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Gday petra, walter, nicole and michy! I was thinking about gimmelwald today and realised i havent even wrote on here yet :( Pretty bad of me.
Anyway all i can really say is that there are only a handful of things I think about everyday of my life, and one of them is Gimmelwald and you 4. I love you all and I miss you all the time.
Lots of love.
Jimbo! <jimbo_james23@hotmail.com>
Melbourne, Vic Australia - Monday, March 10, 2008 at 01:26:15 (EDT)

Wow first visit here in summer 07 next visit is for 2-3 week in summer 08. I advise anyone who wants to got to Gimmelwald to take double the cash so can stay for longer after you realize how good this place is. Really, it is the best place iv'e ever been!!
Joel Baxter <captinfat@hotmail.co.uk>
Frome, Somerset England - Friday, January 18, 2008 at 18:03:06 (EDT)

I miss you Brunner family! I miss you Gimmelwald! Hope you find some time to play in the schnee. XOXOXO.
Natalie
Snohomish, WA USA - Sunday, January 13, 2008 at 05:26:30 (EDT)

7 MORE MONTHS! I get so excited about gimmelwald that I want to smoke a bowl, quit my job, hop on a plane, take that awesome little train from Interlaken, buy my gondola ticket and just stare at the most beautiful place on Earth.
Jamie <doccajones@hotmail.com>
San Francisco, CA USA - Tuesday, November 27, 2007 at 17:52:47 (EDT)

What can I say about this place that hasn't been said already? The Mountain Hostel is so cosy and friendly, and Gimmelwald is just so breathtakingly beautiful. Without question the best two nights of my month-long trip to Europe, and I only wish I'd stayed longer. Will definately be back one day.
Chris Chorley <c_chorley@hotmail.com >
Burnley, Lancashire UK - Wednesday, November 14, 2007 at 11:50:02 (EDT)

Every time I look at my pictures from here I miss it so much. I have no clue when or how but I will be back in the next few years!
Jake W <jake8686@hotmail.com >
San Diego, CA USA - Thursday, November 1, 2007 at 01:31:33 (EDT)

All I do is think about the berner oberland. 9 months until summer!
Jamie <doccajones@hotmail.com>
San Francisco, CA USA - Thursday, September 20, 2007 at 16:40:51 (EDT)

This was definitely one of our favorite highlights of our month long trip across Europe in June. The atmosphere both in the hostel, and outside made us stay 2 extra days. Thanks for the honeymoon suite.
Tyler and Vanessa <BurtonPark7@yahoo.com>
Madison, WI USA - Sunday, September 9, 2007 at 10:12:21 (EDT)

Note to all hostellers: If you have any photos you'd like to add to the website, please e-mail them to us. Thank you!
Alex Galitsky (the webmaster)
New York, NY USA - Sunday, August 19, 2007 at 23:05:12 (EDT)

We had the time of our lives. Petra and Walter making it most memorable...
Heather & Chad <Hangotti@hotmail.com>
Vienna, VA USA - Monday, June 11, 2007 at 15:05:12 (EDT)

Guten Abend Petra, der Freitagabend und die Pizza waren wiederum super !! Wünsche Dir ein kurzweiligens Weekend....

Gruss aus der Nachbarschaft......
Wisu <alois.doeoes@hispeed.ch>
Kriens, Schweiz - Friday, May 04, 2007 at 15:54:24 (EDT)

Hey Petra,
nicht mehr sauer sein... Ich hatte dich wirklich nicht erkannt beim Frühstück. (Ich guck morgens aber auch noch nicht so genau nach einsamen Frauen). Die Erinnerung kam erst einige Alzheimer später. In Barcelona wird mir das nicht passieren!?
Jetzt war ich auf Eurer Seite und hab viele schöne Fotos gefunden, ...gefehlt hat mir ein bischen die Beschreibung des Hauses und eine Vortsellung des Teams dort. Aber schön scheints schon zu sein da oben in Gimmelwald!
A guate Zitt für Euch und vielleicht bis bald mal

Jürgen <juergen.baur@internationaler-bund.de>
Stuttgart, Deutschland - Wednesday, March 28, 2007 at 08:47:54 (EDT)

Hello Petra, Walter, Nicole and Michelle!!!

How are you? I'm in Australia right now and was speaking to a friend in Switzerland. I told her she HAD to go there, that it is easily one of the most beautiful places in the world...hopefully she'll be there soon!!

E-mail me back so that I have you address...can't wait to talk to you more!!!

