Alp Grosser Schwyberg
3.6About
Alp Grosser Schwyberg sits at 1,593m in the Bernese Oberland, on the high pasture above Grindelwald. Reach it from Grindelwald village in 1.5 hours by hiking the Eiger trail, or in 2 hours from Alpiglen. The approach is straightforward and popular with families and day-hikers. The location makes it a natural lunch or coffee stop on longer valley crossings.
This is a working alpine dairy, not a mountain hut with overnight beds. The alp serves simple food—cheese, milk products, and seasonal dishes—from late spring through autumn. It operates seasonally depending on grazing conditions and weather. The setting is pastoral rather than dramatic: you're surrounded by pasture and dairy cows, with views down the Grindelwald valley. Capacity is modest and the atmosphere is that of a working farm rather than a tourist facility.
Phone ahead before visiting, especially in shoulder seasons when staffing is irregular. They often close for extended periods after the summer pasturing season ends. No formal reservation system exists—call to confirm they're open and serving food on your intended day.
This is a working alpine dairy, not a mountain hut with overnight beds. The alp serves simple food—cheese, milk products, and seasonal dishes—from late spring through autumn. It operates seasonally depending on grazing conditions and weather. The setting is pastoral rather than dramatic: you're surrounded by pasture and dairy cows, with views down the Grindelwald valley. Capacity is modest and the atmosphere is that of a working farm rather than a tourist facility.
Phone ahead before visiting, especially in shoulder seasons when staffing is irregular. They often close for extended periods after the summer pasturing season ends. No formal reservation system exists—call to confirm they're open and serving food on your intended day.
Frequently Asked Questions
Call ahead to confirm they're serving that day, especially outside peak summer—this is a working dairy, not a staffed hut with fixed hours.
Typically open June to September, but hours and days vary by season and dairy operations; phone ahead to check.
Hike from Grindelwald village in 1.5 hours via the Eiger trail, or 2 hours from Alpiglen; the route is straightforward and well-marked.
Serves simple alpine dairy food—fresh cheese, milk products, and seasonal dishes—but has no overnight beds or showers.
Yes; the approach is gentle and popular with families doing day hikes, making it ideal as a lunch stop rather than an overnight destination.
Location
46.7038, 7.2704
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3.6
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Quick Facts
- Season
- Tu-Fr 10:00-23:00; Sa-Su 09:00-23:00
Facilities
Meals served
Contact & Booking
- Phone
- +41 26 412 12 82
- Website
- http://www.grosserschwyberg.ch
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