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Pension Gimmelwald

2.5 star property
Escape to mountain bliss where adventure meets tranquility. Explore nature’s beauty by helicopter tour or discover hidden gems while hiking through scenic trails.

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Nestled in the mountains, Pension Gimmelwald offers a haven for families and adventure-seekers alike. Unwind on the scenic terrace or explore the garden with kids at play on the playground. Enjoy snowboarding, hiking/biking, and ropes course activities or relax over a meal at the restaurant and drinks at the bar.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar

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Traditional Double Room, Shared Bathroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 108 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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Traditional Double Room, Private Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 108 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Traditional Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Single Beds
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About the area

Located in Gimmelwald, Pension Gimmelwald is in the mountains. While the natural beauty of Jungfrau and Jungfraujoch can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore First Station. Travelling with kids? Consider Mini Golf Wengen and Jungfraujoch Sphinx Observatory. Make sure you don't miss outdoor adventures like mountain biking, rock climbing and mountain climbing, or hop on a bike for hire nearby and take a self-guided tour around Lauterbrunnen. Visit our Lauterbrunnen travel guide
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Kirchstadt 746a, Gimmelwald, Canton of Bern, CH-3826

What's nearby

  • Trummelbach Falls showing a waterfall, a gorge or canyon and views
    Trummelbach Falls
    11 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Gimmelwald Cable Car
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Schilthornbahn
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Allmendhubelbahn
    5 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Alpine Sports Centre Mürren
    6 min drive - 1.8 miles

Restaurants

  • Hotel Schützen
  • Horner Pub
  • Alti Metzg
    7 min drive
  • Hotel Oberland
  • Betty’s Corn Dogs

About this property

Pension Gimmelwald

Family-friendly pension in the mountains
Consider a stay at Pension Gimmelwald and take advantage of a terrace, a garden and a playground. Active travellers can enjoy snowboarding, a ropes course and hiking/biking trails at this pension. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a bar and a restaurant.
Additional perks include:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), helicopter/aeroplane tours and smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms at Pension Gimmelwald have amenities, such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Highchairs, children's books and art supplies

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: CHF 14 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of CHF 25; reservation required

Things to do

  • Helicopter/aeroplane tours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Playground
  • Ropes course
  • Ski storage
  • Snowboarding

Family friendly

  • Art supplies
  • Baby toys
  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • High chair
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Area rugs in room
  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This property is in a car-free zone and can be reached only by cable car.

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 15 October and 14 December.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay for free
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CHF 30.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. Exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: CHF 2.10 per person, per night for adults; CHF 1.60 per night for guests aged 6-16 years old. This tax does not apply to children under 6 years of age.
  • Tourism fee: CHF 1.00 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately CHF 14 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: CHF 30.0 per day
  • Hosted evening meal: CHF 25

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 2 star Superior, and is displayed on this page as 2.5 stars.

Property is also known as

Pension Gimmelwald Pension
Pension Gimmelwald Gimmelwald
Pension Gimmelwald Pension Gimmelwald

Frequently asked questions

Is Pension Gimmelwald pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Pension Gimmelwald?

This guest house doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Pension Gimmelwald?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Pension Gimmelwald?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pension Gimmelwald located?

Located near the slopes, this Lauterbrunnen pension is situated in the mountains and within 1 mile (2 km) of Gimmelwald Cable Car, Via Ferrata and Schilthornbahn. Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch and Allmendhubelbahn are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Reviews

Pension Gimmelwald Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Special place

Amazing stay. Peaceful location, fantastic staff, very memorable trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay here in Gimmelwald! Such a great little, rustic hotel. Had so much charm and the most beautiful location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Pleasant, quaint atmosphere. Truly peaceful and relaxing. Would go there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Slawomir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful small village with amazing views.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an absolutely magical stay. Loved reading in the morning, sledding in the afternoon, and exploring the village of Gimmelwald and Murren. We thoroughly enjoyed breakfast and dinners in the pension as well as nightly beer and hot chocolate.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are fantastic and make you feel at home. It is rustic living among the Swiss of Gimmelwald. I love this town, and love the hotel. The bar is fun to chill and meet others from around the world.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pension Gimmelwald—Highly Recommend!

