Grindelwald blocks new hotel to protect its strained infrastructure
The municipality of Grindelwald BE has halted a planned hotel project to ease pressure on its overstretched infrastructure. With roads, water supply, and waste management struggling to cope, local leaders fear more tourists would worsen the situation. The decision reflects growing concerns about mass tourism in alpine regions like the Alpenstein area and Fählenalp. In 2019, Grindelwald’s authorities blocked a 200-bed hotel development after investors withdrew their plans. The council had made it clear they would not back the project, citing infrastructure limits. Despite this, the larger Hotel Regina proposal—with up to 800 beds—remains under review, though objections have delayed progress. The blocked hotel project highlights Grindelwald’s struggle to balance tourism with infrastructure capacity. With key services under pressure, the municipality is taking steps to prevent overcrowding. The outcome of the Hotel Regina proposal will determine whether stricter limits on growth become permanent.
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