Bischofalp

Am Elmer Höhenweg, 8767 Elm, Switzerland – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.4/10! <small>(score from <b>35</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
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Bischofalp

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Scored 9.1
9.1
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
35 reviews

Offering a terrace and views of the mountain, Bischofalp is located in Elm, 12 mi from Glarus. The inn has ski-to-door access, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant. Each room is fitted with a flat-screen TV. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hairdryer. Guests can enjoy various activities in the surroundings, including cycling and hiking. Zurich Airport is 46 mi away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free Wifi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Ski-to-door

Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
4 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.4
High score for Elm
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Sebastian
    Switzerland Switzerland
    “Great staff, even accommodated an earlier breakfast time for us.”
  • Magin
    United States of America United States of America
    “Perfect, gorgeous location overlooking mountain range!”
  • Alice
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Lovely chalet with amazing views. The service was excellent - the host, Sylvia, is incredibly friendly, warm and welcoming, and helpful. The dinners (charged separately) were good value and delicious, well worth it, Excellent hiking right from...”
  • Claire-helene
    Switzerland Switzerland
    “Super location. Welcoming team. Confortable beds. :) Never seen so many Marmots! :)”
  • Manuel
    Switzerland Switzerland
    “Die Lage, wir sind auf der Via alpina unterwegs. Wir hatten vergessen zuvor zu sagen das wir vegan sind. Die Chefin hat uns dann das Menu vorgelesen und für uns passend spontan daraus ein veganes Menu gemacht. Danke vielmals für die Flexibilität!”
  • Lisa
    Spain Spain
    “Sehr freundliches Personal, sehr saubere und gemütliche Zimmer und fantastisches Essen: das Abendessen ein Gedicht (unser absolutes Highlight!) und das Frühstück auch lecker! Danke!”
  • S
    Sabrina
    Switzerland Switzerland
    “Die Zimmer waren sehr schön und das Abendessen war sehr lecker uns ausreichend. Das Personal war sehr freundlich.”
  • Ursula
    Switzerland Switzerland
    “Wunderschöner Ort am Elmer Höhenweg mit stilvollem Ambiente und herzlicher Gastfreundschaft. Sehr feines Essen. Interessanter Themenabend. Gerne ein anderes Mal wieder. Herzlichen Dank. Um”
  • Joëlle
    Switzerland Switzerland
    “Sehr nettes Personal, gutes Nachtessen. Geräumiges Zimmer.”
  • Marc
    Switzerland Switzerland
    “War ein grosses Abenteuer für unsere kleine Familie. Das Haus ist extrem sauber und gut in Schuss, sieht für mich alles aus wie neu”

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Berghotel Bischofalp
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambience
      Traditional

Amenities of Bischofalp
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free Wifi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Mountain view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Terrace
Room Amenities
  • Clothes rack
Ski
  • Ski-in, ski-out access
  • Ski storage
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Skiing
Living Area
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
Food & Drink
  • Special diet meals (on request)
Internet
Wifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Baggage storage
  • Fax/Photocopying
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Safe
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
Languages Spoken
  • German

House rules
Bischofalp takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:30 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 of all ages are welcome.

Children 16 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

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

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 is only accessible by cable car between 08:00 and 17:00. The property is reachable from the top station within a 30-minute walk.

A shuttle service can be provided upon request at least 24 hours in advance.

For guests arriving by car, free parking is available at the valley station of Sportbahnen Elm.

Please inform Bischofalp 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 Bischofalp

  • Bischofalp is 1.4 miles from the center of Elm. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Bischofalp has 1 restaurant:

    • Berghotel Bischofalp

  • Room options at Bischofalp include:

    • Double
    • Quad

  • Bischofalp offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Skiing

  • The prices at Bischofalp may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at Bischofalp is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.