In an oasis of tranquillity, Dr Albert Schweitzer spent a few weeks at the Grimmialp hotel each year from 1901 to 1909 (with the exception of 1907). These stays were of decisive importance for his life and work.
During his holiday stays, Schweitzer took many walks and appreciated the peace and idyll of the mountain landscape.
Immerse yourself in this tranquillity during your stay at the historic Kurhaus Grimmialp Hotel and get to know the Nobel Peace Prize winner and Lambarene doctor. A focal point is the two-hour circular hike on the said > Albert Schweitzer theme trail. The five-kilometre-long, signposted walk around Grimmialp was created in his honour. Along the way, resting benches and quotes by Albert Schweitzer help you to take a break and recharge your batteries.
What does the offer include?
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This offer is available from May to October on request directly from the Kurhaus Grimmialp Hotel. Early reservation is recommended.
During his holiday stays, Schweitzer took many walks and appreciated the peace and idyll of the mountain landscape.
Immerse yourself in this tranquillity during your stay at the historic Kurhaus Grimmialp Hotel and get to know the Nobel Peace Prize winner and Lambarene doctor. A focal point is the two-hour circular hike on the said > Albert Schweitzer theme trail. The five-kilometre-long, signposted walk around Grimmialp was created in his honour. Along the way, resting benches and quotes by Albert Schweitzer help you to take a break and recharge your batteries.
What does the offer include?
- Free choice of the number of nights in the Kurhaus Grimmialp Hotel
- Full or half board
- circular walk on the Albert Schweitzer path
- Study of literature on site by and about Albert Schweitzer
- Brochure «From the life and thought of Albert Schweitzer» to take home with you
- plenty of rest and relaxation during your stay
Book now
This offer is available from May to October on request directly from the Kurhaus Grimmialp Hotel. Early reservation is recommended.
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Price info
Price examples per person (incl. visitor's tax):
2 nights in a single room with WC/shower, full board: Fr. 232
2 nights in a double room with WC/shower, full board: Fr. 202
2 nights in a single room with WC/shower, full board: Fr. 232
2 nights in a double room with WC/shower, full board: Fr. 202
Other Furnishing/Equipment
Children's Playground (outdoors)
Payment Options
Cash, Diners Club, Debit Card, JCB, Mastercard, Twint, Transfer, Visa
Directions & Parking facilities
Car:
Motorway A6 Bern direction Zweisimmen, 1 km after the Simmenfluh tunnel turn left direction to Diemtigtal. Follow the Diemtigtalstrasse into the valley for 18 km in the direction of Grimmialp, Schwenden. After the old Schwenden schoolhouse, turn left after 250 m to the Kurhaus Grimmialp Hotel.
Train, bus & co.:
By train to Oey-Diemtigen. Then take the PostBus to the stop «Schwenden i.D., Winteregg». You reach the Kurhaus Grimmialp Hotel by a short walk.
Motorway A6 Bern direction Zweisimmen, 1 km after the Simmenfluh tunnel turn left direction to Diemtigtal. Follow the Diemtigtalstrasse into the valley for 18 km in the direction of Grimmialp, Schwenden. After the old Schwenden schoolhouse, turn left after 250 m to the Kurhaus Grimmialp Hotel.
Train, bus & co.:
By train to Oey-Diemtigen. Then take the PostBus to the stop «Schwenden i.D., Winteregg». You reach the Kurhaus Grimmialp Hotel by a short walk.
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Hotel Kurhaus Grimmialp
Ueli Pfister
Grimmialp 25
3757 Schwenden im Diemtigtal
