Chalet

Family friendly, charming, traditional Swiss Alpine Chalet

Chalet in Grindelwald

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Location

Exceptional

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

Parking available
Washer
Barbecue grill
Pet-friendly
Kitchen
Outdoor space

Place, First Cable Car
Place, First Station
Place, Grindelwald Grund Gondola

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

Family friendly, charming, traditional Swiss Alpine Chalet

Chalet Robles provides the best of both worlds: Located between the majestic mountains and Grindelwald village, the chalet is set on picturesque walking trails in the alpine meadows, yet conveniently a stone's throw away from Bergstation Bort (1570 m.a.s.l.) on the Grindelwald Firstbahn cablecars.
The Chalet can comfortably accomodate up to 7 people. You can relax in a traditional, cosy, well equipped chalet where you can quickly feel at home. You can enjoy your meals on the wrap-round south facing terrace, with an outstanding panoramic view of the Jungfrau Region.

A range of trails for walkers of all abilities and fitness levels starts right outside the front door. The trails take you through pine forests, across river streams and along lakes.
In the summer you will have the area to yourself after the cable lift has closed for the day, and everyone has gone home. In winter you can step out on the ski slopes that run past the house!
During the holiday seasons there is also a restaurant and children's play area by the cable car station.
The chalet floods with warmth and light, taking in fantastic views from the kitchen, living areas and bedrooms.

Please note that the chalet is not situated in Grindelwald village itself. Access to Grindelwald village takes 20 minutes by cable car or auto car, or a 50 minute walking trail, downhill. Outside the operating hours of the cable lift, access to the chalet is only possible by car, but only in the Summer.

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washing machine

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Parking available

Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 12:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)

Well behaved pets are welcome.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

As the chalet is made of wood, extra care is asked of our guests in relation to candles and fire. Never leave candles unattended. Smoking is not permi

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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts cash

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Grindelwald

Located in Grindelwald, this chalet is in the mountains. First Station and Mystery Rooms are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Eiger and Lake Brienz. Bussalp and Sportzentrum Grindelwald are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging.

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Grindelwald

What's nearby

First Flyer - 8 min drive - 1.8 km
First Cable Car - 9 min drive - 3.8 km
Sportzentrum Grindelwald - 11 min drive - 4.5 km
First Station - 12 min drive - 2.1 km
Grindelwald Grund Gondola - 14 min drive - 5.9 km

Getting around

Grindelwald Station - 14 min drive
Bern (BRN-Belp) - 83 min drive

Restaurants

‪Da Salvi - ‬14 min drive
‪Eigerbean - ‬15 min drive
‪Bergrestaurant First - ‬15 min drive
‪Golden India - ‬14 min drive
‪Bebbis - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family friendly, charming, traditional Swiss Alpine Chalet pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Family friendly, charming, traditional Swiss Alpine Chalet?

Check-in begins at 12:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family friendly, charming, traditional Swiss Alpine Chalet?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family friendly, charming, traditional Swiss Alpine Chalet located?

Situated in the mountains, this chalet is within 3 miles (5 km) of Grindel Ski Lift, First Station and First Flyer. Oberjoch Ski Lift and First Cable Car are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.8

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Alexis B.

31 Aug, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our family had a wonderful stay. The chalet is as pictured, clean, and in a lovely remote location yet close enough to get out when we wanted to explore. Having lots of space to run and explore plus the playground nearby was great for our two young children.

Stayed 16 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reinier B.

10 Aug, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in

Chalet on the mountain

This Chalet is beautifully located next to the gondola up to First. It has views of the Eiger from the deck. The chalet is well equipped; we were very grateful we could borrow hiking sticks since the airline lost our luggage!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Derrick R.

8 Jul, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful swiss mountain experience

Our family of 6 had a wonderful stay. The views were amazing. Grindelwald is a very busy tourist town but here you are secluded in a quiet mountain chalet staring at the Eiger. Amazing. The one down side is the narrow roads up the mountain shared with tourist scooters.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carl P., Liberty, North Carolina, USA

3 Oct, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magical mountain getaway

Our stay was flawless - we woke to the mountains, fresh air and cow bells . Our. Host thought of our questions before we asked them . The house was fully stocked with everything you would expect. The car ride was much better than what we were expecting from prior reviews- completely paved no problems at all. We had a a wonderful time we found it easy to make this a base for visiting surrounding towns either by car or train / gondola - all very easy Thank you Henri

Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim T.

12 Sept, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Outstanding Views

The chalet is lovely & the views are amazing! The owner communicates very well & responded quickly to issues we had. He had a friend call to help us with the dishwasher as we could not get it to work. We never could get it running, but not a big deal. We just did the old fashion way of hand washing! The road is a bit narrow & there were lots of tourist on Trottibikes, who were oblivious to there surroundings…need patience getting around them. All in all we would recommend this lovely place.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dom B.

