Gimmelwald
Switzerland · Canton de BerneCH
Municipality in Bern, Switzerland
Gimmelwald is a small traffic-free village in the Bernese Oberland in the Canton of Bern, Switzerland, and is located between Stechelberg and Mürren, at an elevation of 1363 meters. The village is at the foot of the UNESCO World Heritage site the Jungfrau-Aletsch Protected Area. Gimmelwald is an Allemanic linear village and a Walser settlement first mentioned in a bill of sale in 1346. Because of its very typical and exceptional townscape, Gimmelwald is part of the inventory of Swiss heritage.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Coordinates
- 46.546, 7.891
- Timezone
- Europe/Zurich
- Elevation
- 1367 m
Overview of Gimmelwald
Gimmelwald is the kind of place you find in Canton de Berne, Switzerland. Gimmelwald is strongest on nature, sports and adventure. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location. Elevation is roughly 1,367 metres.
Things to do in Gimmelwald
Nature in Gimmelwald
(7)Gimmelwald's nature entries include Countryside, Mountains, Natural Places, Nature and Scenic Roads. Everything listed here comes from what Gimmelwald is actually tagged with. Altogether 7 options are tagged here.
Sports in Gimmelwald
(3)Sports lovers get Hiking, Hiking Trails and Walking Trails. Everything listed here comes from what Gimmelwald is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Adventure in Gimmelwald
(2)For adventure, expect Climbing and Shooting Ranges. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Gimmelwald.
Culture in Gimmelwald
(1)For culture, expect Towers. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Gimmelwald's own activity tags.
More to do in Gimmelwald
(1)The other activities shortlist for Gimmelwald: Secret. Everything listed here comes from what Gimmelwald is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Best time to visit Gimmelwald
The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days.
Getting there & around
Small places like Gimmelwald are best explored by car or on two wheels after reaching Canton de Berne. Time zone: Europe/Zurich.
Similar destinations
Places near Gimmelwald that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Gimmelwald known for?
- Gimmelwald, in Canton de Berne, Switzerland, is best known for nature, sports and adventure. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here.
- What can you do in Gimmelwald?
- Recorded activities in Gimmelwald include Countryside, Mountains, Natural Places, Nature and Scenic Roads. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Gimmelwald?
- The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days.
- Where is Gimmelwald located?
- Gimmelwald is located in Canton de Berne, Switzerland. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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