Berggasthaus First - Only Accessible by Cable Car
Berggasthaus First - Only Accessible by Cable Car
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.
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Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Skiing
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Bar
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 |
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
Menglin
Sweden“The location is just beside the first cable car station and it has the restaurant, the view is good, and room is quite cozy.”- Graham
United Kingdom“The views are some of the best in the region. The cliff walk is right next to the hotel. Easy to get to on the cable car!” - Gareth
New Zealand“Stunning location. Staff were amazing considering the crowds that inhabit the place in the daytime. When the last gondola leaves the quiet is bliss and you can do the cliff top walk with no one else around.” - Gaurav
India“The excellent location and facilities got even better after visiting hours, staying at the first gives almost personal experience of the place.” 
Humaira India“Experience of staying here is something you will remember for your life, you get to experience Grindelwald first like a VIP as all tourists leave and you get the complete space for your experience… people who fear the cost of Gandola ride please...”- Senthil
Luxembourg“I really recommend this place. This was the first time we were staying in the top of snowy mountain and it was really nice and enjoybale to look at the nature.” - Charlotte
Australia“Such a beautiful spot, I got really lucky with there only being a couple other people in the room. The view from the room was insane, and it was great watching the sun rise. Ana looked after us for the night and she was amazing! During dinner we...” - Ayhan
Germany“I can't even begin to tell you the words. This place is heaven on earth and if not, it gets damn close. The walk to the lake takes an hour, you can slide and have the fun of your life with newly forged friendships, have the best meal ever in the...” - Lucia
Switzerland“The location, high up in the mountains, was absolutely breathtaking. What I loved the most was taking a peaceful walk early in the morning before the gondola started running, unforgettable experience. The staff were also wonderful, incredibly...” 
Cherkasov
Ukraine“I liked that the hotel was on the mountain and walking in the mountains was really cool, dinner and breakfast were great.”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Facilities of Berggasthaus First - Only Accessible by Cable Car
Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Skiing
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Bar
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Toilet
- Shared bathroom
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linen
View
- Landmark view
- Mountain view
- View
Outdoors
- Sun terrace
- BBQ facilities
- Terrace
- Garden
Ski
- Ski-to-door access
- Ski storage
PetsPets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
- Bicycle rentalAdditional charge
- Bike tours
- Walking tours
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Children's playground
- Games room
- Skiing
- FishingAdditional charge
Food & Drink
- Special diet menus (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 and family services
- Board games/puzzles
- Books, DVDs, or music for children
- Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
- Key access
General
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Carpeted
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
- Emergency cord in bathroom
- Toilet with grab rails
- Wheelchair accessible
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
- German
- English
- French
- Hungarian
- Italian
- Dutch
- Portuguese
House rules
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
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.
The fine print
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.