18 Aug, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful views and tranquility

We had a wonderful 7 day stay. Great hikes from the chalet and easy access to the lifts to go up or down into town. The views are breathtaking and we found we did less excursions than we had planned as we were happy to enjoy the open veranda and incredible mountains. Grindelwald was busy but the peace offered with this higher up location was just want we were after. I highly recommend this one. We will be back!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eva K.

31 Aug, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unforgettable holiday in wonderful Chalet Robles

Chalet Robles was a very beautiful place to stay with the most breath-taking views all around. The chalet was very comfortable, home feeling atmosphere, in beautiful all wooden design, very well equipped and spacious. We have enjoyed our breakfasts and suppers on the porch and did not know where to look first as at every angle the views were simply breath-taking with magnificent mountains on the horizon. We were extremely lucky with the weather enjoying five incredible days with blue sky, sun and no clouds. We did several easy to moderate hikes in the surrounding area around Grindelwald suitable for pensioners and post-long covid members of our group and enjoyed every moment. Our host was very accommodating, helpful and welcoming. We would absolutely love to come again.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandra G.

6 Sept, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sehr schönes Alpenchalet

Gemütliches Chalet oberhalb Grindelwald. Gut geeignet für Wanderungen und zum Erholen abseits von Hektik. Hervorragende Aussicht in die Bergwelt rund um Grindelwald. Sehr gut ausgestattet mit allem was es braucht in der Küche, im Wohnraum und auf der Terrasse. Sehr sauber und gemütlich eingerichtet. Gondelbahn und Mittelstation Bort in der Nähe. Wir haben die Ferien sehr genossen.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Laetitia R.

28 Aug, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A perfect base for quiet hiking holidays

The chalet is perfectly situated close to the gondolas that will take you to First or Grindelwald but also very quiet in the evening as hardly no one else lives in the area. It has an amazing view, contains everything you may need and is very comfortable. We loved every moment there!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kathrin L.

26 Aug, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

Staying at Chalet Robles is wonderful and cozy. We loved the family atmosphere, you can feel at home upon arrival, nothing missed. Fully equipped, very well taken care off, thank you very much for sharing your magic place!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ian W.

26 Aug, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect place to stay

Chalet Robles was perfect for our family holiday, with our 3 teenage boys. We enjoyed every aspect of the chalet, the location, the facilities, and the cosy feel of the house. Henri was a great host, particularly answering questions before our stay. The drive up to the chalet was narrow and steep but once there it was idillic. Would highly recommend to anyone who wants to explore the mountains in the day and return to cook, play cards and relax in the evening. Thank you Henri and family!

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Annemarie v.

16 Aug, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Mooi chalet aan het eind van een gevaarlijke weg.

Het was een prettig huis met een schitterend uitzicht. De rit naar boven was af en toe gevaarlijk door de steps die naar beneden sjeesden en niet altijd rekening hielden met de auto's.

Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Daniel S.

18 Jun, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wunderbare Zeit in der schönen Schweizer Bergwelt

Die Beschreibung und die Bilder auf der Webseite entsprechen genau dem Zustand des Chalet. Die Kommunikation mit dem Besitzer ist exzeptionell und wir fühlten und von Anfang an willkommen. Das Chalet ist sehr sauber und familienfreundlich eingerichtet. Zudem bietet das Chalet alles, was man in einem gemütlichen Zuhause braucht. Leider war das Wetter nicht wie erhofft aber das zeichnet dieses charmante und schöne Chalet aus. Auch bei regnerischen Wetter lässt es sich gemütlich im Chalet sein. Wir werden sicher wieder kommen und können dieses Chalet voller Charme und einem gewissen Spirit sehr Geren weiterempfehlen. The description and the pictures on the website correspond exactly to the condition of the chalet. Communication with the owner is exceptional and we felt welcome from the beginning. The chalet is very clean and family-friendly and also offers everything you need in a cozy home. Unfortunately, the weather was not as hoped for, but this is what honored this charming and beautiful chalet. Even in rainy weather, you can be comfortable in the chalet. We will be back for sure and can recommend this chalet full of charm and a certain spirit to everyone. La description et les photos sur le site Internet correspondent exactement à l'état du chalet. La communication avec le propriétaire est exceptionnelle et nous nous sommes sentis les bienvenus dès l'arrivée. Le chalet est très propre et familial et offres également tout ce dont vous avez besoin dans une maison confortable. Malheureusement, le beau temps n'était pas comme nous l' avons souhaité, mais ça n’a rien enlevé au charme de ce beau chalet. Même par temps de pluie, vous pouvez être à l'aise dans le chalet. Nous reviendrons à coup sûr et pouvons recommander ce chalet plein de charme et un certain esprit à tout le monde.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

David B.

