--- type: "Article" title: "An overnighter in Zermatt’s Igloo Village – at 20 below!" description: "Being Italian, I like my ice in the form of gelato melting in the sun. Nevertheless, I let myself be inveigled to spend a night in Zermatt's Igloo Village:" resource: "https://travelmemo.com/switzerland/igloo-village-zermatt-overnight" author: "Katja Birrer" publisher: "Travelmemo" photo_count: 13 tags: ["Alps", "Experience", "Nature", "Winter", "Zermatt", "Switzerland"] entities: - "https://travelmemo.com/ontology/places/switzerland" - "https://travelmemo.com/ontology/places/alps" - "https://travelmemo.com/ontology/places/zermatt" - "https://travelmemo.com/ontology/places/matterhorn" - "https://travelmemo.com/ontology/places/europe" - "https://travelmemo.com/ontology/places/germany" - "https://travelmemo.com/ontology/places/gstaad" - "https://travelmemo.com/ontology/topics/experience-travel" - "https://travelmemo.com/ontology/topics/nature-tourism" - "https://travelmemo.com/ontology/topics/winter-tourism" - "https://travelmemo.com/ontology/topics/itinerary" - "https://travelmemo.com/ontology/topics/culinary-tourism" - "https://travelmemo.com/ontology/topics/sea-travel" - "https://travelmemo.com/author/katja-birrer" generated: { by: "human:https://travelmemo.com/author/katja-birrer", at: 2026-07-04T14:13:34+00:00 } verified: - { by: "human:https://travelmemo.com/author/walter-schaerer", at: 2017-02-01T19:10:49+00:00 } sources: - id: photos resource: igloo-village-zermatt-overnight.md#photos title: "Original photography by Katja Birrer" author: "human:https://travelmemo.com/author/katja-birrer" last_modified: 2017-01-22 timestamp: 2026-07-04T14:13:34+00:00 --- # An overnighter in Zermatt’s Igloo Village – at 20 below! > Zermatt Igloo Village is a high-altitude overnight experience at 2,727 m above sea level, situated between Riffelberg and Gornergrat with direct views of the Matterhorn and 28 other 4,000-metre peaks. ## Destination Zermatt Igloo Village, located between Riffelberg and Gornergrat at 2,727 m above sea level, Zermatt, Switzerland. ## When to go Winter season; the article describes an overnighter at around minus 20°C under cloudless skies with a clear Matterhorn view. ## Why visit A unique overnight stay inside hand-crafted snow and ice structures with panoramic Alpine views, ice artistry, and the spectacle of the Matterhorn at sunrise — an extreme but memorable experience. ## What to see - **Matterhorn panorama** — 360-degree view of the Matterhorn (locally called 'Horu') and 28 other 4,000-metre peaks directly from the village. - **Snow and ice artistry** — Impressive sculptural and decorative work throughout the igloos, described as unexpectedly stylish and romantic. - **Matterhorn at sunrise** — Guests emerging in the morning are greeted by a fairy-tale scene of the Matterhorn in early light amid total quiet. ## What to do - **Stay in a Romance Igloo Suite or Room** — Sleeping quarters with double sleeping bags; the top-tier Romance Suite includes its own whirlpool and a full-frontal Matterhorn view. - **Mulled wine apéro and fondue dinner** — Evening meal served as part of the igloo village experience before the night programme. - **Snowshoe hike under the stars** — A short guided snowshoe excursion into the night led by the Igloo Village team. - **Communal outdoor whirlpool** — Hot whirlpool available to guests before sleep; sign-up required as capacity is limited. - **Warm up in the Kota log house** — Adjoining log cabin with a fireplace where guests can sit by the fire with tea. ## Good to know Igloo Village GmbH operates seven locations across Switzerland (Davos-Klosters, Engelberg, Gstaad, Zermatt, Stockhorn) and abroad (Zugspitze, Germany; Andorra). In 2016, marking its 20th anniversary, the company built the world's largest igloo — nearly 10 m high and 12.90 m in diameter — earning a Guinness World Record after 2,000 hours of construction. Temperatures inside can drop to around minus 20°C; multiple thermal layers are strongly advised. ## Photos ```yaml photos: - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Igloo-Village-Zermatt-Switzerland-3.jpg" caption: "Eingangstor zum Iglu-Dorf Zermatt" keywords: ["Iglu-Dorf", "Igludorf", "Wallis", "Zermatt", "Zermatt Tourismus"] captured: 2017-01-21 geo: {latitude: 45.9889, longitude: 7.7653} credit: "Walter Schärer" - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Igloo-Village-Zermatt-Switzerland-6.jpg" caption: "Strandkorb im Iglu-Dorf" keywords: ["Iglu-Dorf", "Igludorf", "Wallis", "Zermatt", "Zermatt Tourismus"] captured: 2017-01-21 geo: {latitude: 45.9889, longitude: 7.7653} credit: "Walter Schärer" - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Igloo-Village-Zermatt-Switzerland-29.jpg" caption: "Katja und Walter im Iglu-Dorf Zermatt" keywords: ["Iglu-Dorf", "Igludorf", "Wallis", "Zermatt", "Zermatt Tourismus"] captured: 2017-01-21 geo: {latitude: 45.9889, longitude: 7.7653} credit: "Walter Schärer" - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Igloo-Village-Zermatt-Switzerland-28.jpg" caption: "Das Iglu-Dorf in der Dämmerung" keywords: ["Iglu-Dorf", "Igludorf", "Matterhorn", "Wallis", "Zermatt", "Zermatt Tourismus"] captured: 2017-01-21 geo: {latitude: 45.9889, longitude: 7.7653} credit: "Walter Schärer" - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Igloo-Village-Zermatt-Switzerland-35.jpg" caption: "Aussicht auf's Matterhorn von der Igludorf Suite" keywords: ["Iglu-Dorf", "Igludorf", "Matterhorn", "Wallis", "Zermatt", "Zermatt Tourismus", "reisememo"] geo: {latitude: 45.9889, longitude: 7.7653} credit: "Walter Schärer" - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Igloo-Village-Zermatt-Switzerland-10.jpg" caption: "Schlafzimmer der Romantik-Suite" keywords: ["Iglu-Dorf", "Igludorf", "Wallis", "Zermatt", "Zermatt Tourismus"] captured: 2017-01-21 geo: {latitude: 45.9889, longitude: 7.7653} credit: "Walter Schärer" - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Igloo-Village-Zermatt-Switzerland-36.jpg" caption: "Rose im Eis" keywords: ["Iglu-Dorf", "Igludorf", "Wallis", "Zermatt", "Zermatt Tourismus"] captured: 2017-01-22 geo: {latitude: 45.9889, longitude: 7.7653} credit: "Walter Schärer" - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Igloo-Village-Zermatt-Switzerland-16.jpg" caption: "Romantik-Zimmer" keywords: ["Iglu-Dorf", "Igludorf", "Wallis", "Zermatt", "Zermatt Tourismus"] captured: 2017-01-21 geo: {latitude: 45.9889, longitude: 7.7653} credit: "Walter Schärer" - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Igloo-Village-Zermatt-Switzerland-22.jpg" caption: "Romantik-Zimmer" keywords: ["Iglu-Dorf", "Igludorf", "Wallis", "Zermatt", "Zermatt Tourismus"] captured: 2017-01-21 geo: {latitude: 45.9889, longitude: 7.7653} credit: "Walter Schärer" - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Igloo-Village-Zermatt-Switzerland-32.jpg" caption: "Das Matterhorn zur Morgenstund" keywords: ["Iglu-Dorf", "Igludorf", "Matterhorn", "Wallis", "Zermatt", "Zermatt Tourismus"] geo: {latitude: 45.9889, longitude: 7.7653} credit: "Walter Schärer" - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Igloo-Village-Zermatt-Switzerland-31.jpg" caption: "Die Stille am Morgen danach" keywords: ["Iglu-Dorf", "Igludorf", "Wallis", "Zermatt", "Zermatt Tourismus Matterhorn"] captured: 2017-01-22 geo: {latitude: 45.9889, longitude: 7.7653} credit: "Walter Schärer" - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Igloo-Village-Zermatt-Switzerland-39.jpg" caption: "Aldo Balatti, Geschäftsführer des Iglu-Dorfs Zermatt" keywords: ["Aldo Balatti", "Iglu-Dorf", "Igludorf", "Matterhorn", "Wallis", "Zermatt", "Zermatt Tourismus"] captured: 2017-01-22 geo: {latitude: 45.9889, longitude: 7.7653} credit: "Walter Schärer" - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Igloo-Village-Zermatt-Switzerland-7.jpg" caption: "Instagramer Fabio Zingg im Iglu-Dorf" keywords: ["Iglu-Dorf", "Igludorf", "Wallis", "Zermatt", "Zermatt Tourismus"] captured: 2017-01-21 geo: {latitude: 45.9889, longitude: 7.7653} credit: "Walter Schärer" ```