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Municipality in Bern, Switzerland
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Gimmelwald is a picturesque hamlet in the Bernese Oberland of Switzerland. It's perched on a cliff edge looking down into the Weisse Lütschine valley towards Lauterbrunnen, and in 2020 had a population of 130. There's no road access so you get here by cable-car. Gimmelwald has chalet accommodation but no shops or other facilities - find these 3 km further up the mountain in the larger resort of Mürren.
A delightful rustic hostel, with great staff and awe-inspiring views of the valley below and the Jungfrau opposite. The restaurant and bar are open daily in summer, F-Su in winter.
Charming trad chalet pension with great views. Restaurant and bar are open to non-residents.
Smart friendly B&B with 7 rooms and two apartments.
Closed for renovation in 2022.
Charming spacious chalet, shared bathrooms. Three nights min stay.
For inter-city routes, travel via Interlaken, which has trains every 30 min from Bern. Change at Interlaken Ost for the BOB train - the Berner Oberland-Bahn. Don't get off at Interlaken West, which is town centre.
Read in the guideGimmelwald is tiny, just walk. The lane up to Mürren is suitable for push-chairs, and used by tractors and occasional service vehicles. Steeper paths short-cut across its zigzags.
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