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Pension Gimmelwald

Property class: 3
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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An outdoor café with tables and chairs, a Swiss flag, and a mountain view. - Pension Gimmelwald (Gimmelwald)
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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 WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar

Room options

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A bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a wooden toilet seat, and a wall-mounted light switch.

Traditional Double Room, Shared Bathroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A wooden-paneled room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Traditional Double Room, Private Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A wooden cabin room with two beds, a wooden floor, a red rug, and a small sink.

Traditional Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Gimmelwald, Pension Gimmelwald is in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Jungfrau and Staubbach Falls. Traveling with kids? Consider Mini Golf Wengen and Jungfraujoch Sphinx Observatory. Be sure not to miss outdoor adventures like rock climbing, mountain climbing, and hiking/biking trails, or hop on a bike rental nearby and take a self-guided tour around the aera. Visit our Lauterbrunnen travel guide
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Kirchstadt 746a, Gimmelwald, Canton of Bern, CH-3826

What's nearby

  • A snow-covered mountain landscape with a clear sky.
    Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Gimmelwald Cable Car
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Schilthornbahn
    5 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Allmendhubelbahn
    7 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Alpine Sports Centre Mürren
    11 min drive - 1.8 miles

Restaurants

  • Horner Pub
  • Alti Metzg
    7 min drive
  • Base Cafe
  • Hotel Schützen
  • Hotel Bären

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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

  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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
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 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
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CHF 30.0 per day

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
  • 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

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Pension Gimmelwald pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

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 a 15-minute walk of Gimmelwald Cable Car, Mürrenbach Falls, and Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch. Via Ferrata and Schilthornbahn are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

Pension Gimmelwald Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 59 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gimmelwald is a great spot, quiet and out of the way and beautiful!! Highly recommend staying here to get away from the crowds. Pension Gimmelwald was a fantastic spot with excellent service and wonderful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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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
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Pleasant, quaint atmosphere. Truly peaceful and relaxing. Would go there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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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.
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10/10 Excellent

Eberhard Moebius

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was a lovely experience. When staff realized that we were booked into a double room at the end of a steep staircase, they offered us a triple room on the second floor. For our hikes, we could use hiking sticks that were there for the guests to use. My wife could even use a pair of spikes. The food was wonderful prepared with love, and we had nice conversations.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

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
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4/10 Poor

THOMAS

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I read the other reviews. The basic idea of this hotel is cool, it's such a unique spot. However, for me, thats about as good as it got. On arrival, I had my back pack and a suitcase, walked into the hotel, did not see a reception desk or any staff. So I walked back out to make sure I was in the right spot. There was a table of several women sitting close by the door, who watched me do this, never said a word to me. The next day I realized they were staff. Our room was hot, several flies, and the worse thing was, my bed creaked extremely whenever I moved. I'd roll over and it creaked loud enough to wake the dead. If I owned this property, I would lock the frame down with a few lag bolts, that's just me.The shared bathrooms worked out fine. Probably the time of year, but the flies on the back deck were overwhelming when trying to eat. If I owned this property I would invest in a fly trap with bait to try to cut their population, that's just me. We ordered the fondue for 3 one evening. I heard "it's 34 CHF", so when it came with a bowl of bread, about a dozen pickle slices, 10 potatoes ( 2 CHF) and probably a dozen pieces of pear (canned and fresh for 2 CHF) and we each got a small salad of lettuce/radish. At checkout we were charged 34 CHF EACH. I didn't realize it was 34 CHF each, my bad, but the more I thought about it, it felt like such a rip off. So I wrote to them, to see if this was correct.I did get a polite response, basically"it is what it is" paraphrased
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A one of a kind experience. Sabine and staff were wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I did not want to leave. It felt like I was staying with family. The view is indescribable. Even if you have seen the photos, there’s no comparison to experiencing it in person. Heaven on earth.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a unique property and experience. The staff was very friendly and attentive. The views are incredible.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the place you are looking for if you want the perfect Swiss experience in my opinion.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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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