Boutique Hotel Glacier Grindelwald

Here at the Hotel Glacier in Grindelwald, the Bernese Alps feel close enough to reach out and touch. Our 4-star boutique hotel keeps things personal, with just 28 rooms and suites striking the perfect balance between home-style comfort and one-of-a-kind alpine design.

Since reopening in spring 2018, following a complete revamp, we’ve welcomed guests from all over the world to this astoundingly beautiful corner of the Jungfrau Region. Looking back on 150 years of history, our name alludes to the Lower Grindelwald Glacier that once reached all the way to the valley.

Now the hotel shines once again with a fresh-faced sustainable design that reveals a love of the ice and mountains found right on our doorstep. One glimpse of Eiger North Face through your window and you’ll be itching to head outdoors and hit the heights.

Hotel Glacier combines over 150 years of Swiss heritage, the history of the lower glacier of Grindelwald and contemporary sustainable designs.

Indulge in the newly remodeled comfort of our boutique hotel here in Grindelwald, and start your outdoor adventure with stunning views of the Eiger North Face just outside your window.

Our boutique hotel maintains a rare balance between the comfortable feel of a home and the services of a 4-star hotel. We are a home away from home with an unmistakable mountain ambience and the hospitality of a remarkably committed team.

ROOMS & SUITES
Sweet dreams are made of this
Put your feet up, gaze up to the peaks and relax in contemporary-style, architect-designed rooms, with bespoke furnishings, a palette of soft charcoal greys and blues, hardwood floors and lots of natural light.

Our love of the region is reflected in the mountain patterns on bedspreads and backlit headboards. Each of our 28 rooms and suites is an alpine retreat in its own right, with a home-style ambience.

The highlight of each room is the COCO-MAT® bed for the soundest night’s sleep ever. Made with all-natural materials, these high-quality, generously sized beds are supremely comfortable.

BEDS
Handcrafted, all-natural COCO-MAT® beds make for a sound night’s sleep. Choose your favourite pillow from our pillow menu to ensure you get the rest you need. Soft cotton sheets are standard in all rooms.

BATHROOM & TOILETRIES
Relax in our ensuite bathrooms with walk-in rain shower or bathtub, basin, make-up mirror, heated towel rack for warm, fluffy towels, luxury Rituals® toiletries, bathroom menu and high-quality hairdryer.

WORK & CHARGE
Need to check in with the office? Work at the desk in the comfort of your room, with an easy access power socket, USB plugs next to the bed, and adaptor plugs available for free on request.

PENTHOUSE
A luxury home-stay experience in the Jungfrau Region.
The Grindelwald Penthouse offers the top luxury experience in the Jungfrau Region. This holiday apartment is located in central Grindelwald, while still in a quiet setting. It is in another location than Boutique Hotel Glacier in a separate building.

The Grindelwald Penthouse occupies the top floor of an elegant and newly build chalet. With its 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and private sauna and a stunning view of the Eiger from the balcony, it provides a spacious and luxury retreat for your holiday in the swiss alps.

Comfortably welcoming up to 8 persons in 4 bedrooms, the penthouse offers high-end equipment with stunning views over the Eiger and the mountain scenery. Absolute comfort and strategically well located; the bus and train station are within walking distance. All shops and restaurants are only a short walk away as well.

The apartment is composed of an entrance area with a direct access with a lift, living room including fireplace, and a balcony with beautiful Eiger and mountain view, high end open kitchen with dining area, and a laundry room with washing machine and tumble dryer.

The sleeping area consists of one master bedroom with en-suite bathroom – bath and shower, and three double bedrooms. All rooms are spacious and tastefully decorated. Additionally, it features one shower room and one bathroom, as well as a beautiful private sauna for up to 4 persons.

HONEYMOON SUITE
Light up your love.
Romance reaches a new level in this luxurious suite, where you can enjoy a relaxing bubble in your private outdoor hot tub (non smoking area) while looking up to Eiger’s chiselled North Face.

Relax in the extra large rain shower. One for honeymoons or any special occasion, this suite has a COCO-MAT® bed handcrafted from natural materials, draped in soft cotton sheets, and a rattan hanging swing for nighttime star-gazing.

Eat & Drink with us.
Soul food with a pinch of imagination and local sourcing

Inspired by the love for exquisite ingredients. We created a menu with produce grown in our own gardens or sourced as locally as possible. Almost all our dishes start with homemade base-products and are adapted to the seasons. Several dishes include preparation steps like fermentation, smoking or dry-ageing.