30 Jul, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

fantastic chalet off the beaten path

Our family of 4 found this charming chalet perfectly situated and well equipped for our weeklong summer stay. Location is ideal if you want a quiet spot with easy access to Grindelwald/Interlaken etc. Bort gondola station is 1 minute walk, and if you're comfortable with mountain driving (single track two way path) driving up is no problem (obtain permits - ask ahead). Spectacular views of Mittelhorn, Shreckhorn and Eiger from windows and terrace. Dozens of great hikes right out the front door, or up the Gondola to start off from First. Bort Berghaus has a delicious menu when you want to take a break from cooking in the nicely equipped kitchen. (As always with vacation rentals, if you cook, bring your own knives) Owner was super helpful and responsive when VRBO app failed to deliver critical check-in infos. Highly recommend if you want a quiet retreat away from the hubbub, with all services an easy 10 minute drive/gondola ride down the hill. Skiing here in winter must be equally spectacular.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Roslyn S.

15 Jul, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another super stay

Thanks again Henri for another super stay in Chalet Robles. We love the location, feels like we are alone on the mountain in the evening but so conveniently close to the gondola. We literally did everything this trip - first flyer, first glider, new bouncy air bag at First, the mountain carts, rodelbahn, rafting, high line climbing .... a brilliant time, thanks for your organisation and hope to be back next year.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gail G.

1 Jul, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Chalet in Idyllic Setting

We loved our one week stay in this beautiful chalet. It was a perfect location for our hiking excursions each day. The chalet itself was very comfortable, with plenty of room for our family. We especially loved sitting on the terrace in the warm sun looking at the beautiful scenery. We often ate our meals on the terrace, as well. Henri was a wonderful host. We hope to return someday!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Virginia B.

24 Aug, 2018

Awesome Experience and House

We coulld not have selected a better place to spend our holildays. This house is place in an stunning enviroment. We will never forget the sunsets spent in the balcony looking at glaciars, green valleys and great mountains while having a beer&wine. House was perfect. Clean and tidy, really confortable and equiped with all that you may need and more. The place where it is has the perfect combination between intimacy and accessibility to near villages as it is also close to a Cable Car. A really peaceful place but well comunnicated. It also has 2 restaurants walking distance, just in case you feel like having dinner outside, and a beautiful playgroung made of wood where our children have spent fun moments. We have been continiously in contact with the owner and his mother, and both have taken care we have all that we need and we were feeling perfect in their home. Very close and nice people. House is better than pictures here show. The area has full of any kind of activities. Imposible to get bored. So yes, It is really an experience to spend some days in this house. We have felt like home. Very good choice for families with children but also for groups of friends. I strongly recommend it !!

10/10 Excellent

Coralie T.

22 Aug, 2018

Wonderful holiday

We enjoyed a lovely week in this comfortable and well-equipped chalet above Grindelwald. The location worked very well for us a family of 2 adults and 4 children and we enjoyed all the amenities available both near and far using our travel passes. We would definitely return.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Alissa V.

27 Jun, 2018

A cozy, semi-remote chalet with incredible views!

Chalet Robles is unforgettable. I cannot even describe the breathtaking views we woke up to each day (even in bad weather). I wish I could add pictures to this review, as it would completely sell you! The communication from Henri (as well as his sweet mother via phone while we were there) was outstanding. He's a very kind, gracious host and incredibly responsive from start to finish. The chalet fit our family of 7 very well, with room for all to be comfy. We cooked meals there often and took advantage of the fondue set as well. We spent a lot of time on the patio, just soaking up the sun and views. It's pretty neat to watch the gondola run during the day. There are also cows all around, which my kids just loved. While it is in the hills above Grindelwald, there are many things to do very close by - the scooter bikes, the downhill carts as well as a few others that are easily accessible using the Bort station that is literally at your feet. One of our favorites was the park - not only was my 3 year old obsessed with playing there, the scenery (and in turn, the incredible pictures of him playing) is just breathtaking. We go to parks all over the world and this one was definitely our favorite! Only a few small negatives that are worth mentioning - When we arrived, the chateau was completely dark and closed up (no shutters open, no welcome, etc). I was worried for a split second I had made the wrong choice. BUT, once we popped the windows open and let the light in, it was easy to see what a lovely, clean home we had come to. The driveway is just very tall grass, so when wet it is a bit unpleasant to walk on from the car, but that's a small aside. The hot water only works up until a certain amount used, so we had to alternate showers each day. We managed and it was okay. The wifi is iffy, but if you're coming here to be on your phone/computer, you're in the wrong spot! And possibly the only thing that actually really bothered us on this stay - the drive up to the chalet. It's a long, winding, one lane, tiny road that technically really isn't much of a road, very tight fit. That in itself was uncomfortable, but what made it worse was the people on the scooter bikes. They are everywhere, all day until the evening. Some don't move out of the way, some kind of do, but having to stop every few minutes (and not kill anyone) was stressful. The positives FAR outweigh any negatives, and I definitely would stay again. This home is fantastic!!!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Carole H.

