Located in the Winkelmatten area in the village of Zermatt, 4-storey 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. Whilst 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 50 metres away. A bus stop is 100 metres away. Chalet Schwalbennest is 200 metres from Zermatt Cable Car and Findelbach Train Station. Matterhorn Express is a 10-minute walk away. Ski lifts and the Zermatt village centre are a 15-minute walk away. The Zermatt Train Station is reachable within a 25 minute walk. Zermatt is a car-free resort.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Zermatt, this property has an excellent location score of 9.5

Reliable info
Guests say the description and photos for this property are very accurate.

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
2 single beds
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
9.6
High score for Zermatt
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See what guests loved the most:

  • 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.

Property surroundings

Facilities of Chalet Schwalbennest
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Skiing
Parking
No parking available.
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Children's high chair
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional toilet
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Spa bath
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • 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 terrace
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Hiking
  • Skiing
    Off-site
Outdoor & View
  • City view
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • View
Building characteristics
  • Detached
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out
Cleaning services
  • Laundry
Miscellaneous
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
Languages spoken
  • German
  • English
  • French

Property practice

This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

Chalet Schwalbennest takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 20:00

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

From 07:30 to 09:30

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to apartment type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

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

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

1 cot available upon request.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Maestro Mastercard Visa EC-Card American Express Cash Chalet Schwalbennest accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-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 in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Chalet Schwalbennest

  • Chalet Schwalbennest is 0.7 miles from the centre of Zermatt. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Chalet Schwalbennest can accommodate the following group size:

    • 4 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Chalet Schwalbennest on this page.

  • Chalet Schwalbennest offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Skiing

  • Chalet Schwalbennest has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 2 bedrooms

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • The prices at Chalet Schwalbennest may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at Chalet Schwalbennest is from 15:00, and check-out is until 09:30.