Medical services

In the Jungfrau Region

The healthcare system in Switzerland is based on several levels and is subject to a fee. It is important that you contact the right centre, otherwise you may incur high costs.

Here are your contacts - depending on the problem:

Pharmacy

Do you have a minor injury or impairment, e.g. insect bite, sore throat or cold? Do you need a medicine?

Contact your nearest pharmacy. The specialist staff will give you expert advice and dispense medicines if necessary. An emergency service is also guaranteed on Sundays and public holidays. Please note that additional costs may be incurred outside official opening hours (emergency fee).

Pharmacies in Grindelwald
Pharmacies in Meiringen

Pharmacy on-call service Tel. 033 971 44 33 / Tel. 033 971 11 17

Medbase Pharmacy Meiringen
Bahnhofstrasse 31, 3860 Meiringen
apotheke-meiringen@medbase.ch
033 971 44 33

Hasli-Apotheke
Claudia Colonia-Maier
Rudenz 3
3860 Meiringen
Tel. 033 971 11 17
haslicolonia@gmx.ch haslicolonia@gmx.ch

Pharmacies in Interlaken

Medical offices

Do you need medical help? You can easily reach a doctor here.

Tip: Please call the chosen practice in advance to avoid unnecessary waiting times.

Lauterbrunnen Doctor’s Office

Caremed Practice Lauterbrunnen

Appointments by telephone only
For urgent emergencies, a doctor is normally available daily from 8am to 10pm, including Sundays and bank holidays. Between 22.00 and 08.00, Medphone (Tel. 0900 57 67 47) is responsible for life-threatening emergencies. You can call the ambulance directly (Tel. 144).

Opening hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday
08.00 – 11.30 and 13.30 - 17.00
Thursday
08.00 – 11.30
Saturday
09.00 – 12.00

Contact:
Tel. +41 33 856 2626 (if answering machine: follow the instructions on the tape)
cmlauterbrunnen@hin.ch

 

Doctor's offices in Grindelwald
Doctor's office in Wengen
Medical emergency service in the Meiringen-Hasliberg area

Tel. 0900 57 67 67 47

Tel. 0900 57 67 67 48

Doctor's office in Mürren (winter season only)

Caremed Practice Mürren

Winter opening hours from 30 December to the end of March
Monday & Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and from 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Consultation hours by appointment, please contact us by phone to make an appointment!

Location Mürren Tel: +41 (0)33 856 02 26
Location Lauterbrunnen Tel: +41 (0)33 856 26 26

Caremed Practice in Lauterbrunnen

Hospital

Are you in an acute emergency situation? The emergency departments of the regional hospitals offer optimum interdisciplinary emergency care around the clock:

Tip: In a hospital emergency, the urgency of the case determines the treatment, not the arrival time. This can result in long waiting times. We therefore recommend that you consult the above-mentioned centres first if you have less serious concerns.

Emergency number 144

Are you in a life-threatening situation, e.g. severe chest pain or severe shortness of breath?

Call the emergency number 144.

For the Swiss Air Rescue Rega, dial 1414.

The emergency medical call centre will ensure that the right resources reach you. During the emergency call, you will be supported by experts with safety advice or first aid instructions.

Emergency numbers for the ski resorts in Grindelwald
  • Kleine Scheidegg ski area +41 33 828 76 65
  • Männlichen ski area +41 33 828 75 99
  • Grindelwald First ski area +41 33 828 77 33

Important: Please take your proof of insurance, vaccination card (if available) and an identification document with you for each consultation. Most services and remedies can be paid for by credit card.