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Hotel Pollux

Bahnhofstrasse 28
Rated 8.9 in 460 reviews

Nestled in the heart of Zermatt, Switzerland, Hotel Pollux offers an inviting retreat for travelers seeking a blend of comfort and Alpine charm. This boutique hotel is ideally situated for guests to explore the vibrant town and surrounding natural beauty. With its traditional Swiss architecture complemented by contemporary design elements, Hotel Pollux embodies the warmth and hospitality that makes visitors feel instantly at home.

Guests can enjoy a range of amenities designed to enhance their stay. Hotel Pollux features a cozy fireplace lounge, providing guests with a perfect spot to relax after a day on the slopes or exploring the picturesque landscape. The in-house restaurants cater to diverse culinary tastes, offering a selection of both local Swiss delicacies and international dishes. In addition, the hotel's wellness area is an ideal sanctuary for those looking to unwind with spa services, saunas, and a relaxation area.

The accommodations at Hotel Pollux are thoughtfully designed to ensure comfort and convenience. Each room is well-appointed, featuring modern amenities such as flat-screen TVs, complimentary Wi-Fi, and in-room safes. The hotel's decor reflects a seamless fusion of rustic charm and modern elegance, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere for all guests.

Hotel Pollux’s central location provides easy access to Zermatt’s renowned attractions, such as the iconic Matterhorn and a variety of ski slopes and hiking trails. The hotel’s proximity to the main train station and local bus stops makes it a convenient choice for travelers. Whether visiting Zermatt for adventure or leisure, Hotel Pollux offers a memorable stay with its genuine hospitality and charming ambiance.

Climate and Weather

January
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February
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Michelin Restaurants in Zermatt and near Hotel Pollux

