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 9.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Nearby Ski Lifts:
  • Zermatt - Furi Ski Lift - 1,300 feet
  • Matterhorn Express 1 - 1,350 feet
  • Matterhorn Express Gondola - 1,350 feet
  • Zermatt-Sunnegga - 3,900 feet
  • Eisfluh - 4,750 feet

Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Zermatt, this property has an excellent location score of 9.4!

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 twin beds
Bedroom 2:
2 twin 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
9.4
Free Wifi
9.6
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Linda
    United States of America United States of America
    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.

Area info

Amenities of Chalet Schwalbennest
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

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

Property practice

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

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

Check-in
From 15:00 to 20:00
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 07:30 to 09:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation 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

  • Chalet Schwalbennest can accommodate this group size:

    • 4 guests

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

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

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

    • Hiking
    • Skiing

  • The prices at Chalet Schwalbennest may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • 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 has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 2 bedrooms

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

  • Check-in at Chalet Schwalbennest is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 9:30 AM.