Welcome to Hotel Mittaghorn

Gondola above Gimmelwald
Hotel Mittaghorn is located in the village of Gimmelwald, high in the Swiss Alps. Visitors can catch a cable car up the mountain from Stechelberg. Gondolas then continue on to Mürren and the legendary views of the Schiltorn.


"Hotel Mittaghorn, the treasure of Gimmelwald, is run by Walter Mittler, a perfect Swiss gentleman. Walter's hotel is a classic, creaky, Alpine-style place with memorable beds, ancient down comforters (short and fat; wear socks and drape the blanket over your feet), and a million-dollar view of the Jungfrau Alps. The loft has a dozen real beds, several sinks, down comforters, and a fire ladder out the back window. The hotel has one shower for 10 rooms (one Swiss franc for five minutes). Walter is careful not to let his place get too hectic or big and enjoys sensitive Back Door travelers. He runs the hotel with a little help from Rosemarie from the village, and keeps it simple but classy."

— From "Rick Steves' Switzerland"
by Rick Steves


Walter Mittler
runs the hotel
and cooks the meals.
 Walter Mittler



Local Musician

Christian is a local farmer and musician.
If you're lucky, he might show up in the
hotel pub for an accordion tune or a yodel.



Walter with Rick and his family.
Travel writer and television host Rick Steves and his family have been friends with Walter for many years.

Hotel Mittaghorn Home Page
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Rick Steves' Europe Through the Back Door