  • Christophe
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great little chalet with two double bedrooms and en suite bathrooms. Old wooden beams were used in construction which gives the place an authentic feel! Great living area with A/V system for movie nights, and stunning views of the Matterhorn...
  • Lim
    Singapore Singapore
    The chalet is wonderful, well equipped and has a cosy vibe. The host is fantastic, her response to everything I ask about was almost immediate.
  • Rebecca
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Amazing views Well equipped and an interesting building
  • Robert
    Germany Germany
    house design (wood w/ lots of glass); space and view from house (onto Matterhorn); kitchen w/ free coffee tabs and basic spices;
  • Yew
    Singapore Singapore
    Waking up to views of the Matterhorn everyday. Daniela, our host, was also very warm, helpful and prompt in addressing our queries.
  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything about this property was incredible. Well equipped for long stays and the host (Daniela) was on hand for anything further that was needed. It’s location has to be seen to be believed. Overlooking the Matterhorn never got boring. This...

Area info

Amenities of Chalet Schwalbennest
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Skiing

Parking
No parking available.

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

Kitchen

  • High chair
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bedroom

  • Linens

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Guest bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Spa tub
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace

Media & Technology

  • iPod dock
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • TV

Room Amenities

  • Clothes rack
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Iron
  • Hot tub

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Balcony
  • Terrace

Food & Drink

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Activities

  • Hiking
  • Skiing
    Off-site

Outdoor & View

  • City view
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • View

Building Characteristics

  • Detached

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out

Cleaning Services

  • Laundry

Miscellaneous

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

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers

Languages Spoken

  • German
  • English
  • French

House rules
Chalet Schwalbennest takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation 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.

Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardMaestroEC-CardCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that Zermatt is a car-free village. You can park your car in Täsch and continute to Zermatt by train or taxi.

Guests will be contacted by the property after booking for arranging bank transfer of deposit.

Please inform Chalet Schwalbennest of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

FAQs about Chalet Schwalbennest