Find Historic Hotels in Grindelwald

You’ll probably want to seek out the historical sites during your vacation in Grindelwald. While you’re here, you can visit the ski slopes and mountain landscape.

In Grindelwald, there are 390 lodging options bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

Favorite places to visit include Gletscherschlucht, First Cable Car, and Grindelwald Grund Gondola. A couple of additional sights to add to your agenda are Pfingstegg Toboggan Run and First Flyer.

When you book a historic hotel, you’ll spend a night or two someplace that has a national historic designation. A castle, a palace or even a pub or an old police station can be turned into a historic hotel provided that it has special significance. Traditional architecture and period features are typically preserved within the guestrooms or public spaces of these historic hotels in Grindelwald, giving a real sense of character.

You’ll often hear the term “heritage hotel” in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is more common in the U.S. though overall the terms are quite similar. The architecture and building of historic hotels are generally what’s most important. For a heritage hotel, mainly, it’s cultural value as well as how it influenced the community.

Hotels have the safety features and modern conveniences you’ve come to expect, while every effort is made to preserve the historic aspects and traditions. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, free WiFi, and the normal amenities found in a hotel will also be available in a historic hotel. When you book a historic hotel in Grindelwald, don’t worry that you’ll find a place that is rundown or uncomfortable.