This historic Swiss mountain cottage in Gimmelwald can be found next to the cable car connecting the village of Stechelberg to the Schilthorn summit. It offers simply furnished rooms, tasty Swiss food, a charming terrace and free Wi-fi. You can enjoy panoramic views of the mountains from your room, which come with solid wooden furniture and wood-paneled walls. Dishes are prepared from local, organic produce and can be enjoyed in the restaurant or on the terrace amid scenic Alpine surroundings. The Pension Gimmelwald is located in the Bernese Oberland, in the heart of the Swiss Alps. The car-free resort 4429 feet above sea level is only reachable by cable car from the Lauterbrunnen Valley 31 mi of ski slopes are available in the area. Experienced skiers can ski right down to the front door. There is a also a cross-country skiing track in the valley between Lauterbrunnen and Stechelberg. In summer, you can enjoy hiking and fishing in a nearby lake. The Bern-Belp Airport is reachable within a 1-hour drive.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Breakfast Info

Continental

Ski-to-door


Availability

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.9
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
7.9
High score for Gimmelwald
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    Hannah
    United States of America United States of America
    Excellent beautiful location in the small town of Gimmelwald! So much to do for an outdoor lover in the winter. The staff were incredibly warm and welcoming. The food was fantastic and healthy.
  • Debra
    United States of America United States of America
    This was the most inviting, confortable, relaxing hostel! The hosts were SO accommodating, check in was amazing. So quaint, didnt want to leave!
  • Lisa
    United States of America United States of America
    Incredible location, unique property, amazing hospitality. Mountain views were unbelievable. I enjoyed dinner cooked by the owner two out of the four nights I stayed and it was delicious. It feels like you are stepping into another world or...

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Pension Gimmelwald
    • Cuisine
      European
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Pension Gimmelwald
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular amenities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Guest bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linens
View
  • Mountain view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • High chair
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Ski
  • Ski-in, ski-out access
  • Ski storage
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Movie nights
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Playground
  • Skiing
  • Tennis court
    Additional chargeOff-site
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Baggage storage
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Books, DVDs or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages Spoken
  • German
  • English

Property practice

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House rules

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Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Check-out

From 8:00 AM to 10:00 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 of all ages are welcome.

Children 10 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

0 - 3 years
Extra bed upon request
CHF 30 per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
4 - 10 years
Extra bed upon request
CHF 30 per child, per night
11+ years
Extra bed upon request
CHF 30 per person, per night

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

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash Pension Gimmelwald accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

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

Please note, that the car-free resort is only reachable by cable car from the Lauterbrunnen Valley.

Please note that the restaurant is open from

- December 20 to April 15

- June 15 to September 30

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

FAQs about Pension Gimmelwald

  • Guests staying at Pension Gimmelwald can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.5).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental

  • Pension Gimmelwald offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Playground
    • Skiing
    • Tennis court
    • Movie nights
    • Walking tours
    • Bike tours

  • Pension Gimmelwald has 1 restaurant:

    • Pension Gimmelwald

  • The prices at Pension Gimmelwald may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Pension Gimmelwald is 500 feet from the center of Gimmelwald. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, Pension Gimmelwald is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Check-in at Pension Gimmelwald is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Room options at Pension Gimmelwald include:

    • Double
    • Triple
    • Single