Lots of love,

Alanna.
Alanna <alannastravels@gmail.com>
Toronto, ON Canada - Saturday, February 03, 2007 at 21:24:32 (EST)

I get sad and happy thinking about gimmelwald. easily the most beautiful natural scenery i've seen in person and i'm itching to get back!
Neil
Toronto, ON Canada - Tuesday, January 02, 2007 at 17:10:31 (EST)

I miss this place so much...my husband and I were engaged here May 19th, 2005 and our special moment was shared by a very friendly gray and white cat. Our little engagement cat. Can't wait to get back here. Thanks.
Amanda Emerson <amandarosev@yahoo.com>
Miami, OK USA - Thursday, December 28, 2006 at 23:11:23 (EST)

Salü Petra und Co.
Ganz liebi Grüessli vo bi üs!
Hei-t-ir scho Schnee? Isch es guet gangä dä Summer? Hei-t-ir au chli Ferie gha? Wie got's eune Meitschi? üsi wachsä wie Spargle!!! I dänke-n-a euch und hoffe es got nech guet!!
Wenn cha-n-i ächt glii einisch cho... heaven knows!!
Aues liebe! Annette und Co.
Annette Niess <freddyniess@neuf.fr>
Haubourdin, France - Monday, November 13, 2006 at 08:33:17 (EST)

Petra and Walter,
Sorry I took me so long to write. Anyone considering coming here should stop considering, and just go. It is an experience you will never forget. The place is great, the people are even better. What in incredible experience. Can't wait to come back. Thanks so much to everyone who made my Gimmelwald trip so amazing.
Landon
Landon Roberts <Landonmroberts@hotmail.com>
Ketchikan, Ak USA - Friday, November 10, 2006 at 19:46:41 (EST)

After backpacking Europe for several months on the smallest of budgets, I can honestly say that this hostel is in every way superior to any other. The views, the hikes, the boots of beer...It's INCREDIBLE!!!
Jonathan <jhenley87@gmail.com>
New Port Richey, FL USA - Tuesday, November 07, 2006 at 21:27:48 (EST)

Best place in the world, a must for outdoor lover, great trails, hikes, wildlife, rockclimbing, mountain biking, it has it all and its BEAUTIFUL!! A serious must. Was gonna stay two nights, stayed four.
kory snake
rama reserve, on canada - Tuesday, October 03, 2006 at 21:08:03 (EDT)

Great place to stay. Met Rick Steves there and actually ended up in one of his books. Am pictured on a split log bench outside the Mountain Hostel one early morning wrapped in one of their wool blankets with the snow-capped summer peaks in the background. Fabulous memory. Will visit again one day. Go if you can!!!
Stephanie <stephaniesmithsharpe@yahoo.com>
Grand Rapids, MI USA - Saturday, September 30, 2006 at 22:57:46 (EDT)

If you happen to see the dark haired American gal named Kate who likes movies about transvestites, please tell her that Joel from the States said hello. She should be staying at the hostel sometime around sept. 26. Cheers...
Joel Welsh <boxblue@charter.net>
Leicester, nc USA - Monday, September 25, 2006 at 15:29:09 (EDT)

Yes, I am still looking over this site. All is well. Working in New York. Come down any time from Canadia! By the way, Mountain Hostel rules! You ain't gonna find a better hospitality and scenery anywhere else...in the world!
Alex Galitsky
Brooklyn, NY USA - Friday, September 22, 2006 at 18:34:49 (EDT)

Russian man....are you still looking after this site? How are you mate?
Jason Chenier <jkchenier@shaw..ca>
sault ste marie, on Canada - Thursday, September 21, 2006 at 20:50:26 (EDT)

Well just had my second trip to Gimmelwald and i have to say, this place is just amazing. If anyone wants the number one place in switzerland (for me one of the best in western europe), you gota come here. Cheers Jeff for helping me reach the peak!
Dave <viper2980@hotmail.com>
Wandin, Vic Australia - Saturday, August 12, 2006 at 09:44:13 (EDT)

My brother and I spent a night at this amazing hostel during the last week of November. We feel lucky to have been there with snow on the ground! We woke up to snow falling from the sky as well! Wonderful! We will be back again!! I'm going to reserve the "honey moon" suite for my wife and I!!! I hope the PodCast brings you more people, like it brought us to you!
Chris Slack <cslack@ev1.net>
Humble, TX USA - Wednesday, December 28, 2005 at 16:44:28 (EST)

