The 10 best mountain huts in Zermatt
Chez Vrony in Findeln is a real family heirloom: the Julen family has been serving traditional Valais cuisine here for over 100 years - from home-made dried meat to Vrony's burgers. With a view of the Matterhorn and alpine charm, no wish remains unfulfilled.
Whether on skis or on foot, at 2051 metres above sea level, hut charm, Matterhorn views and regional Italian cuisine beckon. Classics such as pasta with scampi, crispy rösti with lamb or creamy risotto warm the heart and palate and the panorama does the rest.
It's rare to find a restaurant in the middle of the mountains where you can also enjoy an excellent meal. The Aroleid is one of them. Only open in winter, contemporary dishes are served here in a cosy, alpine ambience. The food is cooked on the cooker or on the fire.
The @paradise is located 2230 metres above Zermatt. It serves tapas, bagels and sinfully good desserts. Very well curated wine list: the wines can be savoured with a view of the Matterhorn. Accessible on foot, on skis or by mountain railway.
If you take a trip to this beautifully situated restaurant, you will be rewarded with home-made Mediterranean food. There are salads and vegetables from their own garden, handmade pasta, fresh fish and tender meat, accompanied by a fine selection of selected wines.
The Alder Hitta in Findeln has been serving guests since 1978. Today, the cuisine here is simple but creative, combining regional specialties and Mediterranean influences. Enjoy the delicious dishes with a view of the legendary Matterhorn.
This mountain restaurant is located in the hamlet of Blatten above Zermatt. It has been run by the same family since 1850. Here you can enjoy regional delicacies in a cozy chalet atmosphere, and vegetarians are also well catered for.
This beautiful chalet is located in a small hamlet just outside Zermatt. In the rustic ambience inside or on the beautiful sun terrace, locals and tourists enjoy regional specialties from local farmers and Italian dishes.
Just below the Riffelalp is the Alphitta restaurant, which offers a wonderful view of the Matterhorn, contemporary regional cuisine and warm hospitality. Here, cosmopolitan flair blends with Valais hospitality.
At 1800 metres above sea level, the Simi restaurant serves classic dishes with a Swiss and Mediterranean flavour. The menu features Valais classics such as cheese slices and Hobelkäse alongside Leberli Provençale and homemade lasagne - something for every taste.