These processes take often more than a month and only then the kitchen team can start their magic. Our chef Robert Steuri takes pride in regional, seasonal sourcing, and our creative menu. The restaurant at Hotel Glacier can cater to vegetarian, gluten-free and lactose-free requirements.

DINING ENCHANTMENTS
For the love of food.
Making the most of what is seasonal and region, and putting imaginative spins on the finest ingredients, our menu is inspired by our love of travel.

Head chef Robert Steuri and his team work their culinary magic in the kitchen, creating unique taste sensations in ingredient-driven dishes big on flavour and beautifully presented. Trust us, you won’t be disappointed.

Glacier Restaurant is open to guests and non-guests. Ice-inspired lights illuminate the chic, blue-toned interior, with huge windows opening up the view of Eiger North Face. On fine days, our terrace offers ringside views of the mountains.

BAR & LOUNGE
Cheers! Prost! Santé!
We offer an excerpt from our menu, with regionally sourced products, in an informal and relaxed atmosphere that is warm and welcoming. Our satisfying dishes are perfect for anyone who wants to squeeze in a quick lunch.

Take time to explore our bar & lounge menu, which invites you to rediscover classic cocktails, top-notch craft gins and whiskies or well-known champagnes.

We’ll serve you drinks at the bar, by the fireplace or on the mountain-facing terrace. Our menu has an extensive range of high-quality whiskies for connoisseurs of a good single malt.

BREAKFAST
Rise and Shine!
Our season- and region-inspired breakfast buffet kick-starts your day and fuels a morning of activity. Early bird? Just ask us for an express breakfast bag to take with you for a delicious snack while hiking in the mountains. Daily from 07:00 to 10:30.

AFTERNOON
Afternoons are a piece of cake.
Who can resist a slice of delicious homemade cake with a hot chocolate, tea or coffee? Come for a drink, sample local snacks, relax and read, find a gift to take back home, play Monopoly or simply join us in our cosy, tastefully designed lounge, where an open fire crackles. It’s the ideal space for working, networking or simply taking time out to unwind.

WINE CELLAR
Where there is no wine, there is no love.
Relive the highlights of your day over a nice glass of wine. An aperitif in our highly atmospheric wine cellar is a special experience. We’d love to welcome you for a complimentary aperitif with a selection of homemade canapés that bring out the delicate aromas of each wine.

This room is also available for private events and can accommodate up to 10 people for a sit-down meal or up to 15 people standing for a drink reception. Surprise your employees, colleagues, friends and relatives with an extraordinary lunch or dinner in the hotel wine cellar, and let us spoil you!

GLACIER FLAVOUR EVENTS
Special flavour events
Sometimes the wine follows the dish, sometimes it is the other way around. This is no competition of lead, but a search for complementing flavours enhancing experiences. The Glacier flavour events are in search of pairing the best drinks and foods.

SPA
Feel young again.
A stay in the mountains isn’t only about action. Post ski, hike or run, take time out to unwind and recharge in our bijou and blissfully peaceful spa, open to hotel guests only.

You’ll find a log-lined sauna, plus a hammam, quiet relaxation area with waterbeds and refreshments, and an open-air whirlpool, which is heated to 37°C year-round and affords incredible Eiger views for a truly scenic soak. If you fancy more downtime, treatments are available – just say the word.

Open daily until 21:30. From 16 years old.

FITNESS
The only bad workout is the one you didn’t do.
When the weather takes a turn for the worse, check out our mirror-lined fitness room, with plenty of space to stretch and work out at leisure. It offers state-of-the-art equipment based on Crossfit and endurance training methods.

Hotel guests have free access to the treadmill, bike and yoga mats. Keep up to speed with your daily training sessions. Open from 7:00 to 22:00 daily.

WHAT TO DO
Mountains, mountains everywhere…

As keen outdoor enthusiasts ourselves, we can help you get the most out of your stay in Grindelwald and the Jungfrau Region. Take your pick of activities – from skiing on world-class pistes to day hikes with Eiger peering over your shoulder, trail running to family adventures and foodie experiences.

No matter the season and weather, you’ll find activities to get your pulse racing and mountains that send spirits soaring. Feel free to ask us for our top tips! This region is close to our hearts and we want to share the best of what Grindelwald and Switzerland has to offer with you.

JUNGFRAUJOCH
Standing on the Jungfraujoch 3,454 metres above sea level, you can feel it with your first step: this is a different world. It’s one you have to experience.

FIRST CLIFF WALK
On the lookout platform near the terrace at the Bergrestaurant, you can imagine how this must feel – including the thrill: The terrace rises 45 metres out into the void. In order to reach it, visitors must first climb to dizzying heights on the west side of the First summit. The Boutique Hotel Glacier is located 1 km away from the cable car station to First Cliff Walk.

