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Pension Gimmelwald

2.5 star property
Family-friendly ski pension with a restaurant
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Property entrance
Property grounds
Traditional Triple Room, Shared Bathroom
Bar (on property)
Property grounds

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Guests liked:

Friendly staff

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Traditional Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Children's books
Art supplies
High chair
  • 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
Children's books
Art supplies
High chair
  • 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
Children's books
Art supplies
High chair
  • 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

  • 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 travellers can enjoy a ropes course, snowboarding and hiking/biking trails 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 property and helicopter/aeroplane tours
Room features
All guest rooms at Pension Gimmelwald have amenities, such as free WiFi.
Extra 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 transport

  • No on-site 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

Family friendly

  • Art supplies
  • Baby toys
  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • Highchair
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Area rugs in room
  • No lift

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 and check-out are available

Check-out

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

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 15 October and 14 December.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay for free
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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: from 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
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 any lifts

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?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pension Gimmelwald located?

This family-friendly Lauterbrunnen pension is located in the mountains, within 1 mi (2 km) of Via Ferrata and Schilthornbahn. Allmendhubelbahn and Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Pension Gimmelwald Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 42 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews" "

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 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Jessica

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

10/10 Excellent

ashleigh

Travelled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

Slawomir

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful small village with amazing views.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet B

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A wonderfully authentic old Swiss chalet, wonderful hosts, majestic setting. What more could you ask for?
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with family
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Travelled with family
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Albert

Travelled with family
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

8/10 Good

Nathan

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
If you’re looking for real Swiss life mixed past and present this is it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Glen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

sabine, REDONDO BEACH

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

8/10 Good

Gail

Travelled with family
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Caitlenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

RDrahos1

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my visit. The staff was very kind and helpful the entire visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

beth

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

General hotel information

Check-In Time
2:00 PM
Check-Out Time
10:00 AM
Star Rating
2.5
Address
Kirchstadt 746a, Lauterbrunnen, CANTON OF BERN