Hospizbahn

This funicular of the Power plant Oberhasli AG can now also be booked by our guests and offers an unforgettable experience in the high alpine Grimselwelt.

In summer

Our Hospizbahn takes hikers from the Grimsel Hospiz down to the Sommerloch and the hiking trail towards Rätrichsbodensee and Handeck in just a few minutes.

In winter

Exclusively for our hotel guests: the Hospizbahn is the last stage of the adventurous journey to the snow-covered Winter Oasis at the Alpinhotel Grimsel Hospiz. 

Mountain railways info

Opening hours

6. Juni – 25. Oktober 2026

08.00 – 21.30, self-drive operation

Prices

Adults CHF 8.- per trip
Children 6-15 years CHF 4.- per trip

Tickets

Tickets can be purchased online, at the Grimseltor Tourist Center in Innertkirchen, at the reception of the Grimsel Hospiz Alpine Hotel and at the ticket machines in the Grimsel Hospiz Visitor Center and at the valley station of the Hospizbahn.
Accepted means of payment at the ticket machines: EC and credit cards, REKA and postcard, Twint.

A subsequent change, exchange or refund of the purchase price is not possible.

Location and arrival

The valley station is located in the Summerloch between the Rätrichsboden and Grimselsee lakes.
The mountain station is located in the Grimsel Hospiz visitor center.

The Hospizbahn can be reached by car or post bus.

Postbus stop Grimsel Hospiz

Arrival by car

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Equipment

We recommend sturdy shoes and weatherproof clothing. Temperatures and weather conditions can change quickly in the mountains.

Prerequisites

The mountain trails require surefootedness and a head for heights.

The Hospizbahn is not suitable for wheelchairs or baby carriages. It is self-propelled and is operated by the guests themselves. It is not possible to store luggage.

Catering

You can enjoy a meal before or after your visit at the Hotel Grimsel Hospiz and the Hotel and Nature Resort Handeck.

The team will be happy to take your reservation
(www.grimselwelt.ch/grimselhotels). Tel. 033 982 36 11 or hotels@grimselwelt.ch

Capacity

8 people per trip

Dogs

Dogs are allowed on the Hospizbahn and travel free of charge.

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