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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
Bar (on property)
Property grounds

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Guests liked:

Friendly staff

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Ski facilities
  • Pet-friendly
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
Main amenities
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Ski storage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Playground
  • Snowboarding
Feel at home
  • Playground on-site
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Bath or shower
  • Children's toys
  • High chair

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Traditional Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
High chair
Children's books
Art supplies
  • 10 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Traditional Double Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Private bathroom
High chair
Children's books
Art supplies
  • 10 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Traditional Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Traditional Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
High chair
Children's books
Art supplies
  • 15 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Via Ferrata - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Allmendhubelbahn - 7 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Schilthornbahn - 7 min drive - 3.4 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 holiday 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

Hotel size

  • 11 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

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

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

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.

Required at check-in

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

Pets

  • Pets stay for free (dogs only)

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • No on-site parking

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

Travelling with children

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

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Ropes course
  • Helicopter/aeroplane tours
  • Bike 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

  • Bath or shower
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • High chair

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. 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 15 October and 14 December.

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
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.

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 15 October and 14 December.
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 that you 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 on-site 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 social distancing and check-out are available.
Is there an on-site 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 on-site winter activities such as snowboarding. Additional recreation on-site includes helicopter/aeroplane tours. Pension Gimmelwald also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Pension Gimmelwald?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
What's the area around Pension Gimmelwald like?
Pension Gimmelwald is located a short 13-minute walk from Via Ferrata.

Pension Gimmelwald Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Special place
Amazing stay. Peaceful location, fantastic staff, very memorable trip!
Erin, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

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 family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Douglas, 7-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Thomas, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
ashleigh, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful small village with amazing views.
Slawomir, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

A wonderfully authentic old Swiss chalet, wonderful hosts, majestic setting. What more could you ask for?
Janet B, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Can’t recommend.
The location is okay, but if you want more restaurant options it’s better to stay in Mürren. The walls are super thin here and it’s disturbing. We could hear everything above us .. even the zipper on their suitcases. Footsteps and creaking boards are annoying. There was no hot water for showering. I would not stay here again. There are way better places to stay for that price.
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Houssam, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Sarah, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Sarah, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely the best place to stay in this area! Would book again if I am back!
Hailey, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Dana, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Great authentic feeling Swiss Pension, great views from Beer Garden Patio & upper deck, excellent host & staff. Walking paths right out the door.
Richard, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Albert, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Rustic and Charming
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.
Nathan, 4-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

If you’re looking for real Swiss life mixed past and present this is it.
Robin, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
Serena, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

A true Swiss mountain experience
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.
Glen, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lori, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
sabine, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
Gail, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Caitlenn, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
RDrahos1, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review