Matterhorn Museum
Matterhorn Museum
Museum in Zermatt in the canton of Valais in Switzerland
260m / 290yd
St. Maurice church
St. Maurice church
Church building in Zermatt in the canton of Valais, Switzerland
280m / 310yd
Chapel of the Holy Family
Chapel of the Holy Family
Chapel building in Zermatt in the canton of Valais, Switzerland
1km / 0.63mi
Suspension bridge Charles Kuonen
Suspension bridge Charles Kuonen
Pedestrian bridge in Valais, Switzerland
9.8km / 6.1mi
St. Sebastian church
St. Sebastian church
Church building in Randa in the canton of Valais, Switzerland
9.2km / 5.7mi
Church of Holy Mary Queen of the Aosta Valley
Church of Holy Mary Queen of the Aosta Valley
Church in Breuil-Cervinia, Aosta Valley, Italy
13.2km / 8.2mi
Cristo delle Vette
Cristo delle Vette
Sculpture
14.8km / 9.2mi
Ecomuseo del Vertice
Ecomuseo del Vertice
Museum in Italy
14.8km / 9.2mi
St. Niklaus parish church
St. Niklaus parish church
Parish church with church tower in St. Niklaus in the canton of Valais, Switzerland
17.8km / 11.1mi
Monterosa Ski
Monterosa Ski
Ski area in the Alps
16.8km / 10.5mi
Chiesa vecchia
Chiesa vecchia
Church in Macugnaga, Italy
17.7km / 11mi
Herz-Jesu church
Herz-Jesu church
Church building in Saas-Fee in the canton of Valais, Switzerland
16.7km / 10.4mi
Reformierte Kirche Saas-Fee
Reformierte Kirche Saas-Fee
Church building in Canton of Valais, Switzerland
16.9km / 10.5mi
Becca d'Aran
Becca d'Aran
Mountain in Italy
17.4km / 10.8mi
Tiglio secolare
Tiglio secolare
17.8km / 11mi
Kapelle Maria zur Hohen Stiege
Kapelle Maria zur Hohen Stiege
Church building in Saas-Fee in the canton of Valais, Switzerland
17.5km / 10.9mi
Cappella Notre-Dame-De-La-Garde
Cappella Notre-Dame-De-La-Garde
Chapel in Valtournenche
16.5km / 10.3mi
Rifugio Guglielmina
Rifugio Guglielmina
Building in Alagna Valsesia, Italy
19.4km / 12.1mi
San Rocco
San Rocco
19.9km / 12.4mi
Santa Maria Addolorata
Santa Maria Addolorata
19.2km / 11.9mi
Chiesa nuova
Chiesa nuova
Church building in Macugnaga, Italy
18km / 11.2mi
St. Antonius chapel
St. Antonius chapel
Church building in Bidermatten in the municipality Saas-Balen in the canton of Valais, Switzerland
19.2km / 11.9mi
Chapel Notre Dame de Guérison
Chapel Notre Dame de Guérison
Chapel in Valtournenche
19km / 11.8mi
Madonnina d'oro delle nevi
Madonnina d'oro delle nevi
Statue in Macugnaga, Italy
18.2km / 11.3mi
Museo Storico della Montagna e del Contrabbando
Museo Storico della Montagna e del Contrabbando
Museum in Italy
18km / 11.2mi
Ribbed helmet of the former church tower
Ribbed helmet of the former church tower
Building in Saas-Grund in the canton of Valais, Switzerland
18.5km / 11.5mi
St. Bartholomäus church
St. Bartholomäus church
Church building in Saas-Grund in the canton of Valais, Switzerland
18.5km / 11.5mi
San Giovanni Battista (Pestarena, Macugnaga)
San Giovanni Battista (Pestarena, Macugnaga)
21.9km / 13.6mi
Museum Evolène
Museum Evolène
Museum collection in Evolène in the canton of Valais, Switzerland
21.9km / 13.6mi
Museo Casa Walser
Museo Casa Walser
Museum in Italy
20km / 12.5mi
Chiesa parrocchiale di Sant'Anna
Chiesa parrocchiale di Sant'Anna
Church building in Champoluc, Ayas, Italy
21.2km / 13.2mi
Round Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary
Round Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary
Church building in Saas-Balen in the canton Valais, Switzerland
20.1km / 12.5mi
Kirche Grächen
Church building in Grächen, Switzerland
20.5km / 12.7mi
Saint-Théodule Church
Saint-Théodule Church
Church building in Anniviers, Switzerland
21.9km / 13.6mi
Caves Blanches
Caves Blanches
Building in Grimentz in the canton of Valais, Switzerland
21.8km / 13.6mi
Walser Ecomuseum
Walser Ecomuseum
Museum in Italy
22.5km / 14mi
Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista
Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista
Church building in Alagna Valsesia, Italy
23.8km / 14.8mi
Chiesa di San Bartolomeo
Chiesa di San Bartolomeo
Building in Macugnaga, Italy
22.7km / 14.1mi
Chiesa della Beata Vergine della Neve
23.3km / 14.5mi
San Domenico
Church building in Ceppo Morelli, Italy
23.1km / 14.3mi
Oratorio di San Nicolao
Oratorio di San Nicolao
23.2km / 14.4mi
Oratorio di Santa Maria Maddalena
22.7km / 14.1mi
Madonna della Neve
23.9km / 14.8mi
Walser museum
23.3km / 14.5mi
Antico mulino ad acqua
23.1km / 14.4mi

