Derby Swiss Quality Hotel

Switzerland , Jungfrau Ski Region , Grindelwald

  • Solo Holidays
  • Couples Holidays
  • Central Location
3.5/5
Inghams rating

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  • Dorfstrasse 75, 3818 Grindelwald, Switzerland

Facilities

  • Sauna/Steam Room
  • Bar
  • Single Rooms
  • Heated Boot Room
  • Free Wi-Fi

Grindelwald at a glance

  • German, French
  • Swiss Franc (CHF)
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  • London St Pancras (QQS)

Included in your ski holiday to Grindelwald

  • FREE use of resort buses and discounted entrance to resort sports centre with pool and ice rink (with guest card)
  • On holiday support and tailored advice from our Destination Expert based in Grindelwald
  • Access to Inghams Digital Resort Guide with things to do, ski highlights and useful information on holiday
  • Flights from the UK, transfers and accommodation on half board

About Derby Swiss Quality Hotel

Expect great quality service and a warm welcome at the Derby Hotel, where returning guests feel personally valued by the family and staff here. Ideally positioned in Grindelwald, you can take advantage of the magnificent mountain views and hassle-free ski links.

With a central location in Grindelwald, getting around the Jungfrau Region couldn't be easier. The village railway is conveniently located just opposite the hotel, and the bus station is just a short walk away - catch the bus to the First gondola and head up the active mountain, ski the day away or fly through the alps on a 800 metre long zip line - there is also a viewing platform with incredible views of the surrounding mountain peaks.

 You can also head to the Grindelwald Terminal station by bus or train, from here you can head up the Eiger Glacier or make your way over to Wengen via the Männlichen gondola.

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Top floor terrace with Eiger views à la carte ‘Föhrenstube’ restaurant (pay locally) 
  • Gaststube café- bar (pay locally)
  • Cava fondue restaurant (pay locally)
  • Lounge & Bar 
  • Sauna
  • Heated Boot Room  
  • Parking Cots available
  • Guest card with discounted access to the resort sport centre and free use of resort buses
  • Lift does not serve the top floor
  • The Hotel Derby is opposite the train station, and a short walk to the main street where you can find a range of shops, cafes and restaurants (approx. 100 metres).
  • The resort bus stop is 50 metres from the hotel.
  • The Grindelwald terminal is around 1.4 kilometres away, accessible by bus.
  • Access to the First Mountain is approximately 900 metres walk.
  • The Bodmi beginner area is accessible by the resort bus.

The Hotel Derby is on a bed and breakfast or half board basis. 

  • Fuel up for the day with a varied hot and cold breakfast buffet with classic continental offerings.
  • When you have returned from a day of skiing, a four course evening meal including a salad buffet is served in the Derby dining room. There is also a weekly fondue meal alternative available, so you can sample classic Swiss cuisine.
  • If you fancy treating yourself to an à la carte meal, the Föhrenstube is an excellent choice, serving a range of traditional alpine dishes.  The 'CAVA'  is a traditional fondue restaurant with rustic charm - it is an excellent spot to sample the various fondues available (pay locally).
  • After a day of skiing, the Gaststube is a cosy and traditional café-bar, where locals and guests meet to enjoy a drink or two. There is also a hotel bar, where you can enjoy a weekly guest aperitif with hotel directors in hotel bar including light snacks (pay locally).
  • Christmas Gala and New Years Gala are included.
  • Breakfast service

This property caters for the following special dietary requirements

  • Gluten free
  • Vegetarians

Special diets are available on a request basis. Catering for dietary allergies will need to be checked before booking. Allergies and intolerances not listed above cannot be catered for. All allergies and intolerances, even if listed above, are subject to confirmation by the accommodation. If one member of your party has multiple dietary requirements, these are subject to confirmation by the accommodation.

Board basis available: Half Board, Bed and Breakfast

Standard 'cosy' twin rooms are around 13-15 m², sleeping two people. These rooms have a shower and most have a North facing balcony.

Superior 'scenic' twin rooms are around 18-20 m², sleeping up to three people. These rooms are have a bath and have a south facing balcony with views towards Mount Eiger and the valley.

Junior suites are around 25-28m² and can sleep up to three using an extra double sofa bed, with either a north or south facing view. These rooms are on request so please give our Reservations team a call to book.

Single rooms are around 12-13m² sleeping one person, and have a shower. These rooms are North or South facing and some have balconies but these can not be guaranteed.

Room facilities

  • Satellite TV
  • Wi-Fi
  • Fridge
  • Hairdryer
  • Safe
  • Tea and coffee-making facilities
  • Cots are available in Superior scenic rooms & Junior suites

Additional information

  • No. of rooms: 69
  • No. of buildings: 1
  • No. of floors: 5
  • Tourist tax: approx. CHF 5.20 per adult (aged 16+ years) per day (payable locally)
  • Tourist tax: approx. CHF 4.20 per child (aged 12 - 15 years) per day (payable locally)
  • Lift accessible: Yes
  • Lift serves all floors: No
  • Access ramp: No

The Hotel Derby does not have adapted rooms available, there are steps on each floor in the middle of the building where the two wings meet. There are lifts in both wings so the steps can be avoided for access to rooms. Please note that the lift does not go to the top floor. Please give our Reservations team a call if you would like further information on this hotel.

