Berggasthaus First - Only Accessible by Cable Car
Berggasthaus First - Only Accessible by Cable Car
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.
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Most popular amenities
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Skiing
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Bar
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
Luca
United States“Food and staff was unbelievable, prices were very fair (for the area at least). Views are unbeatable.”
Ryan United States“Absolutely loved it if you’re looking for a cozy place up in the mountains with access to ski amenities and a great hotel bar and kitchen this is your spot.”
Miyuki United States“The view and breakfast . I used shared room but everyone was very respectful to the others . I had a great sleep.”- Anna United States“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“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“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”- AAlexandra United States“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“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“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“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.”
Area info
Restaurants1 Restaurant On Site
- Restaurant #1
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Traditional • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Amenities of Berggasthaus First - Only Accessible by Cable CarGreat 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
PetsPets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
- Bicycle rentalAdditional charge
- Bike tours
- Walking tours
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Playground
- Game room
- Skiing
- FishingAdditional charge
Food & Drink
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Snack bar
- Bar
- Restaurant
InternetWifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
ParkingNo 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 rulesBerggasthaus First - Only Accessible by Cable Car takes special requests – add in the next step!
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
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.
The fine printMust-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.
