Located at 7.2 feet above sea level, Berggasthaus First offers panoramic views of the Jungfrau region and the Swiss Alps. It can be reached only by cable car from Grindelwald and is located in the same building as the cable car station. The Berggasthaus First offers simply furnished dormitory rooms with bright wooden furniture, shared bathroom facilities, a ski bar, and a lounge. Free WiFi is available in public areas and the guest house offers direct access to the ski slopes. Ski passes are not included in the room price. During the day, guests can sample Swiss dishes in the on-site restaurant and on the terrace. Half board includes a 3-course menu.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Breakfast Info

Buffet

Ski-to-door


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
and
1 bunk bed
and
1 queen bed
or
2 bunk beds
2 bunk beds
and
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
6.7
High score for Grindelwald
Low score for Grindelwald
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See what guests loved the most:

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    Peter
    Netherlands Netherlands
    The views were amazing, dinner was affordable, and breakfast was included. The room I stayed in had 15 beds but only two were occupied. The price was great! Mirka and the girl with the dreads were both awesome:)
  • Gavin
    United States of America United States of America
    Staff went above and beyond. Great people. They really made the stay wonderful. This was a once in a lifetime experience.
  • Greg
    United States of America United States of America
    The location was stunning, high in the mountains. Food was excellent too.

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Berggasthaus First - Only Accessible by Cable Car
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular amenities
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Skiing
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
View
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Ski
  • Ski-in, ski-out access
  • Ski storage
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
  • Walking tours
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Playground
  • Game room
  • Skiing
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Lockers
  • Packed lunches
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Books, DVDs or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • Safe
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Bathroom emergency cord
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages Spoken
  • German
  • English
  • French
  • Hungarian
  • Italian
  • Dutch
  • Portuguese

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

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Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM

Check-out

From 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 1 are welcome.

Children 12 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

1 - 2 years
Crib upon request
CHF 10 per child, per night

Prices for cribs aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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.

Age restriction

No age restriction for check-in. (Only children 1 and up are allowed)

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the property can only be reached by cable car. Depending on the season, the last cable car leaves Grindelwald between 15:45 and 18:00. Please check cable car opening times for further information.

Please note that cable car tickets and ski passes are not included.

Please note that the restaurant does not offer à-la- carte service in the evening, only half board.

Guests need to meet one or more requirements to stay in this property: proof of full Coronavirus (Covid-19) vaccination or recent proof of Coronavirus recovery.

Please inform Berggasthaus First - Only Accessible by Cable Car 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.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

FAQs about Berggasthaus First - Only Accessible by Cable Car

  • Berggasthaus First - Only Accessible by Cable Car is 2.5 miles from the center of Grindelwald. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Berggasthaus First - Only Accessible by Cable Car is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

  • Guests staying at Berggasthaus First - Only Accessible by Cable Car can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.7).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Buffet

  • The prices at Berggasthaus First - Only Accessible by Cable Car may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Berggasthaus First - Only Accessible by Cable Car offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Playground
    • Skiing
    • Game room
    • Fishing
    • Bike tours
    • Bicycle rental
    • Walking tours

  • Berggasthaus First - Only Accessible by Cable Car has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1