This panorama defining hostel is set on a mountain in a quiet village of Gimmelwald. A few steps from the Gondola station, Mountain hostel offers views like a dream. You stand up close and personal with the Mount Eiger and can sit forever in a conversation with spell binding vistas on the terrace restaurant of the hostel and watch the snow clad giants in the backdrop.
In the evening their lobby is buzzing with enthusiastic resident travelers, almost all of whom are American. People talk at length about their days’ spoils, how far they walked, what trek they did and where they are headed on their round the Europe tour. Yes, this place is very popular amongst American backpackers with a Euro rail pass and almost all of them end up landing here.
Although food is cheap, but it is not as great as what a little more money can bring you to the table. But hey, they have a kitchen and you could do your own cooking. Don’t forget to bring your own pasta sauces and bread because when I went last, there were no stores around.
All in all, Mountain Hostel is the perfect place to compare notes and find companions. If you are an American you will at home here. It is one of the cheapest options for food and stay in the area. Given its popularity with the backpackers, you may find a few things amiss and the employees and owners may seem a little brash with their policies and paid showers, but nothing beats the views of this place. It is truly one of the most stunning places I stayed in.
Just that picture of two cups with a mountain view inspire me to get there! It’s so beautiful!
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truly! your blog looks awesome. Thanks for peeping in
Wow! what can I say. Read the interview at Maat’s. Kudos to you both for pursuing you passion. Will come back again. I have this dream of taking along my family to France and Switzerland next year. Could you help me budget in case I share the itnenary, tough its too early. thanks and keep travelling
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Hi sudhir,
Thanks a lot.
We would love you plan your trip.
Even if it is far away, do send us the details at
empty.rucksack@gmail.com and we will take it forward from there.
-Empty Rucksack
Man! Why didnt I read this before me and my wife had been to Switzerland !?! I’d be at this place for days….
Sueprb share. Surely a fixed destination on my next Swiss Holiday!
Thanks
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Apurva,
This side of Switzerland has so many hidden gems, this one is just the starting point. Go up till murren and almundhubel when you go there next. You will fall in love with Switzerland all over again
Empty Rucksack
That was very kind of you people. Shortly I shall come up with a itinerary and send across. Thanks again and please do get in touch when in Bangalore! Thanks again
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