Visiting Gimmelwald, One of Switzerland’s Most Charming Alpine Villages — from Romanshorn by Train
Switzerland has stunning alpine gems, but few places capture that “storybook mountain village” feel like Gimmelwald. Hidden on a clifftop in the Lauterbrunnen Valley, this tiny village is car-free, peaceful, and full of old-world charm. Here’s how we travelled to Gimmelwald from Romanshorn by train and what we did during our three-day and two-night stay. Day 1: Romanshorn to Gimmelwald We began our journey on a Monday morning at the end of July 2024, catching a train from Romanshorn and travelling across the country toward the Bernese Alps. After a scenic ride through central Switzerland, we arrived in Interlaken Ost in the late morning. From there, we transferred to a train heading toward Lauterbrunnen, a village famous for its dramatic cliffs and waterfalls. If you’re planning a similar trip, you can easily check train schedules using the official SBB railway website: SBB Network – IC81 Line We took a break for lunch at one of the charming restaurants in Lauterbrunnen. It...