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Pension Gimmelwald

2.5 star property
Lauterbrunnen ski pension with ski storage and restaurant

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Traditional Triple Room, Shared Bathroom | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Property grounds
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

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Ski facilities
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (9)

  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Ski storage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Playground
  • Snowboarding

Feel at home (6)

  • Playground on site
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Children's toys
  • Highchair

Room options

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Traditional Double Room, Shared Bathroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Children's books
Art supplies
Highchair
  • 10 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Traditional Double Room, Private Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Children's books
Art supplies
Highchair
  • 10 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Traditional Triple Room, Shared Bathroom | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Traditional Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Children's books
Art supplies
Highchair
  • 15 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

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Kirchstadt 746a, Gimmelwald, Canton of Bern, CH-3826

What's nearby

  • Schilthornbahn - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Allmendhubelbahn - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Trummelbach Falls - 11 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Lauterbrunnen Cable Car - 15 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Staubbach Falls - 16 min drive - 7.9 km

Getting around

  • Bern (BRN-Belp) - 31.4 miles/50.5 km
  • Zurich Airport (ZRH) - 70 miles/112.6 km
  • Mürren Station - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • Horner Pub
  • Restaurant Weidstübli
  • ‪Alti Metzg - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Tham's Chinese Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • BASE Cafe

About this property

Pension Gimmelwald

Featuring snowboarding, Pension Gimmelwald is a great choice for your ski vacation in Lauterbrunnen. Guests who don't want to hit the slopes can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is a nice spot to grab a bite to eat. Other highlights include a terrace and a garden. Ski storage is also available.

Languages

English, German

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 11 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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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
    • This property is in a car-free zone and can be reached only by cable car.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Pets

    • Pets stay free (dogs only)
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • No onsite parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–9:00 AM
  • Hosted evening meals daily for a surcharge (reservations required)
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

Traveling with children

  • Playground
  • Children's games
  • Toys
  • Art supplies
  • Children's books

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Rope course
  • Helicopter/airplane tours
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Ski storage

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Traditional architecture

Accessibility

  • Area rugs in room

Ski

  • Snowboarding
  • Ski storage
  • Ski lifts nearby
  • Ski runs nearby
  • Ski area nearby

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Highchair

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. 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

Optional extras

  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately CHF 14 per person
  • Hosted evening meal costs CHF 25

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between October 15 and December 14.

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Discover, Diners Club
Cashless transactions are available.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

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.

Also known as

Pension Gimmelwald Pension
Pension Gimmelwald Gimmelwald
Pension Gimmelwald Pension Gimmelwald

Frequently asked questions

Is Pension Gimmelwald currently open?

The property is closed between October 15 and December 14.

Does Pension Gimmelwald offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Pension Gimmelwald does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Pension Gimmelwald?

Yes, dogs stay free.

Is parking offered on site at Pension Gimmelwald?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Pension Gimmelwald.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Pension Gimmelwald?

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

Is there an onsite casino at Pension Gimmelwald?

No, this pension doesn't have a casino, but Interlaken Casino (9.9 mi) is nearby.

What is there to do at Pension Gimmelwald and nearby?

Have fun with onsite winter activities like snowboarding. Additional recreation onsite includes helicopter/airplane tours. Pension Gimmelwald also has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Pension Gimmelwald?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around Pension Gimmelwald like?

Pension Gimmelwald is located a short 13-minute walk from Via Ferrata.

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Pension Gimmelwald Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

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Reviews

10/10

Amazing stay. Peaceful location, fantastic staff, very memorable trip!
2-night trip

10/10

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.

10/10

Absolutely the best place to stay in this area! Would book again if I am back!
2-night trip

10/10

Pleasant, quaint atmosphere. Truly peaceful and relaxing. Would go there again.
2-night trip

10/10

Beautiful small village with amazing views.
2-night trip

10/10

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.
3-night trip

10/10

A wonderfully authentic old Swiss chalet, wonderful hosts, majestic setting. What more could you ask for?
3-night trip

10/10

We loved our stay here in Gimmelwald! Such a great little, rustic hotel. Had so much charm and the most beautiful location.
3-night trip

10/10

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.
2-night trip

10/10

If you’re looking for real Swiss life mixed past and present this is it.
3-night trip

10/10

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.
2-night trip

10/10

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.
3-night trip

8/10

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.
3-night trip

10/10

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!
2-night trip

10/10

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.
2-night trip

8/10

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.
2-night trip

10/10

If you are looking for true Swiss mountain home experience and not a tourist hotel, this is the place for you. Quaint quiet village. Pension Gimmelwald is a great hotel, gives you a true mountain village experience. Rooms are spotlessly clean, staff is friendly and entertaining. Home cooked meals are fabulous. Highly recommend coming here.
2-night trip

10/10

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.
2-night trip

10/10

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.
2-night trip

8/10

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.
3-night trip

8/10

This is an awesome rustic stay. Not posh, somewhat quirky, but charming and memorable. The hosts are very accommodating and welcoming. The restaurant and bar downstairs has a good breakfast and a dinner option available - the food was simple but fine. Rooms are small, with shared bathroom and shower facilities that were not my favorite, and not always very clean. But this is a really special place in the world and if you go in knowing what to expect, you will have an amazing stay.
4-night trip

10/10

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.
4-night trip

10/10

This was exactly what I wanted. A nice place to sleep. Great view with dinner available. Right at a great spot to go hiking. If your looking for something with everything and a place to stay the day. Not the place. But if your looking for a place for your stuff and a base to explore the outside. This is what your looking for.
2-night trip

10/10

If you want to experience the Swiss Alps in a true fashion, stay there. The pension is family run,you eat what they cook. There are no other restaurants around. There’s no tv but a room full of board games, fabulous views. Nights are quiet with only the stars and the sounds of the mountains around you for company. Sabine, the owner aims to please and is always busy finding solutions for unexpected events. No cars allowed and the only way to get there is with the funicular from Lauterbrunnen. For nature lovers and hikers a perfect place. It’s the “ getting away from it all” place. We loved it.
3-night trip

4/10

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.
5-night trip