Mountain restaurants

Enjoyment above Grindelwald - The most beautiful mountain restaurants & mountain huts around Pfingstegg

Visitors to the region around Pfingstegg are not only rewarded with breathtaking views of the Grindelwald Valley and the majestic mountains - this altitude also has a lot to offer in terms of cuisine. Whether a rustic mountain hut with traditional Swiss cuisine, a cosy restaurant with a sun terrace or a modern mountain inn with regional specialities - the choice is as varied as the landscape itself.

  • Mountain restaurant Marmorbruch

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    The Marmorbruch mountain restaurant is located approx. 3.5 km outside the village centre of Grindelwald at 1120 m above sea level at the former demolition site of the Marmorbruch and is the lowest-lying mountain inn in Grindelwald. It can be reached on foot on the hiking trail from Pfingstegg in the direction of the glacier gorge in approx. 1 hour.

  • Berghaus Bäregg

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    Reachable from the mountain station of the cable car in 1.5 hours. A young, dynamic landlady, Conny, is waiting to welcome you with fresh food in a relaxed atmosphere. You can also stay overnight at the Bäregg.

  • Schreckhorn hut SAC

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    Reachable from the mountain station of the cable car in 4.5 hours for experienced hikers. The Schreckhorn hut, which is run by Urban Hüsler, is the starting point for climbing various peaks (Schreckhorn, Lauteraarhorn, Strahlegghorn etc.). As a cosy SAC hut, the Schreckhorn hut offers 30 beds and of course cosy hut evenings.

  • Café Gletscherschlucht

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    Situated at the eastern foot of the Eiger, the chalet-style café is located directly at the entrance to the imposing glacier canyon. We look forward to your visit!

  • Glecksteinhütte SAC

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    Reachable from the mountain station of the cable car in 3.5 hours for experienced hikers. The Glecksteinhütte, which is run by the Sager family, is the starting point for climbing various peaks, has a launch site for paragliders and is of course happy to host overnight stays and culinary delights.

  • Hotel Restaurant Wetterhorn

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    The Hotel Wetterhorn with 10 rooms shines in new splendour after the renovation in 2010. The restaurant offers home-style Swiss cuisine, using mainly local and regional products. Speciality: meat from the hot stone.

  • Bergrestaurant Pfingstegg

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    The Pfingstegg mountain restaurant offers a rustic ambience and a large terrace with magnificent views of Grindelwald and the valley beyond.

Travelling to the Pfingstegg cablecar

  • Pfingstegg Parking

    The valley station of the Pfingstegg cable car is located on the southern edge of the village of Grindelwald and can be easily reached on foot in about 15 minutes from the train station. For guests arriving by public transport, the bus stop “Grindelwald, Pfingsteggbahn” is located right next to the valley station. Visitors arriving by car will find public parking spaces nearby. For navigation systems: Rybigässli 25, 3818 Grindelwald.

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  • Public Transportation

    The Pfingstegg cable car is easily accessible by public bus from Grindelwald train station – the ride takes only about 5 minutes. Buses run regularly every 15 to 30 minutes. Get off at the “Grindelwald, Pfingsteggbahn” stop, located right next to the valley station. Perfect for a stress-free journey without a car!

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  • Park+Ride Grindelwald Terminal

    Additional parking spaces are available at the Grindelwald Terminal car park. With your parking ticket, you can use the public bus to and from the Pfingstegg cable car free of charge. The bus connects the terminal with the village center, the train station, and the valley station of the Pfingstegg cable car – ideal for a relaxed arrival without the hassle of searching for parking in the village.

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