It is almost our 6 month aniversary since my husband, Brent, and I got married in Gimmelwald. Petra and Walter helped to create the most amazing wedding day complete with a three course wedding feast, live entertainment, and a three tier Swiss chocolate wedding cake. Our Gimmelwald
Wedding was more perfect than I could have ever imagined.
Thank you Petra, Walter, and Veronica for making my dream wedding come true.
Can't wait to come back,
Ashley Walburn <agreaves22@hotmail.com>
Chico, CA USA - Sunday, December 04, 2005 at 22:08:53 (EST)

hello... i stayed in g-wald last may, and let me tell you it was by far the best experience of my entire europe trip! i can not tell you how fun the hostel was, the people i met, the hikes i went on, the hosts i had, the food i ate. i have told everyone i know to go to g-wald. i will be sure to return soon and hope that eugee will be there! onward schapelle corby!!! may you be set free with due justice!! see you soon walter and petra! thank you for the good times in the past and those to come, keep up the good work!
Tom <tsherman14@hotmail.com>
Ames, IA USA - Saturday, November 05, 2005 at 02:38:10 (EST)

hello, we saw the pictures of the hostel and the hot tub, and decided to come and hike in November!
So, please please please, let us enjoy the hot tub then as well... please? We'll bring a nice special Belgian beer for you!
two hiking friends
Belgium - Wednesday, October 26, 2005 at 06:14:19 (EDT)

Thanks for opening my eyes to what pure beauty can be...
a little elitess but other wise see ya next year. :)
Jeremy Martinez <karmakillsbears@yahoo.com>
san antonio, tx usa - Saturday, October 01, 2005 at 17:46:08 (EDT)

waaaaahh. After hearing you on the radio, I miss you and the hostel even more. :( boo hooo hooooo I'm coming back next summer for sure--even if I have to charge it!
Natalie <natpaskovskis@hotmail.com>
Snohomish, WA USA - Tuesday, September 27, 2005 at 20:58:23 (EDT)

Ranger Bob survived the storm,I'm staying with my parents but I can't make my planned trip on sept 6. My house in New Orleans is under water. If anyone can help; clothes pants-waist-33 any clothes any donations welcome address Bob Smith P.O. Box 623 Mer Rouge, La 71261
robert smith <rangerbob9@hotmail.com>
new orleans, la USA - Friday, September 02, 2005 at 17:30:09 (EDT)

Gimmelwald is awesome!!! I came to your hostel thinking to stay 2 days and stayed 6! Had a blast and hope to come back next year.
Nick <Shaitan87(TAKETHISPARTOUT)@hotmail.com>
Vancouver, B.C Canada - Wednesday, August 31, 2005 at 12:55:39 (EDT)

WOW! I travelled Europe for 6 weeks....and stayed at Mountain Hostel for 5 days. Petra and Walter...you guys are the best! You honestly have helped me get a glimpse into heaven on earth...I love Gimmelwald, love Mountain Hostel, and I cant wait to come back.

Seth Kallen <themanwho31@aol.com>
Yardley, PA USA - Tuesday, August 09, 2005 at 17:24:21 (EDT)

Happy Swiss National Day! Thinking of you today...
Alex Galitsky <galitskyATaol.com>
Brooklyn, NY USA - Monday, August 01, 2005 at 15:41:44 (EDT)

Petra and Walter - A Hot Tub! Now people may never leave. Hope all is well in G. Best wishes from Tom, Kim, Morgan, Lauren, and Kaitlin from Kansas! ! !
Tom from Kansas <cfmpilot@aol.com>
Olathe, KS USA - Wednesday, June 22, 2005 at 15:14:37 (EDT)

I love this hostel and gimmelwald so much I am heading back for another visit. Everyone should come here if they are traveling around Europe!!!
Stacy Reichert <sreichs@hotmail.com>
Edmonton, Canada - Wednesday, June 15, 2005 at 17:24:45 (EDT)

After arriving here today I truly feel like my soul is going to burst through my skin..This is about my 40th hostel this year and nothing could compare to the MAGIC of this Mountain Hostel.. Its not just the location it is the entire package that astounds me.. I am so blessed to have discovered such a precious gem on my travel journey..
Sher <sher@shers-studio.com.au>
Sydney, NSW Australia - Friday, June 03, 2005 at 16:45:46 (EDT)

Excellent site, Good Work !
P.S.
Look my work strapon

Bob <bobharrison2005@hotmail.com>
New York, NY USA - Monday, May 30, 2005 at 13:53:15 (EDT)

Hey crouts,

I really enjoyed the trip there. I wish I had a couple of crout girls to join me in the hottub while I was there.