FIRST GLIDER
Flying with a bird of prey can be exhilarating. Especially when an eagle called First Glider takes flight. His four “passengers” float through the mountain landscape and enjoy a panoramic view at high speeds.

FIRST FLYER
First Flyer is great fun for young and older. 30sec getting the feeling of flying from First to Schreckfeld.

PFINGSTEGG FLY LINE
Would you like to unwind and enjoy the moment? Then it’s time for a ride with our Fly Line. Enjoy a 2,5 minute flight over 350 meters in distance in breathtaking alpine scenery. The starting and ending point is just below the Pfingstegg gondola mountain station.

Thanks to a specially developed lift system, this is the only Fly Line worldwide where you are being brought back to the starting point without having to walk, so you can just enjoy the experience.

PFINGSTEGG TOBOGGAN
Summer toboggan is the unique attraction in Grindelwald and lots of fun for the whole family!

MOUNTAIN SCOOTER BUSSALP
8 kilometers to scooter downhill accompanied by mountain meadows and spectacular views of Eiger, Mönch an Jungfrau. You can tent your mountain scooter at Bussalp.

PARAGLIDING GRINDELWALD
A fun introduction to paragliding. Soar like an eagle, enjoy the panoramic views and discover the first up currants. Take the gondola ride up to the First mountain where you take off at an altitude of 2150 m.

HIKING
When it comes to hiking in the Jungfrau region, you can’t go wrong. Wherever nature lovers turn, they will find perfectly signposted routes: to summits or mountain lakes, into valleys or along streams. Lots of trails right from Boutique Hotel Glacier!

MOUNTAIN BIKE
Mountain biking in the bike arena around Grindelwald, up high to Kleine Scheidegg, First or Grosse Scheidegg there is a lot to discover.

The mountain cart is a thrill between Schreckfeld and Bort. Going fast and sliding through the corners or slowly and enjoying the spectacular views of the Wetterhorn and Eiger is up to you.

FIRST MOUNTAIN CART
The mountain cart is a thrill between Schreckfeld and Bort. Going fast and sliding through the corners or slowly and enjoying the spectacular views of the Wetterhorn and Eiger is up to you.

SKI & SNOWBOARD
Two valleys, three mountain ranges and around 206 kilometres of perfectly prepared pistes. In the Jungfrau ski region snow fans can enjoy activities of all types and be in their element.

ICE-SKATING
A place where figure skaters and ice hockey players can prove themselves, and where you can also show what you can do!

INDOOR ROPE PARK GRINDELWALD
Visit the largest Indoor Rope Park in Europe and this in any weather! 5 different courses with 40 elements are waiting to be explored!

INDOOR BOULDERING
Bouldering is climbing without a rope or belt on boulders or cliffs, or on artificial climbing walls at a height that one can jump down or fall onto a crash pad. Bouldering started as a type of training and has become a recognised sport in the last few years.

ALTITUDE SKI & SNOWBOARD SCHOOL GRINDELWALD
Altitude Ski and Snowboard School started the Grindelwald and Wengen operations in 2008. The internationally qualified team is able to offer ski & snowboard lessons in a variety of languages, including but not limited to, English, Swiss German, German and French.

The team is made up of qualified and experienced instructors who all understand and appreciate the need for a quality service to be delivered. In addition, some of the instructors are specialists in teaching: children, nervous clients, people with disabilities, VIP’s, corporate groups and team building.

GLACIER CANYON
The Glacier Canyon in Grindelwald is a unique sensory walk through exposed rock galleries and tunnels. One of the highlights of this attraction is the 170 m2 SPIDERWEB which spans the canyon.

TROTTIBIKE SCOOTER
You stand upright on a wide footboard and roll along pleasantly even on bumpy surfaces, thanks to the suspension fork and large tyre with tread. Need some speed? The Trottibike is awaits you.

INDOOR SWIMMING GRINDELWALD
The Sportzentrum offers for all the family: the baby pool, the shallow end for non-swimmers, the deep end with a 1 metre spring board and the terrific slide the “Black Hole!”

GRINDELWALD FOR KIDS
Organnized by Grindelwald Tourism every summer, a varied program for the young ones to have fun in the mountains.

FATBIKE
Fatbike in the bike arena around Grindelwald, play in the snow and experience a new way of mountain biking.

OUTDOOR SWIMMING
Swim, laze around and splash about at the foot of the Eiger north face. The Hellbach open-air pool is the ideal place to relax and have fun.

