Romantik Hotel Schweizerhof

Switzerland , Bernese Oberland , Grindelwald

  • Central Location
  • Spa & Wellness
  • Food & Drink
5/5
Inghams rating

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  • Swiss Alp Resort 1 - 3818 Grindelwald

Facilities

  • Indoor Pool
  • Spa Facilities
  • Sauna/Steam Room
  • Bar
  • Children's Play Area
  • Family Rooms
  • Single Rooms
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Restaurant

Grindelwald at a glance

  • German
  • Swiss Franc (CHF)
  • Birmingham Int. (BHX), Bristol (BRS), Edinburgh (EDI), London City (LCY), London Gatwick (LGW), London Heathrow (LHR), London Luton (LTN), Manchester Int. (MAN)
  • London St Pancras (QQS)

Included in your walking holiday to Grindelwald

  • Swiss Family Card Included - free travel for children under 16 on mainline trains/buses/boats in Switzerland when accompanied by a parent 
  • Half price rail, bus, and boat travel with the Swiss Half Fare Card (worth over £100 per person)
  • 10% off spa and beauty treatments for Inghams guests 
  • On holiday support and tailored advice from our Destination Experts based in Grindelwald
  • Access to Inghams Digital Resort Guide with things to do, walks, and useful information
  • Flights from the UK, transfers, and accommodation on a half-board basis

About Romantik Hotel Schweizerhof

This five-star hotel is beautifully furnished in an attractive alpine style and has charming gardens with bush–covered verandas, lounging areas, and a traditional Swiss cart on display.

The connected lounge, bar, and restaurant are elaborately furnished with quirky traditional features, and the pianist who plays during afternoon tea and in the evenings is always a delight. The spa is excellent, with an indoor pool with a current, sun terrace, steam bath, glacier grotto, Kneipp, private whirlpool, relaxation showers, and two saunas.

You'll be just a short walk from the mountain railway and the village centre - just outside the hotel, the main train station is close by. Despite this fantastic location, you'll walk in and feel like you're on a peaceful Alpine escape, thanks to the pretty gardens and rustic décor with touches of luxury.

Spa & wellness facilities:

  • Indoor pool (7am-11pm)
  • Finnish sauna
  • Bio sauna with light therapy
  • Steam bath
  • Glacier grotto
  • Adventure shower
  • Kneipp
  • Private spa for 1-2 people (payable locally)
  • Beauty treatments (payable locally, 10% off for Inghams guests)
  • Pool towels

Additional facilities:

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • In-house bowling alley (payable locally)
  • Games room
  • Library
  • Daily English newspapers in the lobby
  • Parking
  • Electric car charging points (subject to availability)
  • Children's playground
  • Games room
  • Baby listening service (approx. CHF25 per hour, payable locally)
  • Early child meals from 6 pm 
  • Transfer time: approx. 3hrs 15mins by rail from Zurich airport or 3hrs 30mins by rail from Geneva airport. Your journey may involve two or three changes of train, depending on the train you catch. The hotel porter will be available to meet you at the station on arrival
  • Situated in the centre of Grindelwald
  • 250 metres to the train station
  • 100 metres to the nearest bus stop
  • The Eiger Express, cog railway, and the Männlichen gondola are just a two-minute train ride or an easy walk

On a half board arrangement, you'll enjoy a generous buffet breakfast and a lavish four-course evening meal. 

A free daily packed lunch and complimentary tea/coffee and cake are provided for all guests. 

In the evening, the four-course half-board evening meal is served in the Alpterrassen restaurant. The menu includes a salad and starter buffet, a choice of main courses, and a cheese or dessert buffet - all served up by the Michelin Guide-featured kitchen. 

This property caters to the following special dietary requirements

  • Gluten Free
  • Vegans
  • Vegetarians
  • Dairy Free

Please let us know of any dietary requirements at the time of 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.

Board basis available: Half Board

Komfort twin rooms are around 28m² and sleep up to three people (an extra bed is a Murphy bed). They have a bath and a separate shower and face north.

Superior twin rooms are around 28m² and sleep up to three people (an extra bed is a Murphy bed). They are south-facing with a balcony, and have a bath and a separate shower.

Junior suites are around 35m² and also sleep up to three people (an extra bed is a Murphy bed). These rooms have a lounge area and a south-facing balcony.

Single rooms are around 18m² and have a bath. These rooms have a double bed and face north.

All rooms have:

  • TV
  • Minibar
  • Tea and coffee-making facilities
  • Safe
  • Hairdryer

Additional information:

  • Cots and linen provided
  • No. of rooms: 48 
  • Lift accessible: Yes
  • Lift serves all floors: No
  • Access ramp: No
  • Steps into property: 0
  • A local tourist tax of approx. CHF 5.25 per person per night is payable locally (children aged 12-15 years pay a reduced rate of CHF 4.75 per person per night, and guests aged 11 and under are exempt).

