Hotel Sunstar, Grindelwald

Switzerland , Jungfrau Ski Region , Grindelwald

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  • Dorfstrasse 168, 3818 Grindelwald, Switzerland

Facilities

  • Gym/Fitness Centres
  • Indoor Pool
  • Spa Facilities
  • Sauna/Steam Room
  • Bar
  • Single Rooms
  • Heated Boot Room
  • Free Wi-Fi

Grindelwald at a glance

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  • London St Pancras (QQS)

Included in your holiday to Grindelwald

  • FREE selection of soft drinks in minibar (all other drinks are payable locally)
  • 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 bed and breakfast

About Hotel Sunstar Grindelwald

Located in the heart of the village and surrounded by mountains and snow, the Sunstar is a spacious hotel offering an excellent range of facilities in a convenient location for skiing and resort amenities. 

Hotel Sunstar is located at the base of the Eiger North Face peaks and offers some incredible views. And whilst you appreciate the scenery, you'll also be able to explore the mountains as the 'First' gondola is directly opposite the hotel, meaning you'll have quick and easy access to the Jungfrau ski area.  No matter what room you stay in, you're guaranteed great views. North-facing rooms have views of the Wetterhorn and first Mountains, and South-facing rooms have views of the Eiger and Kleine Scheidegg mountains.  

If you'd like to end the evening with a casual and cosy atmosphere, we'd recommend visiting the hotels bar and lounge area, where you'll be able to sit back and relax, order a drink and enjoy the views of the impressive Eiger Mountain.

Spa and wellness facilties

Recharge your batteries and relax in the Sunstars spa area, all with unbeatable views of the Eiger. The hotels Wellness Oasis area is the best place to pit stop before dinner, with access to a large swimming pool, log cabin sauna, Roman thermal baths with 4 climate zones and experience showers. Discover the massage and beauty therapies available and really give your muscles some tender loving care.

  • Indoor pool 
  • Finnish log cabin sauna in the garden
  • Roman-Irish baths with four climate zones - Laconium, Caldarium, Odorium, Tepidarium Massage, beauty treatments and solarium (pay locally)
  • Fitness room 
  • Pool & spa towels provided 

Additional information

  • Swiss Short Breaks available from 3 nights upwards
  • Robes and slippers provided in rooms 
  • Wi-Fi throughout
  • Open-plan lounge bar with fireplace, pianist in the evenings
  • Dining room à la carte restaurant Adlerstube (pay locally)
  • Weekly activity programme including sledging and snowshoeing (pay locally)
  • Programme of events over Christmas/New Year included
  • Hotel Sunstar is located directly opposite the gondola for Grindelwald's own 'First' ski area.
  • The hotel enjoys an ideal location for the skiing and is close to the resort's après-ski and nightlife.
  • It is a 3 minutes' walk (300 metres) from the village centre and the resort bus stops is just outside the hotel building.

Hotel Sunstar is provided on a bed and breakfast board basis with the option to upgrade to half board.

  • Breakfast is served in the Ambiance Restaurant. You can start your day at the buffet including a variety of cereals, muesli, fresh fruit, breads, regional cheeses and meats.
  • If you have upgraded to half board, you can enjoy a four course buffet style evening meal with choice of dishes in the Ambiance Restaurant. 
  • The hotel also has a Swiss speciality a la carte restaurant - the Adlerstube, which serves fresh and sustainable products from the region. Additional fees apply for dining in the Adlerstube. A credit of 65 CHF can be used in the a la carte restaurant, as an alternative to the half board menu. Please note that the credit does not include drinks.
  • A Christmas dinner and New Year gala dinners is included with a programme of events over the festive period.
  • Free selection of soft drinks in the minibar (alternatives extra).

No. of restaurants: 2

This property caters for the following special dietary requirements

  • Diabetics - Insulin can be stored
  • Gluten free
  • Vegans
  • Vegetarians

Gluten and lactose free alternatives are available at breakfast, including gluten free breads, rolls, snack bars, sweet pastries and dairy free milks and yogurts. 

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 nova twin rooms are around 20-22m² and sleep up to two. These rooms have Austrian twin beds, a bath and north facing balcony overlooking the Wetterhorn and First mountains.

Standard single nova rooms are modern and compact at about 14m². They have a single bed (90 x 200 cm), with a shower. 

Eiger standard twin rooms are around 24-26m² and also sleep up to two (single occupancy on request, so please call us to book). These rooms have Austrian twin beds, a bath and south facing balcony overlooking the Eiger and Kleine Scheidegg.

Premium twin rooms are around 24-26m² and sleep up to two. These rooms have Austrian twin beds, either a bath or a shower and a South facing balcony overlooking the Eiger and Kleine Scheidegg.

Room facilities:

  • Wi-Fi
  • Cable/satellite TV 
  • Tea and coffee making facilities 
  • Safe 
  • Minibar
  • Hair dryer
  • Radio 
  • Cots are available

Additional information

  • No. of rooms: 217
  • No. of buildings: 2
  • No. of floors: 5
  • Tourist Tax: approx. CHF 5.25 per adult (aged 16+ years) per day (payable locally)
  • Tourist Tax: approx. CHF 4.75 per child (aged 12 - 15 years) per day (payable locally)
  • Lift accessible: Yes
  • Lift serves all floors: Yes
  • Access ramp: Yes
  • Opposite First gondola lift, close to the centre. Surrounding area flat, although situated on slight incline from the town centre.

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: 4/5

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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