Berggasthaus First

Bernese Oberland


Early birds can catch a spectacular sunrise by overnighting in a rustic dorm at Berggasthaus First by the First cable-car summit station. The well-kept, pine-clad dorms and rooms are brilliantly located for experiencing the summit before the crowds rock up. It's worth shelling out the extra for half-board.


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