Siva
770.283.2559
Siva Jayaraman <siva.jayaraman@glenayre.com>
Duluth, GA USA - Sunday, May 29, 2005 at 18:22:22 (EDT)

OMG, a hottub! I'm so excited, I can't wait to get back. I'll be moving back to Germany (not, sadly, to Petra's favourite city- Berlin) ;) on the 13th of June, so I will see you all as soon as possible after that!

Richard
Richard Vaughn <rbvaughn@gmail.com>
Stanford, CA USA - Friday, May 27, 2005 at 18:12:56 (EDT)

PETRA,

I'm glad you didn't have the hot tub when I was there last! ;0) Could have been trouble. Ha!! Hope you guys are doing well. I can't wait to make the Gimmelwald trip again...can we make a fund?! HA HA
chris maness <chrismaness1@yahoo.com>
winter park, FL USA - Saturday, May 14, 2005 at 18:40:15 (EDT)

Sal?a und Walter!
Mi gits no! Euich au? I hoffe, dir heit e sch?Winter gha und dass jetz' glii d'Wiise vou Bloume si bi euch obä¡¡
Aues Liebi und Guete euch aune!
D'Annette us Frankriich
Annette Niess <annetteniess@à®¥uf.fr>
Haubourdin, France - Saturday, May 14, 2005 at 12:01:05 (EDT)

Petra & Walter,
Its been about two years since I was last at the Mountain Hostel, I had planned a two day stay and ended up staying for two weeks. The best two weeks of my life I have to say. Thank you for existing, thank you for your never ending hospitality, and thank you for opening my eyes to the alps. I will NEVER forget the experience. If you ever want to visit the wide open spaces of Texas, not that you need to leave switzerland to get that, but you are always welcome in my home. The website looks great, please keep adding pics to the site.
Best.
Michael <skinyourteeth@hotmail.com>
Austin, TX USA - Friday, May 13, 2005 at 17:01:10 (EDT)

I can't wait for my stay at Mountain Hostel this summer! I know it'll be the highlight of my backpacking trip to Europe...
Seth <themanwho31@aol.com>
Yardley, PA USA - Tuesday, May 10, 2005 at 19:00:55 (EDT)

I was broke awaiting work at Balmers in Interlaker, I ended up staying over 2 weeks in 1996. I still have great memories of this place. Essentially, where no where to go and with nothing to do, this place changes my life. Thank you for the great stay. I will return.
Kevin B
Halifax, NS Canada - Tuesday, April 26, 2005 at 19:33:48 (EDT)

Hey Everyone! I was just getting a bit homesick for Switzerland, so I thought I would log on and look at some pictures. Hi Petra, Walter, Nicole, and Michelle, if you see this! Oh, and a question for everyone: in September 2004 some photographers came by the hostel from Traveller (the British magazine). I don't know if they ever published those pix or an article. Anyone know? I'd appreciate hearing, and see you all again this summer!

Richard
3 days in 2001, 5 weeks (sept and oct) 2004
rbvaughn@gmail.com
Richard Vaughn <rbvaughn@gmail.com>
Stanford, CA USA - Tuesday, April 12, 2005 at 02:35:41 (EDT)

We were in Gimmelwald two years ago, and we loved it so much that we are returning there to get married in June. We can't wait to be back at the hostel in the amazing Swiss Alps. See you soon Petra and Walter!
Brent Walburn <BFWalb59@aol.com>
Chico, CA USA - Sunday, April 10, 2005 at 01:53:00 (EDT)

Regards, beautiful site
Bob <bob@wioy.com>
New York, NY USA - Sunday, April 03, 2005 at 01:21:06 (EST)

it was a really mad time in grindelwald, I will not forget it! And the hostel was great.
Irma Shinoda <Irma_shinoda@hotmail.com>
bern, swizz - Friday, April 01, 2005 at 12:28:15 (EST)

Just stopping by to see whats new.
Fiona <earlybird58@textilecity.net>
USA - Wednesday, March 30, 2005 at 10:26:04 (EST)

your hostel rocks thanks for such a great time

Matthew Beck <Beckermen@hotmail.com>
Bothell, WA USA - Monday, February 21, 2005 at 23:57:06 (EST)

What a great links page! I have not even seen the rest of the site since there is so much to look at on the links page. Good work. Aliya
Sigurd <Sigurd@benzole.com .>
usa - Monday, February 21, 2005 at 08:23:36 (EST)

Oooops my first comment attempt became rather cryptic due to a helpful toddler...so what I was really trying to convey is back in 1988 I was a 21yr old doing the backpacking adventure in the Uk and Europe. I visited many wonderful places with lots of stories to tell...however after all these years my 3 day stay at the hostel in Gimmewald still remains the most spellbinding memory....Cheers!
glenda <dugganfamily5@optusnet.com.au>
toowoomba, Q australia - Friday, January 28, 2005 at 03:33:06 (EST)

