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Pension Gimmelwald

Swiss Alps · Switzerland

Kirchstadt 746aView location

9.4/10Excellent64 Reviews
Cleanliness9.2/109.2
Service9.6/109.6
Comfort8.6/108.6
Condition9.0/109.0
Amenities8.8/108.8
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About Pension Gimmelwald

Enjoy stunning views from the terrace and garden at Pension Gimmelwald, and take advantage of complimentary Wi-Fi. Savor a delicious meal at the on-site restaurant and unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. A continental breakfast is available daily between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM for a fee.

The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Make yourself at home in one of the 11 comfortable guestrooms, each equipped with complimentary Wi-Fi. Bathrooms include a bathtub or shower.

Located in the mountains of Lauterbrunnen, Pension Gimmelwald is a 4-minute drive from Via Ferrata and 7 minutes from the Allmendhubelbahn, making it an ideal base for exploring the region. This family-friendly pension is also conveniently close to Schilthornbahn and the Alpine Sports Centre Mürren, both 2. 1 miles away.

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With a stay at Pension Gimmelwald in Lauterbrunnen, you'll be near ski lifts, just a 1-minute walk from Gimmelwald Cable Car and 13 minutes by foot from Via ferrata Mürren. This family-friendly pension is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Mürrenbach Falls and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch.

Make yourself at home in one of the 11 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with bathtubs or showers are provided. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Dining services
Concierge
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Childcare

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 2:00 PM
Check-in until 10:00 PM
Check-out until 10:00 AM

Hotel policies

No elevators Professional property host/manager Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing Property does not require health documentation at check-in Pets allowed Service animals not allowed Only dogs are allowed Pets allowed (no fees)

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Contactless check-in is available Contactless check-out is available Cashless transactions are available
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • Property Alerts

    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.

  • You need to know
    • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
    • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
  • Special Instructions
    The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. 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.
  • Instructions
    • 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
  • Optional fees
    • 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.

  • Spoken Language

    German

    English

Nearby attractions

Gimmelwald Cable Car 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Via ferrata Mürren 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Mürrenbach Falls 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Schilthornbahn 2 km / 1.2 mi
Allmendhubelbahn 2 km / 1.2 mi
Alpine Sports Centre Mürren 2.3 km / 1.4 mi
Stechelberg Cable Car 3.7 km / 2.3 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 11
  • hotel
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Children playground
  • Breakfast
  • Snowboarding
Upon availability

Room types

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  • TWIN WITH SHARED BATHROOMTWIN • WITH SHARED BATHROOMTWN.FH

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    TWIN WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    TWIN
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    WITH SHARED BATHROOM

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: TWN.FH

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  • DOUBLE WITH SHARED BATHROOMDOUBLE • WITH SHARED BATHROOMDBL.FH

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    DOUBLE WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
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    WITH SHARED BATHROOM

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.FH

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  • DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BEDDOUBLE • QUEEN SIZE BEDDBL.QN

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    DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BED

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    QUEEN SIZE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.QN

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  • TRIPLE WITH SHARED BATHROOMTRIPLE • WITH SHARED BATHROOMTPL.FH

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    TRIPLE WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 4
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    TRIPLE
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    WITH SHARED BATHROOM

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: TPL.FH

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  • TWIN WITH DOUBLE BEDTWIN • WITH DOUBLE BEDTWN.DB

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    TWIN WITH DOUBLE BED

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    TWIN
    View / characteristic
    WITH DOUBLE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: TWN.DB

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Pension Gimmelwald

9.4
Excellent
64 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.2 /10
Service
9.6 /10
Comfort
8.6 /10
Condition
9.0 /10
Amenities
8.8 /10
48 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
17 Jul 2026
Kurt
Words can't truly describe how beautiful this place is.

After traveling the world for more than 30 years, I can honestly say this quaint mountainside pension is one of the most incredible places I've ever stayed.

The service is exceptional, the staff and Sabine, make you feel at home from the moment you arrive. Their warmth, hospitality, and genuine kindness..

Thank you again for such a memorable experience!!