INDOOR CURLING HALL
Curling is an attractive and exciting sport that young and old can take part in and enjoy. The game develops both the body and the mind, through movement, concentration and observation that is necessary during the game. As well as fitness, ability, and skill; fairness and team spirit are also required

SNOWSHOEING
Everyone can snowshoe, it’s very simple! One step after another, breathing, being active, fresh mountain air, leaving everyday life behind.

SLEDGING
No matter what appeals to sledging fans, they will find all their tastes catered for in the Jungfrau region.

KIDS & LEARN TO SKI
Grindelwald has an area called Bodmi that is dedicated to true first time skiing for kids and adults alike. Bodmi has a magic carpet going up a gentle slope and a button lift up a slightly higher, easy slope. This area is filled with kids skiing and sledding.

ICE CLIMBING
Explore and discover the impressive natural wonders of glacier canyons and deep blue crevasses with a professional guide.

MINIGOLF GRINDELWALD
A beautiful 18-hole minigolf course is located on Grindelwald’s main street in the best possible position. Children as well as older visitors will get their money’s worth. The course is open from April to October and in good weather it is possible to play from 13am – 7pm. Barbecues are spontaneously held at the bar of the minigolf course.

MOUNTAINEERING
From far our mountains look wild and jagged and seem unclimbable. Luckily there are a few that can be climbed a lot easier than they appear, these easier peaks you will find under this heading, the “wilder” ones you can find under the heading “Summits”. Come and climb a beautiful mountain with us, mountains- maybe the last wilderness areas of Switzerland.

TRAIL RUNNING
Thanks to the Eiger Ultra Trail, trail-running has gained more and more popularity over the years. The scenic trails of the Jungfrau Region will conquer more hearts.. and legs!

CLIMBING
Get to know some of the world’s best climbing routes.

SWISS SKI & SNOWBOARD SCHOOL KLEINE SCHEIDEGG
We stand for professional high-quality teaching for all ages, beginners and experts. Be it ski and snowboard, cross-country skiing, or sledge runs with fondue fun: we tailor our offer to your needs and guarantee unforgettable moments!

WATERFALL WATCHING
There are many waterfalls in the region, but one you should visit is the Staubbach waterfall in Lauterbrunnen. This is also a great bad weather day program.

SCHYNIGE PLATTE
When hiking on the Schynige Platte you don’t get very far. Every few steps you stop to admire the stars, umbels and bells that bloom on the meadows. Or you can stop to admire the panorama.

Everyone starts to slow down the pace. If they have not already done so: in the nostalgic trip on the Schynige Platte Railway or later in the restaurant with its breathtaking view.

HARDER KULM
If Interlaken had a king, he would reside on the Harder Kulm. From the viewing platform at 1,322 metres above sea level, he would graciously look down upon Lake Brienz and Lake Thun, or admire the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau. In order to visit it, however, you don’t need to be a king – just take a seat in the funicular and ascend Interlaken’s own mountain.

VIA FERRATA
The little ones don’t like the heights? They can still enjoy the advantages of the Alps at the various alpine playground in the surroundings. From Grindelwald center to high

TRÜMMELBACH FALLS
With its ten glacial waterfalls inside the mountain, made accessible by tunnel lift, the Trümmelbach waterfalls are truly unique in Europe. Trümmelbach alone drains the enormous glacial walls of the Eiger (3970m), Mönch (4099m) and Jungfrau (4158m) with up to a spectacular 20,000 litres of water per second.

HIGHTIDE KAYAK SCHOOL
Explore the beautiful Lake Thun by kayak or paddleboard. Hightide offers experienced guides to take you on tours suitable for all abilities.

JET BOAT
An exciting boat trip takes you from the Jet-Port in Bönigen to the majestic and famous Giessbach Waterfalls. An unforgettable boat tour peppered with impressive scenery, unique driving sensation, the right amount of adrenaline for everyone to fully enjoy, full 360 ° spins and a good portion of yarn!

BOAT TOUR
Two lakes – endless experiences – Whether it’s a trip as a couple, on your own or with family or friends: there is lots of unique offers ready and waiting for unforgettable moments on Lakes Thun and Brienz.

BUNGY JUMPING
The thrill of freefall combined with awesome alpine surroundings is what makes our jumps extra special. A bungy jump is the ultimate adrenaline rush!

KAYAKING & STAND UP PADDLE
SUP & Kayaks for everybody (beginner, intermediate or pro) on the lake of Thun. SUP is an ideal and versatile way to increase your speed and endurance through sports and exercise.