In 1988 I as a 21yr old did the backpacking adventure...even after all these years and 3 children later my jourrney from Interlaken...then to nyI st as most of 21 yr old eawas a now a now mother to 3 girls was back in 1988 a young 21yr old backpacker....and
glenda <duggfamily5@optusnet.com.au >
toowoomba, Q Australia - Friday, January 28, 2005 at 03:01:31 (EST)

Folks,
I have you all beat! I stayed longer than planned about the same time as Rick Steves, in the summer of '74. When I got to the hostel I stopped and took in the scenery and realized somebody needs to put this place on the map - big time. This is one of the 5 best hostels in the world, along with the H-G in Estes Park, Colorado, sadly now closed. I am a behind the scenes operative in the AYH Western Reg. and just recommended Gimmelwald to an old friend who, sadly, never hostelled. I haven't forgotten this place and never will.
Greg Marsh <greg_marsh@ekit.com>
Arvada, CO USA - Tuesday, January 04, 2005 at 19:59:56 (EST)

Thanks for the great memories! Can't wait to be back at the mountain hostel again.

Petra (family) much love,

Chris
Chris Maness <chrismaness1@isic.org>
Orlando, FL USA - Sunday, December 19, 2004 at 15:29:55 (EST)

I keep thinking of this place! I was here November of 2000 and I am still in love with the memories. I had such a terrific time I only had intened to make a day trip out of my stay but ended up staying 4 days. This was by far the biggest highlight of my 3 month backpacing adventure.
Somer Bauer <somer@email.com>
Portland , OR USA - Tuesday, November 30, 2004 at 10:49:38 (EST)

Wow, Mountain Hostel was by leaps and bounds one of the best hostel experiences I've ever had!!! All the staff and hostellers were awesome, the views are freaking amazing, the hiking is glorious. I stayed longer than I planned, I just couldn't leave. You just have to go there to know!
Summer Crabtree <antinomy9@earthlink.net>
Jacksonville, FL USA - Saturday, October 09, 2004 at 17:25:16 (EDT)

Thank you so much for the wonderful stay in Gimmelwald. I was there in mid-June and it was without a doubt the best Hostel experience I've ever had. I'll miss it everyday until the day I return.
Josh Haroldson <sawmillsergio@hotmail.com>
Mahtomedi, MN USA - Monday, September 27, 2004 at 00:37:54 (EDT)

Wow, I was just there two days ago and already I miss Gimmelwald! Thank you Pedra and Walter for such an amazing place! I was having a hard day of traveling yesterday, and I actually looked at the schedule thinking 'I could just go back to Gimmelwald!' I will someday, hopefully soon, make it back! Thank you again, Pedra, Benjamin, Richard, Natalie, and all of the other amazing people I met for such an amazing time! Peace to you all!

Kristine
Kristine <kenystr@mindspring.com>
Seattle, WA USA - Thursday, September 09, 2004 at 14:44:28 (EDT)

Wow! Awesome hostel, awesome people, and awesome alps. I hope to get to Switzerland again, with hiking around Gimmelwald and the Mountain Hostel the highlight of the trip.
Pete <pedroculus@yahoo.com>
Park Ridge, IL USA - Tuesday, September 07, 2004 at 12:41:42 (EDT)

If you ever have a fantasy of a place totally unaffected by commercialism,pollution,and you dream of a place that is a poster for total Alpine beauty, serenity and peace, make a journey to the village of Gimmelwald.It is a haven that you will never forget.I read about this piece of paradise in swiss travel books & went there with my 15 year old daughter.I took a photo of her with a couple of the local children with their donkeys.It was a totally different atmosphere for her!
Laurie Paris <lauswi2hotmail.com>
Middleton, Ma USA - Friday, July 09, 2004 at 22:06:11 (EDT)

Hiya Petra and Walter! It's only been two weeks since My friend John and I stayed at your hostel, but already we both miss it....We are already planning to make a return trip next year! Maybe by that time, I will be living in Germany like John; that would save us a bunch on my plane ticket. For anyone considering going to Gimmelwald, you ought to stay with Petra and Walter at the Mountain Hostel!
Ariane <ericathehalibut@hotmail.com>
Niskayuna, NY USA - Friday, June 25, 2004 at 12:46:13 (EDT)

