Hotel Kreuz & Post
Hotel Kreuz & Post in Grindelwald, Switzerland, is a traditional, family-run 4-star hotel known for its warm hospitality and excellent location in the heart of the village. It offers a great blend of alpine charm, comfort, and modern amenities, making it a popular choice for skiers and outdoor enthusiasts.
The family-run nature of the hotel adds to its charm, with personalized and friendly service being a key highlight. The traditional Swiss alpine decor and warm ambiance make it a welcoming retreat for guests.
Dining
The hotel boasts several dining options:
- Restaurant Kreuz & Post: Offers a fine dining experience with a focus on local Swiss and international cuisine. It’s well-regarded for its high-quality dishes made with fresh ingredients.
- Panorama Restaurant: Located on the roof terrace, it offers spectacular views of the mountains and is a great spot for a meal or drinks.
- Pizzeria and Bar: For a more casual option, the hotel has a pizzeria serving delicious pizzas and other Italian favorites.
- Challi-Stübli: This rustic-style restaurant serves traditional Swiss dishes like fondue and raclette.
Wellness and Spa
The hotel features a small rooftop wellness area, including a sauna, steam bath, whirlpool, and relaxation room. It’s a great spot to unwind after a day of skiing or hiking. Guests can also enjoy massage services.
Worth Knowing
- Resort tax is payable locally and is approximately CHF 5.25 per person per night
- Reduced entrance fee to nearby sports centre and swimming pool
What We Like About Hotel Kreuz & Post in Grindelwald
Overall, Hotel Kreuz & Post is a great choice if you’re looking for a comfortable, centrally-located hotel with excellent dining and wellness options, all while enjoying the beauty of Grindelwald and the surrounding Alps.
Features
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Terrace
- Sauna
- Steam room
- Wifi
- Ski lockers
- Conference
View on map
Hotel Kreuz & Post is located in the centre of Grindelwald only a few metres from the train station.
Hotel Kreuz and Post
The 49 rooms at Hotel Kreuz & Post are cozy, traditionally decorated with alpine wood accents, and offer stunning views of the surrounding mountains, including the iconic Eiger. Some rooms have balconies where you can enjoy the breathtaking scenery.
Standard Rooms
Twin or double room with bath/shower, WC, hairdryer, radio, TV, safe, telephone and Mini fridge
Superior Room & Superior Room Eiger View With Balcony
Twin or double room with bath/shower, WC, hairdryer, radio, TV, safe, telephone and Mini fridge
Deluxe Room & Deluxe Room Eiger View With Balcony
Twin or double room with great views, with bath/shower, WC, hairdryer, radio, TV, safe, telephone and Mini fridge
Facilities
- Sauna
- Steam bath
- Whirlpool
- Relaxation area
- Massage (payable locally)
- Fine dining Restaurant
- Challi-Stübli, traditional Swiss dishes
- Snack Bar at hotel entrance with takeaway food
- Apero Bar
- Conferance room for up to 20 people
- Sky deck roof terrace
Board Basis
Bed & Breakfast or Half board (Choice of 5 courses from the half board menu)
Transfers
- Swiss rail transfers
Resort guide
Grindelwald
The resort
- Resort height - 1034m
- Highest point - 2970m
Ski area
- Grindelwald ski area (First and Kleine Scheidegg - Mannlichen - Wengen) - 170km of piste
- Jungfrau ski area - 220km
- Tobogganing and hiking trails - 150km
Slopes
Grindelwald is best for intermediate skiers with plenty of cruisy runs and fast lifts up on the mountain. The First ski area has gentler slopes to explore.
There is a zip line and an eagle flyer that are included in the lift pass on the First area. As well as pedestrian viewpoints and walkways to enjoy.
- Blue runs 23%
- Red runs 62%
- Black runs 15%
Lifts
- 45 in Jungfrau ski area
- Upgraded Mannlichen gondola
- New Eiger Express Gondola
Season lengthEarly December to mid-April
Resort ratings
- Beginners - 3/5
- Intermediates - 4/5
- Experts - 2/5
- Snowboarders - 3/5
- Fast lifts - 4/5
- Après - 3/5
- Eating out - 3/5
- Charm - 4/5
- Scenery - 5/5
- Non-ski activities - 4/5
Activities
Cross-country skiing | snowshoeing | winter hiking | pedestrian lift pass | tobogganing | zip-wire | watch ice hockey | curling | indoor rope park | sports centre with pool | scenic flights from Mannlichen | train to the highest railway station in Europe | ice skating | local museum | tubing | tandem paragliding
Transfer times (by rail)
- Bern - 1 hour 30 minutes - 2 hours (very limited flights to this airport)
- Zurich - 2 hours 30 minutes
- Geneva - 3 hours 30 minutes to 4 hours 30 minutes
Grindelwald lift pass
- 3 day lift pass from £136
- 6 day lift pass from £233
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