About this property

Located at 2,200 metres 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 particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

    • Breakfast info

    • Buffet

    • Ski-to-door


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 bunk bed
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
and
4 bunk beds
1 single bed
8 bunk beds
1 bunk bed
and
1 large double bed
1 single bed
and
1 bunk bed
and
1 large double bed
or
2 bunk beds
2 bunk beds
and
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Kedsaraporn
    Thailand Thailand
    Everything perfect. Nice and clean. Enjoy scenery. And enjoy our day very much. Will come again.
  • Mui
    Taiwan Taiwan
    Great location to enjoy and explore the mountains.
  • Sadie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The view, the location and the staff working there.
  • Fang
    Denmark Denmark
    Great location, which as a guest you can enjoy First basically alone after 6 pm and before 8:30 in the morning. That is a very special experience
  • Bhavana
    Germany Germany
    I like the location and ambience.. staff were very friendly.premises was very clean.
  • Wei
    China China
    The perfect place to enjoy the view of mountains and can also see the star when the weather is suitable. Love this place a lot.
  • Pragya
    United States United States
    Loved the location - great especially in the evenings when other tourists have gone back down the skylift!
  • Wai
    Australia Australia
    Perfect choice to enjoy the scenic views without crowds
  • Grzegorz
    Poland Poland
    Very friendly staff. Very clean. Decent breakfast and a very reasonable price for a tasty 3-course dinner at the evening served for guests only. View from the terasse and the restaurant is so gorgeous! When the cable car stops operating you can...
  • Man
    Hong Kong Hong Kong
    Location, view, restaurant, less people after six and can enjoy the hill freely

Property surroundings

Restaurants

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

House rules

Berggasthaus First - Only Accessible by Cable Car takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 18:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 1 year are welcome.

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

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

Cot and extra bed policies

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

Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Need-to-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 in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

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