Lift in the main building goes to the fourth floor, then five steps up to the top floor. Lift and room doors are 80cm wide, which may be limiting for some wheelchairs.

Travel to Grindelwald

Depart: any day except Tuesday

Fly into: Zurich, Geneva or Basel airport, or Grindelwald station 

Transfer time: 2 hours 20 minutes to 3 hours

Check availability

Travel by air

Flights depart any day expect Tuesdays between 17 May - 25 Oct 25 & 16 May - 24 Oct 26.

Fly from:

  • London Heathrow, London Gatwick, London City, London Luton, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol and Edinburgh.

Fly into:

  • Geneva, Zurich or Basel airport

Transfer time:

  • From Geneva: 3 hours 40 minutes by rail 
  • From Zurich: 2 hours 55 minutes by rail
  • From Basel: 3 hours 10 minutes by bus/rail

The journey will require changes of the train.

On arrival at Grindelwald station, there might be a hotel shuttle to take you to your hotel. Please inform the hotel of your arrival time.

Travel by train

We offer holidays by train to Grindelwald, with daily departures except on Tuesday. The journey takes around 14 hours from London St. Pancras and you'll be able to enjoy the change of scenery during journey through France and into the Swiss Alps.

See below for train journey details. 

Inghams Rating: 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.

Walks and hikes

Walking Trails:
500km
Terrain:
Diverse terrain from flat valley floors to towering 4000m peaks of the Jungfrau
More walking info

Discover Grindelwald

  • See the impressive rock formations in the Glacier Gorge
  • Visit the Jungfraujoch - Top of Europe for the most magnificent views
  • Enjoy two guided walks per week with Inghams to Grindelwald, perfect for exploring the stunning surroundings

Summer holidays in Grindelwald are really special. Forget about dark wizards and wands – the real Grindelwald is magic for altogether different reasons. The village looks up to the Lower Grindelwald Glacier and is watched over by a wall of peaks, including the 4,000-metre-plus Mönch and the looming north face of the Eiger. Walks in Grindelwald range from alpine hikes to family-friendly rambles and getting from A to B is easy, thanks to the gondolas and trains that wind their way up to improbable heights. Back in Grindelwald, sunny terraces are laid out for marvelling at the huge mountains that kicked off the 19th-century golden age of alpinism.

More about Grindelwald

Things to do in Grindelwald

Get the ultimate photo from the First Cliff Walk - an exciting metal walkway that clings to the edge of the cliff and a 45-metre-long terrace that juts out over the valley below. It's a short walk from the top of the Grindelwald First gondola and is definitely worth a visit.

Grindelwald First Mountain Carting

 

First Glider

 

Grindelwald-First is nicknamed Top of Adventure - so it's no surprise you'll find heaps of fun things to do here.

It's the starting point for some amazing walks, home to the exhilarating Cliff Walk and packs a punch when it comes to views. But if it's adrenaline you're looking for, you're definitely in for a treat here - there are plenty of activities that adventurous teens and adults will love.

First Flyer zip line

Whizz down the mountain on the zip lines - race your friends at up to 80 kilometres an hour down the First Flyer zip line - there are four, 800-metre-long zip lines next to each other perfect for an exciting race against friends.

First Glider zip line

Fly like an eagle on the First Glider which carries up to four people beneath a huge model eagle. 

Trottibikes

Make your mountain descent more exciting by hiring a Trottibike scooter. Trottibikes are like a cross between a mountain bike and a scooter - ride past flower meadows and pretty farm houses as you journey down from Bort back to Grindewald.

Mountain carts

Mountain carts are three-wheeled carts almost like a cross between a sled and a go-cart. The route follows a three-kilomtre track from Schreckfeld to Bort along a gravel road.

Book locally - Grindelwald First Adventure Package

First Flyer, Glider & Trottibike or Mountain Cart from CHF64 per person

We act at all times as a selling agent for the suppliers. All excursions require minimum numbers to run and are subject to change. Some excursions may not be available to pre-book in low season but may be available to book locally subject to numbers. Prices will be confirmed at the time of booking. Please see our terms & conditions.

Image: (Copyright: Jungfraubahnen)

Pfingstegg Toboggan

There's fun to be had for all the family at the top of the Pfingstegg lift. Feel the thrills on the summer toboggan run or meander through the trees high above the ground on the Fly Line - this is a calmer version of a zip line that still offers lots of fun.

For little ones, enjoy a trip to the playground or complete the treasure hunt adventure.

Image: (Copyright: Pfingsteggbahn Pascal Imhof)

A cable car links Wengen to Männlichen, a 2,343-metre mountain that watches over the Lauterbrunnen Valley on one side, and Grindelwald on the other. You can choose to ride inside… or on the open-air balcony on top of the cable car for the 'Royal Ride' (just clutch your phone tight while taking a selfie). Many trails can be trodden from the mountaintop, including the Royal Walk to the crown viewpoint, the Treetop Trail and beautifully maintained trails between mountain huts. Come August, alpenhorn aficionados gather to play tunes in full traditional dress.

