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Pension Gimmelwald

2.5 star property
Family ski pension with restaurant

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Property entrance
Hiking
Traditional Triple Room, Shared Bathroom | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Bar (on property)
Property grounds

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Breakfast available
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Traditional Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Traditional Double Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Highchair
Art supplies
Children's books
  • Mountain view
  • 10 sq m
  • 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

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Highchair
Art supplies
Children's books
  • Mountain view
  • 15 sq m
  • 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 - 0.9 miles
  • Allmendhubelbahn - 5 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Trummelbach Falls - 11 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Valley Museum Lauterbrunnen - 14 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Staubbach Falls - 16 min drive - 4.9 miles

Getting around

  • 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

Family-friendly pension in the mountains
Consider a stay at Pension Gimmelwald and take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and a playground. Active travelers can enjoy hiking/biking, snowboarding, and a ropes course 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), smoke-free premises, and helicopter/airplane tours
Room features
All guestrooms at Pension Gimmelwald offer amenities such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Highchairs, children's books, and art supplies

Languages

English, German

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite 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/airplane 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 elevator

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 available

Check-out

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

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.

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between October 15 and December 14.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay free
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

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: approximately CHF 14 per person
  • 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

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pension Gimmelwald located?

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

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Pension Gimmelwald Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

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

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

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

10/10

Beautiful small village with amazing views.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

A wonderfully authentic old Swiss chalet, wonderful hosts, majestic setting. What more could you ask for?
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

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

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

If you’re looking for real Swiss life mixed past and present this is it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

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.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024