What to do in Zermatt and near Hotel Pollux

Matterhorn Museum
Matterhorn Museum
Museum in Zermatt in the canton of Valais in Switzerland
260m / 290yd
St. Maurice church
St. Maurice church
Church building in Zermatt in the canton of Valais, Switzerland
280m / 310yd
Chapel of the Holy Family
Chapel of the Holy Family
Chapel building in Zermatt in the canton of Valais, Switzerland
1km / 0.63mi
Suspension bridge Charles Kuonen
Suspension bridge Charles Kuonen
Pedestrian bridge in Valais, Switzerland
9.8km / 6.1mi
St. Sebastian church
St. Sebastian church
Church building in Randa in the canton of Valais, Switzerland
9.2km / 5.7mi
Church of Holy Mary Queen of the Aosta Valley
Church of Holy Mary Queen of the Aosta Valley
Church in Breuil-Cervinia, Aosta Valley, Italy
13.2km / 8.2mi
Cristo delle Vette
Cristo delle Vette
Sculpture
14.8km / 9.2mi
Ecomuseo del Vertice
Ecomuseo del Vertice
Museum in Italy
14.8km / 9.2mi
St. Niklaus parish church
St. Niklaus parish church
Parish church with church tower in St. Niklaus in the canton of Valais, Switzerland
17.8km / 11.1mi
Monterosa Ski
Monterosa Ski
Ski area in the Alps
16.8km / 10.5mi
Chiesa vecchia
Chiesa vecchia
Church in Macugnaga, Italy
17.7km / 11mi
Herz-Jesu church
Herz-Jesu church
Church building in Saas-Fee in the canton of Valais, Switzerland
16.7km / 10.4mi
Reformierte Kirche Saas-Fee
Reformierte Kirche Saas-Fee
Church building in Canton of Valais, Switzerland
16.9km / 10.5mi
Becca d'Aran
Becca d'Aran
Mountain in Italy
17.4km / 10.8mi
Tiglio secolare
Tiglio secolare
17.8km / 11mi
Kapelle Maria zur Hohen Stiege
Kapelle Maria zur Hohen Stiege
Church building in Saas-Fee in the canton of Valais, Switzerland
17.5km / 10.9mi
Cappella Notre-Dame-De-La-Garde
Cappella Notre-Dame-De-La-Garde
Chapel in Valtournenche
16.5km / 10.3mi
Rifugio Guglielmina
Rifugio Guglielmina
Building in Alagna Valsesia, Italy
19.4km / 12.1mi
San Rocco
San Rocco
19.9km / 12.4mi
Santa Maria Addolorata
Santa Maria Addolorata
19.2km / 11.9mi
Chiesa nuova
Chiesa nuova
Church building in Macugnaga, Italy
18km / 11.2mi
St. Antonius chapel
St. Antonius chapel
Church building in Bidermatten in the municipality Saas-Balen in the canton of Valais, Switzerland
19.2km / 11.9mi
Chapel Notre Dame de Guérison
Chapel Notre Dame de Guérison
Chapel in Valtournenche
19km / 11.8mi
Madonnina d'oro delle nevi
Madonnina d'oro delle nevi
Statue in Macugnaga, Italy
18.2km / 11.3mi
Museo Storico della Montagna e del Contrabbando
Museo Storico della Montagna e del Contrabbando
Museum in Italy
18km / 11.2mi
Ribbed helmet of the former church tower
Ribbed helmet of the former church tower
Building in Saas-Grund in the canton of Valais, Switzerland
18.5km / 11.5mi
St. Bartholomäus church
St. Bartholomäus church
Church building in Saas-Grund in the canton of Valais, Switzerland
18.5km / 11.5mi
San Giovanni Battista (Pestarena, Macugnaga)
San Giovanni Battista (Pestarena, Macugnaga)
21.9km / 13.6mi
Museum Evolène
Museum Evolène
Museum collection in Evolène in the canton of Valais, Switzerland
21.9km / 13.6mi
Museo Casa Walser
Museo Casa Walser
Museum in Italy
20km / 12.5mi

About Zermatt

Zermatt, Switzerland, offers a range of activities that cater to various interests, making it a popular destination throughout the year. One of the most notable experiences is the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise. This area provides access to stunning panoramic views and is ideal for skiing, especially during the winter months. Visitors can also explore the glacier itself, which includes an ice palace and various viewpoints.

For those interested in hiking, Zermatt offers numerous trails that showcase the natural beauty of the region. The Five Lakes Walk is particularly popular, as it takes hikers past five picturesque mountain lakes, each reflecting the iconic Matterhorn. During the summer, these trails are accessible and provide a peaceful way to experience the alpine landscape.

Cultural enthusiasts can explore the Zermatlantis Matterhorn Museum, which delves into the history of the region, including its mountaineering heritage and the development of Zermatt as a resort town. This museum offers an informative perspective on the local culture and its connection to the mountains.

Dining in Zermatt is also a highlight, with a variety of restaurants offering Swiss cuisine. Traditional fondue and raclette are must-try dishes, providing a taste of local culinary traditions. Many establishments take advantage of the stunning views, creating a pleasant atmosphere for meals.

For those who prefer relaxation, the wellness spas in Zermatt offer a retreat from the outdoor activities. These facilities often include saunas, steam rooms, and various treatments designed to help visitors unwind after a day of exploration.

In winter, skiing and snowboarding are major attractions, with extensive slopes catering to all skill levels. The well-connected lift system allows access to numerous runs, making it easy to spend a full day on the slopes.

Overall, Zermatt presents a blend of outdoor adventure, cultural experiences, and relaxation opportunities, appealing to a wide range of travelers seeking to enjoy this alpine destination.




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