Families should head to the Sennen playground at Männlichen and see Lieselotte, the famous cow, with her own play area (there are trampolines, climbing frames, swings, and a huge wooden cow that hides a fun slide) and themed walking trail with fun stations along the way. 

Grindelwald Jungfraujoch Ice Palace

Swiss engineering is as good as rumour has it, with trains and cable cars allowing wanderers to easily explore car-free. One of the most famous train journeys include the track that runs all the way up to the Jungfraujoch – not only the highest railway station in Europe but the Jungfrau-Aletsch area is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site – a must-see for all visitors making it the ultimate rail journey through the Eiger and up to 3,454 metres, for breath-taking views including the 14km-long Aletsch glacier and the Ice Palace. 

Pre-book your Jungfraujoch ticket

As well as the incredible views, there's a lot to do at the Jungfraujoch - Top of Europe. Head in to the Ice Palace to see the fascinating glacier from within and some impressive ice sculptures, try some Lindt chocolate in the highest Lindt shop in the world, or head out onto the snow fun park (snow activities payable locally).

This ticket includes travel from your resort - if you've pre-booked a Travel Pass some of your journey may be covered by it so we recommend checking the validity as it may be best to buy the Jungfraujoch supplement locally.

Pre-booked tickets are available from Interlaken, Wilderswil, Grindelwald and Wengen. Tickets are bookable locally from Mürren.

Prices include Swiss Half Fare Card discount.

We act at all times as a selling agent for the suppliers. All excursions require minimum numbers to run and are subject to change. Some excursions may not be available to pre-book in low season but may be available to book locally subject to numbers. Prices will be confirmed at the time of booking. Please see our terms & conditions.

Image: (Copyright: Jungfraubahnen)

To The Schilthorn Mountain

A trip up the spectacular Schilthorn peak above Mürren, famous for being the set of the James Bond film ‘On Her Majesty’s Secret Service’. Visit the museum and enjoy the fantastic views of the surrounding snow-clad peaks. If you have a good head for heights, the 'Thrill Walk' at Birg is an exhilarating metal walkway that clings to the mountain edge, providing an exciting walk and some unbeatable photo opportunities.

Pre-book your Schilthorn ticket

This ticket includes travel from your resort - if you have a Travel Pass some or all of your journey may be covered by it so we recommend checking the validity as it may be best to buy the Schilthorn supplement locally if required.

Prices include Swiss Half Fare Card discount.

We act at all times as a selling agent for the suppliers. All excursions require minimum numbers to run and are subject to change. Some excursions may not be available to pre-book in low season but may be available to book locally subject to numbers. Prices will be confirmed at the time of booking. Please see our terms & conditions.

Image: (Copyright: BENEDETTA BARBANTI)

Take the charming cogwheel railway up to Schynige Platte at 2,000 metres and visit the wonderful Alpine garden with some 600 different Swiss alpine plants including Edelweiss and Enzian.

You'll need plenty of time to admire the view from the top of the Schynige Platte. In one direction, the peaks of the Jungfrau, Mönch, and Eiger dominate the skyline, and in another, the bright blue waters of Lake Thun and Lake Brienz glisten in the sun. It's the starting point for many great walks, or if you're keen on a more relaxing visit, enjoy lunch in the panorama restaurant and a live Alphorn concert (daily between 11am - 2pm by the railway station). Children will love the playground and treasure hunt. 

Pre-book your Schynige Platte ticket

Ticket will include travel from your resort to Wilderswil and return travel on the cogwheel railway up to Schynige Platte.

Pre-booked tickets are available from Interlaken, Wilderswil and Wengen. Tickets are bookable locally from Grindelwald and Mürren.

Prices include Swiss Half Fare Card discount.

We act at all times as a selling agent for the suppliers. All excursions require minimum numbers to run and are subject to change. Some excursions may not be available to pre-book in low season but may be available to book locally subject to numbers. Prices will be confirmed at the time of booking. Please see our terms & conditions.

The thrill walk at Birg is a must-do if you take a trip to the Schilthorn. Metal walkways cling to the cliff beneath the lift station, with unique (optional) obstacles along the way, offering many perfect photo opportunities - just don't drop your phone!

Trümmelbach Waterfalls Lauterbrunnen

The Trümmelbach waterfalls are a natural spectacle and unique in Europe, located in the spectacular Lauterbrunnen valley. This UNESCO World Heritage Site sees bright blue water from the huge glaciers above flows over ten waterfalls through a narrow glacial gorge with rock walls tens of meters high.

Image: (Copyright: Schweiz Tourismus)

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