Berggasthaus First

I spent my birthday at this place, and everything was absolutely perfect! I loved the stunning view from the mountain hostel and the restaurant. The highlight for me was definitely the dinner — it was very, very, very good! I truly enjoyed every bite. A wonderful experience overall!

I recently had the pleasure of staying at Berggasthaus First, and it was an unforgettable experience! Nestled in the breathtaking Swiss Alps, this charming mountain lodge offers stunning views and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. From the moment we arrived, the staff was incredibly friendly and attentive, making us feel right at home. The rooms were cozy, clean, and beautifully decorated, providing the perfect retreat after a day of hiking. The highlight of our stay was the delicious food! Each meal was a delightful experience, featuring local ingredients and traditional Swiss dishes. Don’t miss the homemade strudel for dessert—it’s a must-try! The location is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts, with plenty of hiking trails and stunning vistas right at your doorstep. Watching the sunrise over the mountains from the terrace was a magical moment I’ll cherish forever. Overall, Berggasthaus First exceeded all my expectations. I can't recommend it highly enough for anyone looking for a peaceful getaway in nature. I can’t wait to return!

Great location and great staff! They are really friendly and talkative! They have nice drinks and the place offers fantastic view! It’s a must visit location when u go up there

This is a really unique place to stay. The attraction of staying here isn’t the room or the facilities (although they are very clean and more than adequate). The reason you stay here is so that you can have Grindelwald First essentially ALL TO YOURSELF. First is one of the most popular attractions in the Jungfrau region and during the day it packs with tourists going on all the rides and stuffing the Skywalk with long lines. Well, the last gondola down the mountain stops running roughly some time between 5 and 6 pm, and doesn’t start running again until 8 am. So in between that time there’s only the hotel/restaurant staff and a handful of guest parties. I cannot even adequately describe with words how enjoyable and peaceful it is to stand out there on the Skywalk all by myself just soaking in the majesty of the views without being rushed. Another huge bonus—the weather in the Jungfrau region during summertime is often rainy and cloudy. You might get lucky with a perfectly clear and sunny day, but you might also get an entire week of rain and clouds which basically wipe out views. But even in an unlucky week of rain when we visited, the EARLY mornings on the mountains are oftentimes relatively clear—and that is the best time you get on the mountain if you stay here! I was up early just after dawn and it was clear enough to see the mountain peaks. It was spectacular. I had the entire place literally all to myself for 90 minutes before another family came out on the Skywalk briefly.||Another huge advantage if you want to do all the fun stuff on First is that you can easily be the first people in line to do the First Flyer, Glider, Trottibikes, or Mountain Carts! Why stand in line for hours when the crowds get there? You can either do the rides right before closing when most people have gone down the mountain or even better be literally the first person in line for the rides before anyone can even get there! The First Flyer station is a short walk down a hill right outside the hotel. Once you go down the flyer you just hop onto the glider or trottibikes at Schreckfeld! Do you want to hike to Bachalpsee Lake? Do it before (or after) anyone else can and have the entire place to yourself! ||So as far as the accommodations go, it’s kind of a no frills hostel. The beds and comforters were comfortable enough. There are shared bathrooms/showers. The food is…not great. We had dinner and then breakfast the next morning there as it’s really the only option. They do have good beer and the service was friendly. If you have dietary pickiness, consider bringing some of your own food! ||Overall the experience of basically having Grindelwald First to yourself makes this place worth 5 stars. In a world where travel usually involves dealing with massive crowds, it’s a rare experience.

We took the cable car up to Berggasthaus First and had such a memorable experience! The food was delicious, the fries were a bit salty, but everything else was great. The view is absolutely stunning, surrounded by majestic mountains. The waiter was incredibly friendly and full of energy, he kept complimenting us on how beautiful we were and even helped take some lovely photos for us. A warm, fun, and scenic stop high up in the Swiss Alps!

We had our lunch in this great hotel restaurant. The waiter Amis is very kind and passionate. He helped my mom for refilling hot water twice. The food is very nice!

I stayed at Grindelwald First Hotel in June and it was a terrible experience - I had hiked from Schynige Platte to First and wanted to overnight in a peaceful environment where I can have a mountain experience. ||The inclusive dinner was so salty you could not eat it. Even the waitress said it was too salty. ||They played the most awful rock music loudly in the restaurant and outside (non stop). No chance to relax, breathe in the fresh mountain air and hear the cowbells or hear the waterfalls. All you could hear was the awful music being pumped out in the mountain environment. My room window overlooked the outside patio area of the restaurant and I had to ask the staff to turn it down because the music was disturbing even in my room. The restaurant music noise continued until midnight when I was finally able to fall asleep. Very inconsiderate. When I asked the restaurant about it the next morning they denied that any music was playing that late, even though it was. ||If you prefer a loud experience, similar to staying above a disco bar in Zurich, this is the place for you. If you’d like a quiet mountain experience, stay far away, you will be very dissatisfied.

An unforgettable experience staying at the guesthouse with the most friendly staff! After the cable car closes, you have the mountain to yourself with the most amazing view. The 3-course dinner you can order was great value. But what made the stay most memorable was the staff that always met us with the most friendly smile and went out of their way to make our stay great!