About alphakey GmbH
We take on short-term rentals in Zurich and around Lake Zurich. Small team, fixed contacts, decisions without detours.
Why alphakey exists
Victoria Pfeifer has worked in short-term rentals for more than five years. She founded alphakey to take the day-to-day work off owners in Zurich: listing, pricing, guests, cleaning and accounting.
Before we take on an apartment, we show openly what remains after all deductions. If short-term renting does not pay off, we say so, even if it costs us the mandate.
Why We Focus on Zurich
We work only in the city of Zurich, on the left shore of Lake Zurich and in the surrounding area. That way we know the municipal rules and the demand from business travellers, trade fairs and universities, and we can be on site quickly when needed.
Local Network
We do not carry out the cleaning ourselves. We engage partner companies under framework agreements whose staff are properly registered and insured — plus tradespeople we know.
We follow what changes
We keep an eye on developments in zoning codes and short-term letting rules in the Zurich area, and tell you when something could affect your property. Only your municipality and the property management can assess and permit it — that clarification rests with you, and we tell you where to ask.
Market Insights
We adjust prices continuously to season, events and weekdays. We do not guarantee any income.
Our Team
A family business with clear leadership
alphakey belongs to Victoria Pfeifer. She founded the company, runs it as CEO and decides which properties we take on and on what terms. Artur Pfeifer, her husband, is responsible for the property side. Anyone who calls us speaks to one of the two — there is no layer in between and nobody who first has to check with someone else.
That we are a married couple we would rather say ourselves than leave you to guess. It has a downside, and we name it in the same breath: our capacity is limited. We take on only as many properties as can be looked after reliably in Zurich and around the lake. Cleaning is carried out by partner companies — decisions and availability stay with us.
Victoria Pfeifer
Founder, owner and CEO
Your contact for the listing, pricing and everything to do with guests. Over five years in short-term letting — the articles on this website are written by her.
Artur Pfeifer
Property and technical matters
Your contact for the property, maintenance and statements. He has known the Zurich market and its prices for over five years.
Let’s talk about your flat.
We check it free of charge and without obligation, and reply the same working day.