Travel to Grindelwald

Depart on: Saturdays, flexible durations are also available.

Fly into: Geneva or Zurich

Geneva transfer time: approx. 2 hours 45 mins by coach or 3 hours by train

Zurich transfer time: approx. 3 hours by train

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Travel by air

Flights to Geneva and Zurich depart on Saturdays between 13 December 2025 and 28 March 2026.

Transfer time:

  • Geneva airport: approx. 2 hours 45 mins by coach or 3 hours by train.
  • Zurich airport: approx. 3 hours by train.

Transfers for Grindelwald are either coach or train, depending on your arrival airport, flight times, and day of travel. Please see the below tab for further information.

Travel by train

We offer a 7-night rail holiday to Grindelwald, available to book online.

The journey departs from and returns to London St Pancras on Saturdays.

Trains are from London St Pancras to Grindelwald via Paris, Zurich and Interlaken.

Your resort Destination Expert will arrange any necessary transport from Grindelwald station to your hotel.

Please refer to the dropdown below for provisional train times.

Inghams Rating: 3.5/5

We rate all of our accommodation based on their facilities, service level, character and customer feedback. Our ratings may vary from the official rating.

Ski & Snowboard in Grindelwald

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Snowboard

A charming Swiss village in the Jungfrau ski region, Grindelwald offers varied terrain for all levels and good snow conditions throughout the winter, with stunning alpine views in every direction.

Runs

Blue: 82km
Red: 90km
Black: 38km

Additional Ski Details

Ski area:
210km
Resort altitude:
1034m
Ski Altitude:
944m - 2970m
Ski Lifts:
49
Lift Ski Lockers:
No
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Discover Grindelwald

Grindelwald is Mecca for fans of all winter pursuits, with immaculately groomed pistes, prepared hiking paths, sled runs and even zip lines included in the area pass - thrill seekers will love the First Flyer and Glider zip lines. The village is in a pretty spectacular location in the valley, beneath the towering north face of the Eiger, surrounded by mountains. Access to the large ski area of the Jungfrau region couldn't be easer using the excellent network of mountain trains, buses and cable-cars. You'll be carving your way around the three linked ski areas in no time: Grindelwald-First, Grindelwald-Wengen and Mürren-Schilthorn. You can even tackle the challenging Lauberhorn race ru, have lunch in Wengen, and still be home in time for tea. 

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Things to do in Grindelwald

Head up to the 'Top of Europe' at the UNESCO heritage site of the Jungfraujoch and Aletsch Glacier, located at an impressive  3,454 metres, for incredible views across the region. Whilst you are up there, make sure to check out the Ice Palace where there is a variety of ice sculptures to marvel at.

The Sportzentrum will keep you occupied when the snow is just too heavy to ski. Give your ski legs a break and go for a swim at the Sportzentrum. There is a swimming pool, a baby pool, spring board, waterslide and a wellness area with a range of facilities. Alternatively have a go at the indoor rope park where there are a number of challenges to undertake.  Guest with a hotel guest card can receive discounted entry to the sports centre.

The artificial ice rink in Grindelwald is open throughout the winter season, also located at the Sportzentrum and is a great activity for all the family. Alternately compete in a game of curling and test your ability to hit the target.

Swap your skis or board for a toboggan and head down the longest sledding run in the world -Big Pintenfritz . The run is only accessible by foot, catch the gondola up to First,  follow the signposts to Bachalpsee and further up to the Faulhorn on this 2.5hr long walk, to be rewarded with a 15km descent into the valley.

If you don't fancy hiking head up the Männlichen cableway where you can sledge down to the village if the snow conditions are good enough. 

There is a superb network of winter walking trails with wonderful views of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau mountains. Catch the gondola up to First and follow the trail to the Gummihütte, the trail rolls along gently until reaching Lake Bachalp, where you will be met with impressive views of the Wetterhorn, Schreckhorn and Finsteraarhorn.

The ‘First Flyer’ is a unique activity which is basically a giant 800 metre zip wire spanning from First to Schreckfeld. Whizz down at speeds reaching 84 kilometres per hour – making for an exhilarating and scenic ride.

Schilthorn

The brand new Schilthorn cable car is one of the most spectacular cable car journeys in the Swiss Alps. It connects the village of Stechelberg, deep in the Lauterbrunnen Valley, with the summit of the Schilthorn (2,970 metres), passing through the mountain villages of Gimmelwald, Mürren, and Birg along the way. The cableway has an impressive gradient of 159.4 percent - climbing 775 metres in just four minutes.

This cable car route includes some of the steepest ascents in Switzerland, particularly on the final section between Birg and Schilthorn, where passengers are lifted swiftly up sheer rock faces to reach the summit station. The journey is divided into four dramatic sections and offers panoramic views of snow covered peaks, deep valleys, and cliffside villages.

Once at the top, the summit of Schilthorn, offers panoramic views of the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau. You may also recognise the revolving Piz Gloria restaurant, made famous by the James Bond film On Her Majesty's Secret Service.

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