Mountain inn Faulhorn

Faulhorn mountain inn is a lodge located on a high peak in the Bernese Alps, providing private rooms and shared dormitory beds for guests. The building displays typical Alpine architecture with stone construction and simple, functional design suited to mountain conditions.

The inn was established in 1830 and ranks among the oldest mountain accommodations in the Alps, built during an era before mechanical lifts existed. Its founding marked an early period when people first began constructing dedicated lodgings for mountain visitors.

The inn represents traditional Alpine hospitality and how mountain communities welcomed travelers seeking refuge in high places. Visitors experience how people have gathered here over time to share meals and stories in the mountains.

Access to the lodge requires hiking with no cable cars or roads, demanding good physical fitness and proper mountain gear. Advance booking is strongly recommended as weather conditions change quickly at this elevation and impact accessibility.

Guests can observe both sunrise and sunset in a single day from this vantage point, with the light display across distant peaks and valleys being particularly striking. This combination of expansive views and changing light throughout the day creates a memorable alpine experience.

Location: Grindelwald

Location: Bern

Inception: 1830

Elevation above the sea: 2,681 m

Part of: Faulhorn, list of cultural properties in Grindelwald

Website: https://faulhorn.ch/berghotel

GPS coordinates: 46.67480,7.99952

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:00