Gimmelwald

Not far from Wengen, the tiny village of Gimmelwald sits in a year-round Alpine wonderland. In winter, you can ski in and out of many of the houses here. In summer, the surrounding mountainsides offer hiking opportunities galore.

There’s no road access here – the only way in and out are via cable car and by foot. However, there are some public accommodations, including a hostel, bed and breakfast, and boutique hotel. Even if you don’t stay the night, the spectacular mountain and valley views alone are worth the trip.