Pension Gimmelwald

Property class: 3

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Kirchstadt 746a, Gimmelwald, Canton of Bern, CH-3826
  • Place, Gimmelwald Cable Car
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Schilthornbahn
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

Traditional Double Room, Shared Bathroom

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

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 Twin Beds

Traditional Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Lauterbrunnen

Pension Gimmelwald places you next to Gimmelwald Cable Car and within a 15-minute walk of Via ferrata Mürren. This 11-room, 3-star pension has conveniences like a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Gimmelwald Cable Car - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch - 12 min walk - 0.7 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
  • Hotel Schützen
  • Base Cafe
  • Hotel Oberland

About this property

Pension Gimmelwald

Guests staying at Pension Gimmelwald enjoy free WiFi in public areas, a terrace, and a garden. Friendly staff can provide front-desk service during limited hours, and also offer advice about sightseeing.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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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

  • This property welcomes pets for free
  • Dogs only

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for CHF 30.0 per day

Property payment types

  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • 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

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM—-10:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
The front desk is available during limited hours.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

Pension Gimmelwald Pension
Pension Gimmelwald Gimmelwald
Pension Gimmelwald Pension Gimmelwald

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do close to Pension Gimmelwald?

This pension is located in Lauterbrunnen, just steps from Gimmelwald Cable Car. You'll also find Via ferrata Mürren and Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch less than a mile away.

Does Pension Gimmelwald have a casino at the property?

No, Pension Gimmelwald doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Pension Gimmelwald?

No, there is no indoor pool at this pension.

Does Pension Gimmelwald feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Pension Gimmelwald serves continental breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Does Pension Gimmelwald allow pets to stay free of charge?

Yes, dogs can stay for free at Pension Gimmelwald.

Pension Gimmelwald Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 63 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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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

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View was amazing and the staff very helpful. We loved our room it was the perfect mountain Lodge experience. Easy access with Swiss rail. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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Special place

Amazing stay. Peaceful location, fantastic staff, very memorable trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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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

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I enjoyed my visit. The staff was very kind and helpful the entire visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
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10/10 Excellent

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Rustic quaintness, felt like Christmas morning every day.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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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 review

10/10 Excellent

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If you’re looking for real Swiss life mixed past and present this is it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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A wonderfully authentic old Swiss chalet, wonderful hosts, majestic setting. What more could you ask for?
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

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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

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed! Quaint and rustic
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
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8/10 Good

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