ALPINE PLAYGROUNDS
The little ones don’t like the heights? They can still enjoy the advantages of the Alps at the various alpine playground in the surroundings. From Grindelwald center to high

CANYONING
There are few places in the world where you can experience the delights of canyoning. It is so much fun you have to give it a go!

INDOOR MINI GOLF
The Omega is the first 3D-blacklightminigolfplace in the Bernese Alps. 17 unique courses surrounded by neon street art inspired by the landscapes and animals of the mountains are awaiting you.

For the creative ones there is the possibility to paint yourself with professional neonbodypaint that appears to be 3D as well before you play.

Before, during and after the game there is the possibility to have drinks inside the course or in the cozy lounge. on weekends you might bump into parties in the evening and night hours. Everything is wheelchair accessible and there is a special entrance for wheelchairs.

SKYDIVING
From helicopter or airplane… Tandem Skydiving….3, 2, 1 jump!

RIVER RAFTING
Rafting is the classic outdoor adventure! Paddling down a river with the splash of cold water in your face, rafting is always a thrill.

SNOWPENAIR
International stars such as Joe Cocker and Bryan Adams, Swiss institutions such as Polo Hofer and newcomers with potential – they’ve all appeared on the stage at Kleine Scheidegg.

TREASURE HUNT
Chests full of gold and diamonds, boundless wealth, fame and honour – who hasn’t dreamed of finding a treasure trove? Every year on the last weekend of the winter season, the dream becomes reality and the First mountain station becomes an Eldorado for treasure hunters.

HANGLIDING BUMBLEBEE INTERLAKEN
Hangliding in one of the worlds pristine travel locations. You take off high above town, taking in the stunning views of the Alps and lakes of the Jungfrau region. Landing in town center completes your flying journey.

HEIDI’S PHOTO CHALET
A visit at Heidi’s Photo Chalet is an unique and unforgettable experience that provides you with a long lasting memory of your travels to Switzerland or your event in Interlaken. It’s the one & only pure Swiss themed photo studio in Interlaken, offering a photo fun time for families, couples, events and parties thanks to green screen technology.

BALLENBERG MUSEUM
A stroll through the centuries. An exciting journey through the past with more than 100 original, century-old buildings from all parts of Switzerland.

Look over the shoulder of the blacksmith when he is working in the forge, learn how cheese is made or find out about the multifaceted animal world. Relax in our flower and scented gardens or follow in historic footsteps during a carriage ride. Ballenberg – a unique experience!

CHOCOLATE WORKSHOP
Hands-on workshops to make your own Swiss Chocolates at the Funky Chocolate Club in Interlaken. Great fun for young and a bit older kids.

BOWLING
Bad weather? Show off your bowling talent in Interlaken in a friendly atmosphere. All you can bowl…

ST. BEATUS CAVES
Release the dragon! Hunted by St Beat, a 6th century monk, the story goes that the mythological creature took shelter in this this extraordinary geological site – St Beatus Caves, next to the the lakes of Interlaken

MYSTERY ROOM
With the Live Escape Game in Interlaken, Mystery Rooms offers a thrill-packed activity for bad weather and cool evenings, or simply a fun way to push your brain to new limits.

GRINDELWALD MUSEUM
All you need to know about Grindelwald’s history. Learn more about the ice harvesting that took place till 1916.

STOCKHORN
Visit the hiking paradise Stockhorn. Stockhorn is a family friendly destination with well marked trails and breathtaking views.

NIESEN
The Niesen (2362 meters) offers a great amount of hiking paths in a beautiful alpine world.Witness this beauty yourself and combine your hike with an ambient train ride to the top of the mountain where you can visit the remodeled mountain lodge.

KAMBLY
Dive into the world of Kambly at the centre of the idyllic Emmental Valley. A visit to the Kambly Experience is a great day out for the whole family. Take your pick of over 100 varieties of biscuits. Here you will find a great selection of exclusive and seasonal Kambly specialities suitable for any occasion.

CAILLER CHOCOLATE EXPERIENCE
Switzerland’s favourite chocolate experience. Discover the oldest existing Swiss chocolate brand.

GOLFCLUB INTERLAKEN – UNTERSEEN
The world-famous Alpine panorama provides a breathtaking backdrop for the Interlaken-Unterseen Golf Club course, nestling between Lakes Thun and Brienz. The location, the mostly level terrain and mild climate offer an invitation to great golf in the Bernese Oberland.

Website: www.hotel-glacier.ch

Rooms: 28

Price: from 228 EUR per night