Pension Gimmelwald is charming, cozy, and beautiful! If you want top notch hospitality, yummy dinners with a view, and a truly charming Swiss environment, look no further. We loved the village, the people, and the view. A peaceful piece of paradise.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The pension is part of “old Gimmelwald” so is a bit creaky with community bathrooms, but it is charming because of that. The staff were amazing. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ashleigh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What an amazing stay. The view alone was worth the trip but being located in a very small town right next to another hostel with like minded travelers there for the experience was priceless. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Houssam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is everything they describe; historic, rustic, quaint, with beautiful views. The village is calm and quiet with beautiful scenic views anyway you look. Many hiking trails pass through the small village.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pension Gimmelwald is a piece of paradise!

Pension Gimmelwald is charming, cozy, and beautiful! If you want top notch hospitality, yummy dinners with a view, and a truly charming Swiss environment, look no further. We loved the village, the people, and the view. A peaceful piece of paradise. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great authentic feeling Swiss Pension, great views from Beer Garden Patio & upper deck, excellent host & staff. Walking paths right out the door.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Rustic and clean place. Nice lobby / bar vibe. We had one dinner there which was simple and good. Breakfasts were totally adequate for all 4 of us. Highly recommend. There are lots of flies but that’s just the deal in the mountains. Loved the location - very quiet but super easy to move around by foot and/or gondola.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful setting

My wife and I found the staff to be extremely down to earth people. The small village of Gimmewald does not have a lot of amenities but we loved how authentic and unspoiled it is. There are many easily accessible hiking trails with outstanding views. The food at the hotel is excellent. I had concerns about having a room with a shared bathroom but that was no problem at all. I have traveled to all 50 states in the US and dozens of countries and this hotel was my favorite place that I have ever stayed at.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Serena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall a nice place to stay. The ceilings are very low and rooms are quite basic. The beds were not particularly comfortable. But the restaurant was great and it was a fun place to get a drink. The town itself is very quite and there is nothing really to do except hang out at the restaurant/bar.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Albert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our first trip to Switzerland was made better by our experience here. Sabine and David have put together a great operation. All the employees were so helpful and friendly. Our room had everything we needed for our stay. It was nice having dining options in the pension as well. Sabine was a pleasure to talk with about things to do and helped us make excellent plans while occasionally dodging bad weather and raindrops. Thanks to her we did it. Lastly, the relaxing setting of Gimmelwald and the pension were so welcome for Americans who hear leaf blowers and cars in their neighborhood on a regular basis. In short, we loved our stay and highly recommend you consider this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful location and next to transportation. It is an old facility. Very hard mattresses. Take ear plugs if you are a light sleeper. Very noisy as you can hear people talking in the next room. The floor creaks when people are walking in the room above your room and going down the stairs. Opt for the family rooms as they seem to be the ones with views. Our room overlooked the chickens and the clothes line with laundry. We tried the dinner meal the first night and had leek soup, spaghetti and ice cream. It was very bland and not representative of the region. When we checked in they stated we could purchase breakfast between 7:00 and 8:00 AM. We found out it was really served between 8:00 and 9:00 AM. That was too late in our estimation as we wanted to be hiking or catching the cable car. Staff appeared to be overworked though we had one staff member who was nice to us. Some shower rooms have very poor lighting and mold. Gimmelwald is a lovely village.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rustic quaintness, felt like Christmas morning every day.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hailey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely the best place to stay in this area! Would book again if I am back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my visit. The staff was very kind and helpful the entire visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Dee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Sabine, the owner, was very cheerful and helpful during our stay. The food and their beer was very good and the ambiance was very pleasant.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet B

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A wonderfully authentic old Swiss chalet, wonderful hosts, majestic setting. What more could you ask for?
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
If you’re looking for real Swiss life mixed past and present this is it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

RDrahos1

Liked: Amenities
Pension Grimmelwald is the quintessential old Swiss guest house. Extremely friendly owners, great staff, good food & beverages. The location is beyond beautiful, village is tiny & the hiking is extraordinary.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Peaceful Gimmelwald

We loved the quiet of the town. The whole staff at the Pension were very friendly and helpful. The food was great, like homecooking.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022