Located at 7.2 feet above sea level, Berggasthaus First offers panoramic views of the Jungfrau region and the Swiss Alps. It can be reached only by cable car from Grindelwald and is located in the same building as the cable car station. The Berggasthaus First offers simply furnished dormitory rooms with bright wooden furniture, shared bathroom facilities, a ski bar, and a lounge. Free WiFi is available in public areas and the guest house offers direct access to the ski slopes. Ski passes are not included in the room price. During the day, guests can sample Swiss dishes in the on-site restaurant and on the terrace. Half board includes a 3-course menu.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Nearby Ski Lifts:
  • Oberjoch - 600 feet
  • Grindel - 2,600 feet
  • Schilt - 3,250 feet

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Breakfast Info

Buffet

Ski-to-door


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
and
1 bunk bed
and
1 queen bed
or
2 bunk beds
2 bunk beds
and
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.7
Free Wifi
7.3
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Miyuki
    United States of America United States of America
    The view and breakfast . I used shared room but everyone was very respectful to the others . I had a great sleep.
  • Anna
    United States of America United States of America
    It was so nice to stay at Berggasthaus First and be part of a small group that had the mountain to ourselves at night and in the morning. The staff was great and the room and bathroom were both very clean.
  • Chan
    Hong Kong Hong Kong
    The view is terrific. Our room is very close to the cliff walk. The private room is clean and tidy. Location is just next to the cable car station. Nice and helpful staff.
  • Edrit
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Awesome location in the Mountain. Well organized and maintained. Definitely a good place to start hikes/ski or simply enjoy the view of the alps. Good if you don't mind sharing room and bathroom
  • A
    Alexandra
    United States of America United States of America
    The helpful positive staff who made us feel very special when they found out we were staying for a couple of nights!
  • Kevin
    United States of America United States of America
    It's all about the location and being up at First when there are very few people there. Everything else is just fine. Beds were comfortable. We had a family room so the only unique part was sharing a bathroom.
  • Holly
    United States of America United States of America
    Breakfast was outstanding - including locally produced products and a large array of high quality options The location is impossible to beat - surrounded by beauty and easily accessible trails to explore the area Decor was super cute and beds...
  • Dai
    Hong Kong Hong Kong
    The room was clean and the place was incomparable. I met really cool people in this hotel and it felt fantastic to know other travellers in such a secluded place. Would recommend anyone to spend a few days there.
  • Rudi
    South Africa South Africa
    Beautiful location, friendly and accommodating staff, delicious dinner and good breakfast. We stayed in a shared room which was very comfortable.
  • Christiana
    United States of America United States of America
    Amazing hotel! We did the 3-4hour hike to the hotel then took the cable car in the morning. Doable but certainly a steep incline. The staff were super friendly. After the cable car stopped, a fox came by the hotel so close we could touch it (but...

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Berggasthaus First - Only Accessible by Cable Car
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular amenities
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Skiing
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
View
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Ski
  • Ski-in, ski-out access
  • Ski storage
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
  • Walking tours
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Playground
  • Game room
  • Skiing
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
Wifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Lockers
  • Packed lunches
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Books, DVDs or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Bathroom emergency cord
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages Spoken
  • German
  • English
  • French
  • Hungarian
  • Italian
  • Dutch
  • Portuguese

House rules
Berggasthaus First - Only Accessible by Cable Car takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 1 are welcome.

Children 12 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

1 - 2 years
Crib upon request
CHF 10 per child, per night

Prices for cribs aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the property can only be reached by cable car. Depending on the season, the last cable car leaves Grindelwald between 15:45 and 18:00. Please check cable car opening times for further information.

Please note that cable car tickets and ski passes are not included.

Please note that the restaurant does not offer à-la- carte service in the evening, only half board.

Please inform Berggasthaus First - Only Accessible by Cable Car of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

FAQs about Berggasthaus First - Only Accessible by Cable Car

  • Check-in at Berggasthaus First - Only Accessible by Cable Car is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Berggasthaus First - Only Accessible by Cable Car is 2.5 miles from the center of Grindelwald. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Berggasthaus First - Only Accessible by Cable Car offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Playground
    • Skiing
    • Game room
    • Fishing
    • Bike tours
    • Bicycle rental
    • Walking tours
  • The prices at Berggasthaus First - Only Accessible by Cable Car may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Berggasthaus First - Only Accessible by Cable Car has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1
  • Guests staying at Berggasthaus First - Only Accessible by Cable Car can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.2).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Buffet