Petra and Walter- It has been almost two years since Ashley and I came to the Hostel. Two LONG years. And until this day, when people ask us where the best place is in Europe, we never hesitate. It's Gimmelwald. We miss it so much, that we were looking at the website just to get a glimpse, though our house is plastered with pictures of us hiking and drinking there.
For those of you considering whether or not to go to Gimmelwald, GO!!!! It's not just the best place in Europe. It's the best place in the world. I wish I could teleport myself there now.
Petra and Walter, we will see you again.
Brent Walburn <BFWalb59@aol.com>
Chico, ca USA - Thursday, May 13, 2004 at 15:51:45 (EDT)

It has been a very long time since I have spoken to either of you. I was talking to a friend of mine and he mentioned something about coming up to Swizerland and you guys poped into my right away. Hopefully this email will get to you. Let me know and send me a reply. I look forward to hearing from you. Oh, Alan says hi!! :) :)
Marc Schalscha <shalsha@swbell.net>
Houston, TX USA - Tuesday, March 30, 2004 at 12:10:42 (EST)

Petra and Walter,
I just saw a travel special on TV--with Rick Steves--and...it brought back many happy memories of 2 days and 1 night in/around Gimmelwald! Thanks for the incredible experience...your warm hospitality...the conversations, etc.
Paul (Princess Tours).
Switzerland was one of our favorite stops (albeit a short one) on a 3-month adventure from Thailand to Denmark!
p.s. Regarding the previous message from Sean--I love the Cinque Terre...can I get a free boat ride anyways?
Paul Thompson <drpault@yahoo.com>
Clemson, SC USA - Tuesday, March 23, 2004 at 22:02:35 (EST)

Hi Petra and Walter,
I am sorry I missed you all last year!! I felt like a piece of me was missing! I be there in early spring again to fill that void. Maybe I can be the first to sign the guestbook again.. Walter, I promise to bring you some pesto and Petra, maybe another shirt!
If anybody is considering coming to this hostel I guarantee it will be one of the best experiences you have ever had in a hostel setting. If not, I will offer a free boat ride in the Cinque Terre....

See ya soon,
Sean
Sean Risatti <srisatti@yahoo.com>
Athol, MA USA - Tuesday, February 10, 2004 at 20:11:39 (EST)

I am officially saving up for a trip back to Gimmelwald! Hip-hip-HOORAY! I look through my Swissy photo albums way too often--I've got to take some new pictures this summer!
Natalie AKA Bacardi Nanny
not Gimmelwald, USA - Monday, December 01, 2003 at 02:30:18 (EST)

Hello Petra, Walter et al. I will never forget my stay in September '03 there. I sorely miss the sunsets and the mountain air and of course, the muh! song that woke me up every morning when I was there! Keep up the good work and I will return sometime.
Siva Jayaraman
San Diego, CA USA - Thursday, November 27, 2003 at 22:12:08 (EST)

We have had the pleasure of being a guest at the Mountain Hostel twice - in October of 1996 and again in May of 1999. After traveling all over the world we say again and again that the Mountain Hostel in Gimmelwald is among our favorite spots on earth. Besides the beauitiful scenery, incredible hiking, friendly people and cheap prices, Petra and Walter are the nicest, most gracious hosts ever. The amount of work they have done - adding the new showers, the bar, etc.., have made it even more comfortable. Now that we are into adulthood, with 9 to 5 jobs in cubes, 2 kids, and a mortgage, we wonder when we will have the opportunity to make a return visit. Of course, if we die first, and heaven isn't all it's cracked up to be - send me to Gimmelwald - heaven on earth!!!!!

Will McCool <wmcool2@yahoo.com>
Chicago, IL USA - Wednesday, November 12, 2003 at 12:51:04 (EST)

Petra, Walter, Nicole,and Michelle,
A belated thanks for another great Gimmelwald trip last August! I'm looking forward to coming back again soon--though I will NEVER hike up the back of Schilthorn again (me and steep narrow ledges don't get along too well). I'll stick to the front side from now on. Nicole, thanks for the great piano lessons and Michelle, go easy on your kitten--no more pulling it by the tail:))
Brian
Brian Andriolo <b_andriolo@hotmail.com>
Boston, MA USA - Thursday, October 23, 2003 at 18:12:22 (EDT)

Hi Annette!
Danel <geissmeister@mountainhostel.com>
G-town, Berne Schweiz - Sunday, September 28, 2003 at 21:33:17 (EDT)

Liebe Petra und die Anderen,
es liebs Gr? us Nordfrankriich, wo-mi s'Herbschtliecht as Luterbrunnetau erinneret... sniff...
Ha-n-e Huufe Fotine vo euch gseh, m?-nech gä²® einisch kennelere!
W?-n-ech ä •undersch?Herbscht d?obä¡¦lt;br>
Annette Niess-Obrecht <fredanne.niess@libertysurf.fr>
Haubourdin, France - Thursday, September 25, 2003 at 15:13:06 (EDT)

Ian is in San Francisco - lock up your daughters.

