Pension Gimmelwald

2.5 star property

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Terrace/patio
Bar (on property)
Property entrance
Daily continental breakfast for a fee
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • 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, Schilthornbahn
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Allmendhubelbahn
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

Traditional Double Room, Shared Bathroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Traditional Double Room, Private Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Traditional Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Lauterbrunnen

A family-friendly stay in Lauterbrunnen awaits you at Pension Gimmelwald. Within steps you'll find Gimmelwald Cable Car and Via Ferrata within a 15-minute stroll. Highlights at this ski guest house include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .The guest house's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Enjoy access to hiking/biking trails, a playground and a ropes course. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and ski storage. Continental breakfast is available daily between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM. .Sights in the area of this Lauterbrunnen guest house include Jungfrau and Staubbach Falls.

What's nearby

  • Gimmelwald Cable Car - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Mürrenbach Falls - 3 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Schilthornbahn - 5 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Allmendhubelbahn - 7 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Alpine Sports Centre Mürren - 11 min drive - 2.8 km

Restaurants

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

About this property

Pension Gimmelwald

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 baths or showers.

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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

Things to do

  • Helicopter/aeroplane 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 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
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 15 October and 14 December.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs are allowed

Children and extra beds

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

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: from approximately CHF 14 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: CHF 30.0 per day
  • 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 on-site 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 all 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

Is Pension Gimmelwald family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a playground, as well as highchairs and children's books in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Pension Gimmelwald is a hit with families.

Does Pension Gimmelwald serve breakfast?

Yeah, continental breakfast is available daily from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Pension Gimmelwald?

No, Pension Gimmelwald does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Pension Gimmelwald?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Pension Gimmelwald?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Pension Gimmelwald Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kurt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rustic quaintness, felt like Christmas morning every day.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Eberhard Moebius

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
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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
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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
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8/10 Good

Dee

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

Slawomir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful small village with amazing views.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Pleasant, quaint atmosphere. Truly peaceful and relaxing. Would go there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

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.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

RDrahos1

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

Robin

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
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10/10 Excellent

Janet B

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Gail

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
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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

Mark

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
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10/10 Excellent

ashleigh

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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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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8/10 Good

James

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

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
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10/10 Excellent

Dana

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