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Highest Altitude Hotels in Europe – Spend days of relaxation admiring the endless mountain peaks and breathtaking panoramas. It’s not just about the hotels, but also about glaciers and famous peaks you can see, from Matterhorn to Grossglockner. All hotels are accessible by cable car, so you can easily reach great heights. The highest hotel is situated at 3212 meters altitude, and you’ll find hotels located up to 2200 m.
The hotels are located in the Alps of Switzerland, Italy, France and Austria.
1.Glacier Hotel Grawand 3 *- Italy
Topping the list of highest altitude hotels in the Alps and Europe, it’s situated in the South Tyrol region, at the Italy-Austria border. The hotel stands at 3212 meters, right on the ski slopes of Senales, Schnalstal Glacier. You’ll be right in the heart of the mountains with exceptional panoramic views. You can’t go wrong; your room will surely have a view of the mountain peaks. The nearest town is Maso Corto. You’ll need to take a cable car to reach the hotel, with the last ascent at 4:00 PM. Prices start from €235/night for a double room with breakfast and dinner included.
2.3100 Kulmhotel 3* – Switzerland
Come see the Matterhorn, and then relax surrounded by 29 mountain peaks exceeding 4000 meters altitude. From Zermatt, you’ll take the cogwheel train to Gornergrat, where you’ll find the hotel. It’s located at 3,100 meters altitude, and you’ll surely find moments of tranquility gazing at the Matterhorn.
Prices for one night start from 440 CHF for a double room with breakfast and dinner included. You can choose between rooms with a view of Matterhorn or Monte Rosa. The hotel won’t disappoint you, with a score over 9 on Booking.

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3.Berghaus Diavolezza – Switzerland
Take the famous Bernina Express panoramic train and then descend at Bernina Diavolezza station. From there, take the cable car that will take you up to 3000 meters on Mount Diavolezza. Your relaxation is ensured at the jacuzzi found on the panoramic terrace. Standing in water reaching 41°C, surrounded by snow and mountains, you’ll experience dreamlike moments. You’ll get breakfast and dinner included in the room rates, and the hotel score is superb, over 9.
For a ski pass, you’ll pay €48/day at the hotel. Prices start from €360/night for a double room with breakfast and dinner included.
4.Riffelhause 1853 4* – Switzerland
A hotel with a fabulous score on Booking, located at 2600 m altitude in the Swiss Alps. With a tradition dating back to 1853, completely renovated in 2014, Rifflehause offers comfortable rooms and a spa area. Double rooms or suites might surprise you with a balcony directly overlooking Matterhorn. You have an outdoor pool as well as a sauna, relaxation area, and steam bath for your relaxation. Prices start from 488 €/night/double room with half-board.
5.Le Refuge de Solaise – France
From 2551 m in the famous Val d’Isere, this hotel offers services rated superbly on Booking. Two restaurants and a 25 m long swimming pool, conference room, and children’s play area. Choose to stay in double rooms or apartments with multiple bedrooms. Breakfast is included in the room rate. Prices start from 245 €/night/double room with breakfast.
6.Berghotel Rudolfshutte – Austria
Situated at 2315 m, near Weisee, a magnificent lake, amidst the ski slopes of Weisee Gletscherwelt, with Grossglockner (3789 m) in the background. Choose from double rooms and family rooms and relax in the heated pool, sauna, or massages at Edelweiss Spa. Book the best accommodation packages at Berghotel Rudolfshutte.
7.Wedelhutte – Austria
In the midst of mountains over 2300 m and the most beautiful ski slopes in Tirol, Hochzillertal-Kaltenbach region, you’ll find Wedelhutte. From junior suites equipped with infrared sauna cabins and balconies with breathtaking views at 2350 m to deluxe spa suites of 120 m2. You’ll get free parking, luggage transfer to the hotel, and ascend via cable car.
Room rates include half-board, with snacks at 3 PM, vitamin bar, water, Nespresso, and other amenities. Guests have reserved tables on the hotel terrace to enjoy the sun anytime. The hotel offers various types of saunas like Finnish sauna, steam sauna, or jacuzzi for relaxation and recovery. The hotel has excellent internet coverage throughout.
Prices start from 520 €/night/suite with breakfast and dinner included. Details and reservations at Wedelhutte.
8.Rifugio Salei – Italy
Located at 2225 m in Val Gardena and Val di Fassa, this hotel with spa and wellness facilities has everything you need for relaxation throughout the year. Treat yourself to a spa break: two indoor pools, an outdoor pool at 31°C, hot tub, and Turkish sauna. Choose from modern design rooms: standard, romantic, deluxe.
Prices start from 417 €/night/double room with breakfast and dinner.
9.Riffelalp Resort 5* – Switzerland
You’ll be treated like a celebrity at the 5-star Riffelalp Hotel in Zermatt, Switzerland. At 2222 m altitude, enjoy skiing, hiking, or spa and wellness within the hotel. You have 2 pools at your disposal, the outdoor one heated to 35°C, several saunas, a solarium, relaxation area, terrace, hot tub, and steam bath. Three restaurants are available to satisfy your taste buds with local, Italian, or international dishes.
Prices start from 500 €/night/double room with breakfast.

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10.Ski-Golf-Wellness Hotel Riml 4 *- Austria
From 2200 m, on the ski slopes Obergurgl-Hochgurgl, the 4-star Riml Hotel offers spacious and luxurious rooms and suites in modern alpine style. The extensive spa area leaves you speechless. From 2 panoramic pools to sauna and relaxation area, outdoor hot tub at 36°C, as well as professional massages and relaxing treatments. Your golf games will go smoothly on the 700 m2 covered course, the largest of its kind in Europe. You can use one of the 54 golf simulators or even take private lessons from a professional. You can take yoga or Pilates classes or continue your workout at the fitness center.
Prices start from 290 €/night/double room or 348 €/night with all meals included.

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