We just got done talking to Agent West, and it appears that all is well in Canadia. Still, we all wish we were back home in the mountains.

And now, a message from Ian:
What to say....I miss the Abei rides and the sunsets.Hell I miss everything about Gimmelwald. But most of all my family, hope you are all well and hope to see you soon. Wish I could be there for the pshitten, strange to say but you know that's me!

Ian and Geissmeister <alpenrose@gimmelwald.ch>
SF, CA USA - Wednesday, September 24, 2003 at 15:13:06 (EDT)

miss you all.
jessy <jessydawn@hotmail.com>
halifax, ns canada - Tuesday, August 05, 2003 at 14:23:16 (EDT)

Thanks for a wonderful stay at your mountain hostel.. it's the best hostel i have been to!!
And thanks for the great hockey game we had against canada at the school in gimmelwald! =)
Andreas <andreas.drake@home.se>
Stockholm, Sweden - Monday, August 04, 2003 at 10:31:01 (EDT)

Petra, Walter, Nicole and Michelle... Thank you, thank you, thank you for making the summer 2003 an unforgettable experience for everyone. I had a great time, and I always look forward to coming back to Gimmelwald. See you soon! Alex.
Alex Galitsky
New York, NY USA - Sunday, August 03, 2003 at 23:18:46 (EDT)

There is no prettier place or nicer people (Petra/Walter/the whole gang) than here. Wish we could have spent the whole vacation with you. Callie misses you all!

We'll be back!

Love,
Dave, Anne and Callie
Dave, Anne and Callie Mitchell <mitchl@sae.org>
Pittsburgh, PA USA - Monday, July 21, 2003 at 10:41:57 (EDT)

Thank you for making Jessica part of your family. It is simply incredible to look at the website and imagine her there in a place of such absolute beauty.
Donna Alsop <alsopd@hotmail.com>
Halifax, NS Canada - Saturday, July 19, 2003 at 10:15:08 (EDT)

Is there anybody who heard a story about a roman villa close to the limes border in Germany? You left Gimmelwald on June 27. (cablecar 9.30) to Venice. Lets keep in touch! When is your next trip to europe?
(Hi Petra! Take it easy, ok?)
Armin <meetmee@gmx.de>
N?g, Germany - Monday, June 30, 2003 at 11:45:25 (EDT)

I want to visit your lovely hostel, but I am new to the process. Do I need to bring bedding (sleeping bag) or is it provided? Also, do I need to make reservations (3 of us) for June 19 and 20?
Terry Lambright <terry.lambright@hp.com>
Corvallis, OR USA - Monday, May 19, 2003 at 20:00:52 (EDT)

Petra and Walter, I sure do miss your beautiful homeland. Someday, I will be back...soon.
Daniel Evitch <danielevitch@yahoo.com>
River Falls, WI USA - Sunday, May 18, 2003 at 20:17:16 (EDT)

Im on my way. I wil see you in the end of May. 26th ish until i decide to leave.
Michael Harness <harnems@auburn.edu>
Auburn, AL USA - Sunday, April 20, 2003 at 16:34:40 (EDT)

Hello all at the Mountain Hostel! How is the winter coming? I am trying to find those crazy boys: Nigel and Jimbo! If you boys read this, Please email me, I miss you guys and I want to plan our next trip together! Petra, Walter I think about you guys often! See you soon.
Amy Vanderwall <amyv@lclark.edu>
Portland, OR USA - Thursday, March 27, 2003 at 23:52:09 (EST)

Petra & Walter, Megan and I think about you all the time. Your website is amazing! Things are certainly different from '96 when we were last there. I happy to see that you are having so much success. If you like, send us an email and we can touch base. We hope to see you in 2 years.
Seth & Megan Adams <teences2@attbi.com>
Seattle, WA USA - Monday, March 10, 2003 at 17:24:35 (EST)

Howdy, y'all, wish I was there.
Uncle Dana <looscrubber@mountainhostel.com>
Anytown, USA - Tuesday, February 25, 2003 at 04:39:23 (EST)