-Kurt
10/10
Exceptional
17 Jul 2026
Bradley
This place is heaven on Earth, the staff are amazing, the food is delicious, and the views are to die for! This isn't just a hotel, this is a bucket list stay for anyone who enjoys nature. Can't wait to come back to this beautiful place!
Self
6/10
Pleasant
29 Jun 2026
Jason
First of all this is a magical location - absolutely beautiful. The staff were super friendly and helpful. But it’s impossible to get past the flies - there were thousands of them - in the eating area, the outside area, the kitchen and the bedrooms. At minimum fly screens should be put in the bedroom - but it’s impossible to reconcile laying around $200usd for dinner and having to fight off flies while eating and also then seeing dozens of flies in the kitchen. Apparently the problem is common in this area (related to levels of cow dung) so maybe ask around if this is where you want to stay but it just feels so unheigenic. Also the beds feel and sound like they are going to fall apart if you sneeze - probably really old but so noisy at night - and combined with the flies on your face while sleeping not so relaxing. Again staff were amazing and very accommodating and the location of incredible.
Friends_and_family Family
4/10
Poor
26 Jun 2026
THOMAS
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
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jun 2026
Alex
A one of a kind experience.
Sabine and staff were wonderful.
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jun 2026
Bradley
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.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
12 Jun 2026
Samuel
This is the place you are looking for if you want the perfect Swiss experience in my opinion.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
11 Jun 2026
Kurt
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.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
11 Jun 2026
Teresa
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.
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
19 Jan 2026
Eberhard Moebius
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.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 Aug 2025
jeffrey
Rustic quaintness, felt like Christmas morning every day.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
04 Jan 2025
Jonathan
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.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
08 Oct 2024
Erin

Special place

Amazing stay. Peaceful location, fantastic staff, very memorable trip!
Partner
4/10
Poor
02 Oct 2024
Verified traveler
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.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
01 Oct 2024
Mark
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.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
13 Sep 2024
Thomas

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.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 Sep 2024
Jessica
Pleasant, quaint atmosphere. Truly peaceful and relaxing. Would go there again.
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
03 Sep 2024
ashleigh
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.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
21 Aug 2024
Slawomir
Beautiful small village with amazing views.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
20 Aug 2024
Janet B
A wonderfully authentic old Swiss chalet, wonderful hosts, majestic setting. What more could you ask for?
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
14 Aug 2024
Verified traveler

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.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
22 Jul 2024
Houssam
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.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jul 2024
Sarah

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.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jul 2024
Sarah

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!
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
18 Jul 2024
Hailey
Absolutely the best place to stay in this area! Would book again if I am back!
Self
10/10
Exceptional
17 Jul 2024
Dana
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.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
16 Jul 2024
Richard
Great authentic feeling Swiss Pension, great views from Beer Garden Patio & upper deck, excellent host & staff. Walking paths right out the door.
10/10
Exceptional
05 Jul 2024
Albert
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.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
23 Jun 2024
Nathan

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.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
04 Jun 2024
Robin
If you’re looking for real Swiss life mixed past and present this is it.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
30 May 2024
Serena
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.
10/10
Exceptional
24 May 2024
Glen

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.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 Sep 2023
sabine
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.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
26 Aug 2023
Gail
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.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
26 Aug 2023
Adelyn
We loved our stay here in Gimmelwald! Such a great little, rustic hotel. Had so much charm and the most beautiful location.
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
10 Aug 2023
RDrahos1
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.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
30 Jul 2023
James
I enjoyed my visit. The staff was very kind and helpful the entire visit.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
02 Jul 2023
James
Enjoyed! Quaint and rustic
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
22 Sep 2022
Zach
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.
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
15 Sep 2022
Dee
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.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
07 Sep 2022
Robert

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.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
02 Sep 2021
Jane

Perfect Alps Experience

This is a great place to stay!
Friends_and_family Friends
8/10
Excellent
21 Jun 2021
Francesco

Charming and traditional

Very original and traditional pension in old wooden house. Toilets and showers in corridor, but for the rest charming and quite ok
Friends_and_family Friends
8/10
Excellent
28 Dec 2020
Verified traveler

Perfect pension (except for the mattress)

Attractive setting, nice and laid-back atmosphere, most friendly hosts.

The only downside was the worn out mattress.

Overall good value for money.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 Aug 2020
Joann

Perfect village with nearby hikes

Very accommodating hostess. Beautiful cozy place a the village with no cars. Just a perfect relaxation getaway.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 Jun 2026
Christine
Ich fand die Unterkunft super toll. Sehr gute Lage, praktisch neben der Seilbahnstation. Familiäre Athmosphäre, gemütliche Einrichtung, alles vorhanden was es braucht, sehr freundliches und hilfsbereites Personal ich empfehle die Pension gerne weiter.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
15 Jan 2023
SERGE
Accès par téléphérique uniquement
Petit hameau loin de tout mais avec des restaurants pour se restaurer
Logement très typique qui permet un réel dépaysement
Personnel sur place très accueillant et aimable
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
25 Oct 2020
ANNICK
Joli endroit. Patronne très gentille et conviviale...
Les montagnes environnantes majestueuses..
Partner

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Pension Gimmelwald
Kirchstadt 746a, Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland

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