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Pension Gimmelwald

2.5 star property
Family-friendly ski guest house with snowboarding

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Traditional Triple Room, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Bar (on property)
Property grounds
Garden

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Kirchstadt 746a, Gimmelwald, Canton of Bern, CH-3826
  • Schilthornbahn
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Jungfrau
  • Trummelbach Falls
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Traditional Double Room, Shared Bathroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 108 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Traditional Double Room, Private Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 108 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Traditional Triple Room, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Traditional Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

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

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About the neighborhood

Lauterbrunnen

Near the slopes.With a stay at this Lauterbrunnen pension, you'll be steps from Gimmelwald Cable Car and within a 15-minute walk of Via Ferrata. Mürrenbach Falls and Schilthornbahn are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Schilthornbahn - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Allmendhubelbahn - 5 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Trummelbach Falls - 11 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Valley Museum Lauterbrunnen - 14 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Staubbach Falls - 16 min drive - 4.9 miles

Restaurants

  • Horner Pub
  • Hotel Schützen
  • Hotel Oberland
  • Restaurant Schützen
  • ‪Alti Metzg - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Pension Gimmelwald

Family-friendly ski guest house with snowboarding
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, ski storage, and a garden are also featured at the family-friendly Pension Gimmelwald.

This Lauterbrunnen pension is smoke free.

  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Pension Gimmelwald offers 11 accommodations. This Lauterbrunnen pension provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Art supplies
  • Baby toys
  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • High chair
  • Playground

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

Accessibility

  • Area rugs in room
  • No elevator

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
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 are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs are allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following 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

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately CHF 14 per person
  • Hosted evening meal: CHF 25

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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

Does Pension Gimmelwald have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Pension Gimmelwald.

Does Pension Gimmelwald offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Pension Gimmelwald, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of CHF 14 per person. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Pension Gimmelwald?

No, there is no casino at this pension, but Interlaken Casino (9.9 mi) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Pension Gimmelwald?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Pension Gimmelwald?

Free parking is not available at this pension.

Does Pension Gimmelwald have a pool?

Pension Gimmelwald does not have a pool.

Does Pension Gimmelwald have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Pension Gimmelwald have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this pension.

How close is Pension Gimmelwald to downtown Lauterbrunnen?

Pension Gimmelwald is 0.1 mi away from Gimmelwald.

Pension Gimmelwald Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Traveled with family
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.

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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled 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

Douglas

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

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

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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler

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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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