Life around us can be frantic, when i stumbled upon this heaven on earth...i fell in love. When life gets me down, i think of Gimmelwald and the beauty it holds deep inside.
Greg Dedman <gregdedman@hotmail.com>
Letchworth, Herts England - Sunday, February 16, 2003 at 16:20:12 (EST)

Hi Petra and Walter, It's me Donny from Boston. Do you remember me? I'm hangin' with my buddy Brian and we were reminiscing about the good times we've had at Gimmelwald and how we rocked the village on National Day last summer. I can't wait to come back again and visit! Thanks again for making my trip one that I'll never forget! How's the training coming for the next triathlon? Hopp, hopp, hopp, hopp.
Donny Boudreau <boodie11@hotmail.com>
Everett, MA USA - Saturday, February 15, 2003 at 22:33:06 (EST)

Hello Petra and Walter. Miss you more and more, dreaming to return. Love you much.. Kathryn.
Kathryn Funk <kfunk8@yahoo.ca>
Winnipeg, MB Canada - Tuesday, February 11, 2003 at 13:58:33 (EST)

Not much has changed in the photos since we visited in 2000 for a few days and stayed for weeks. Petra with her welcoming smile and tolerance to a party every night in what most people would regard as their home away from home. Looking forward to the day I step back in, can't be far away!!
Zac & Dianne Anver <zac.anver@manningham.vic.gov.au>
Melbourne, Vic Australia - Monday, January 20, 2003 at 18:11:10 (EST)

Hey, just happened on this site much as I did to the Hostel in Oct '87. Seems to have changed a bit since then in form but not in spirit judging from the other comments... still a magical place! I inherited the management of it for about a week (ala asking people to leave some money in a glass jar on the table) while Frau Schmidt (real name??) visited her sister or aunt somewhere. She got 'bad press' in the stalls, by the way... she seemed okay to me. I was there all alone till Crazy Richard from LA burst in from the snow. The next day, Ruth and Karen from Australia showed up and I and Richard impressed them with culinary prowess. The masterpeice was Hindu Stew (invented at Gimmelwald) made with kielbasa, potatoes, carrots, peppers, beer, and lots of curry. It powered me and Richard up to Schilthorn even after we lost the trail in the snow... Karen and Ruth took the cable car, the Sheilas!! I think I speak for Ruth, Karen, and Richard when I say it was a highlite and a respite to spend a week or so in Gimmelwald. Greetings also to Barb from BC, the girl from Oneida, the Aussie girl who talked of Turkey, and several others. Hasta la Vista!!
Keith Ross <thinkso8@yahoo.com>
Echo Canyon, NM USA - Monday, January 20, 2003 at 15:23:37 (EST)

Okay i need flags for the hostel flagpole! Canada, Australia, a US flag, one from South Africa! If you want just send them to the hostel!
Mountain Hostel
3826 Gimmelwald Switzerland

Thank you! Your host Petra
Petra <mountainhostel@tcnet.ch>
USA - Sunday, January 05, 2003 at 12:47:53 (EST)

Do I have anything to say?! Something draws my back to these Gimmelwald sites again and again: what is it??? Petra, can you find us a job/hotel/lottotreffer, too?? Still nobody from the crazy 70's and 80's in Gimmelwald reading this? Too busy with teenage kids and careers...? I don't know any of you "young" people, but I sure know every nail of that hostel... except if they changed them, too!! Sal? to you all, and maybe NEXT YEAR IN GIMMELWALD! Love und Gr?, Annette
Annette Niess-Obrecht <fredanne.niess@lebertysurf.fr>
Haubourdin, France - Tuesday, December 10, 2002 at 09:28:04 (EST)

Sä¬¼ Sä¤! Geissmeister here, pining for mys derfli as always. Werner and Chrigel were just here, and they said I lived in a jungle! Now perhaps they better understand why I keep returning to Gimmelwald. I hope to see some of you there as soon as possible - Petra, did you find me a job/house/hotel yet?
Danel <bitbucket@mountainhostel.com>
SF, CA USA - Saturday, December 07, 2002 at 19:05:25 (EST)

Once you visit Gimmelwald something strange happens to you that makes you feel as though your soul is always being tugged to go back. I can't wait to be back this summer. See you soon Petra.
Jason Chenier <jchenier@bcpsk12.net>
Sault Ste Marie, ON Canada - Thursday, December 05, 2002 at 18:29:39 (EST)

Hello you all! I miss my friends very much! Ranger Bob was just here in Gimmelwald ! Nice how all the people keep coming back! See you all soon Petra
Petra <mountainhostel@tcnet.ch>
Gimmelwald, ch USA - Monday, November 25, 2002 at 12:47:09 (EST)

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