Opening times
Summer season 2025
28 June – 5 October
Enjoying the sun takes on a whole new dimension at 2,500 metres above sea level. Anyone hearing a secret tip in hushed tones about the sun terrace at Berghaus Oberaar should pay attention. Visitors here come face to face with the ice of the glacier while also enjoying a breathtaking view of the reservoir below, and all overlooked by the peaks of the highest “four-thousanders” in the cantons of Berne and Valais.
The UNESCO World Heritage Site is the perfect backdrop for relaxing hikes or action-packed mountain tours. The Restaurant and Berghaus Oberaar with its unique setting is the ideal starting point. It offers cosy rooms, traditional cuisine and a panoramic terrace that sees more hours of sun than virtually any location in Switzerland.
Panoramic road
Berghaus Oberaar is reached via a six-kilometre panoramic road leading from the Grimsel Pass. The road is one-way only.
From the Grimsel Pass to Restaurant and Berghaus Oberaar
The road is accessible for driving up the mountain on the hour (.00 to .10 past the hour)
From Restaurant and Berghaus Oberaar to the Grimsel Pass
The road is accessible for driving down the mountain on the half-hour (.30 to .40 past the hour)
Overnight closure
Access to the road is not permitted between 12 midnight and 06.00 am
Parking
It is not permitted to park vehicles along the panoramic road.
Paid parking is available at Lake Oberaar and Berghaus Oberaar.
You can book your parking ticket directly via our online shop.
Grimselwelt vouchers
A wonderful gift for an unforgettable experience.
Are you looking to surprise your loved ones? How about a Grimselwelt voucher, which can be redeemed in many places? Give the gift of a wonderful stay at the Historic Alpine Hotel Grimsel Hospiz or the Nature Resort Handeck.
Oberaar – contact details and getting here
The Restaurant and Berghaus Oberaar is located in the breathtaking surroundings of the Grimselwelt in the Bernese Oberland, and can be reached via a six-kilometre panoramic road leading from the Grimsel Pass. We look forward to welcoming you!
Any questions? Simply get in touch by phone or e-mail.