17 Aug, 2017

A wonderfully peaceful summer chalet

Our family really enjoyed our stay in this family chalet, it was immaculate, with all the home from home amenities. The layout of the chalet was perfect for our two adult boys who came with us. The views from the supper table were amazing, there was a great balcony and the ski lifts were only a short walk away. We got a pass from the very useful tourist information office in Grindelwald as this allowed us to travel to many locations by lift, train and bus. Grindelwald is busy with a lot going on and it was nice to retreat to the Chalet of an evening. The local Bort restaurant is very good, highly recommended. Grindelwald is a place to access a lot of must do things - we went by train to the top of the Jungfrau and stepped out onto snow, we had thick snow ontop of the Mannilichen-a favourite place and snow in August at the beautiful lake Bachesee. We saw lots of wildlife - a highlight on the Marmot trail were three baby ones. The chalet is positioned quite high up the mountain so this should be anticipated but you don't need your car to access most of the activities which is really quite relaxing. A lovely holiday. Thanks to the family for letting us stay and being good at sharing information and answering queries.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

31 Jul, 2017

lovely family chalet

Very cozy place; a gondola ride from grindelwald .. its about 10 minutes , after 6 the cablecar stops in the summer. Then the playground just below is all yours. A small hike up you can bbq by a stream. Older kids enjoyed the scooter ride & step ride downhill. A minor was the internet connection was limited /slow . The house has all for those who like to cook which we really liked as many rentals come with the bare minimum. We also really enjoyed the gletcher slucht visit very close to grindelwald ; 10 min bus from first station. Great place !

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tanja L.

1 Mar, 2017

Here you can relax

Chalet Robles offers everything it promises. Its really a lovely chalet where you can enjoy your holiday in quit and peace. The owners are very friendly and helpful. We really enjoyed our holiday in Chalet Robles an maybe we will back in a year.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Koenraad D.

28 Feb, 2017

Geweldig

Prachtig huis dat direct aanvoelt als een thuis. De omgeving is wondermooi en de verhuurders zijn super behulpzaam. Een echte aanrader. Wij keren zeker nog eens terug.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mike B., La Jolla, California

22 Aug, 2016

Beautiful Mountain Home

Stunning location. This beautiful home was cozy and fit our family of six very comfortably. Many outdoor activities just outside the front door- hiking trails pass the home. Short lift ride to center city. Nice restaurant 200 meters away. Will be returning to this home again.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Stefan B.

4 Mar, 2016

Wonderful ski vacation in a lovely chalet

The chalet was an ideal place for us to spend our ski vacation. It is located in the "First" ski area, which is the smaller of the two ski areas in Grindelwald, but that side of the valley is in the sun all day long. The chalet is located directly in the ski resort, very close to the cable car station. For ski hungry kids, who wante to be the first on the slopes, this was ideal. And it was just perfect to ski down literally in front of the door. However, once the cable cars finish around 4:15, then there's no way to get down to the town or up again (unless you walk). For us, this was a plus. Sitting outside in the cold, looking at the stars, seeing a fox crossing the path in front of the house, all that was an additional asset. And if you wish to walk, there's a winter walk just outside the door that takes you through the woods or up the mountain. The chalet is quite charming, is equipped with everything that's needed and in good shape, despite the age of its interior. It's clearly a family home so you should not mind the personal book shelf and some family pictures. There's a living room, a veranda with a view of the Eiger Nordwand, Wetterhorn and Schreckhorn, a sizeable kitchen, a table for 8 ideal for playing games, good mattresses on the beds (including heating for the bed), two showers/restrooms. For us it was ideal, and I would not hesitate to come back. You just need to get organised when you arrive to get your luggage and food for the week up. But the staff at the cable car is very helpful and will assist you. So, clearly a recommended vacation home.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2016

About the host

Hosted by Henri

Why they chose this property

This wonderful chalet was built by my grandparents who fell in love with the area in the sixties and seventies. It is a vacation home that has been passed down the generations, and I have wonderful memories from all my family stays during the past 45 years. It is a real house with all the creature comforts, and not a cabin just for the night.

What makes this property unique

The chalet is unique because, although it has access to Grindelwald within 20 minutes, it really lies in the middle of the mountains. After the day-visitors have left and the cable car stops, you virtually have the wide area to yourself. The sights of the majestic snow-capped Alps, and sounds (of actual silence) are something to behold. You get fresh air, can actually see the stars at night, and the only thing you can hear is the distant rushing of the mountain stream.