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).
- COOP VITALITY APOTHEKE +41 58 878 86 00, Dorfstrasse 101
- FIT UND GSUND AUS DEM HAUSE HOLZGANG GMBH +41 33 853 15 55, Dorfstrasse 127
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
Medical offices
Do you need medical help? You can easily reach a doctor here.
- Walk-in Clinic Interlaken: Mon - Fri 08.00 to 12.00,
13 to 17, +41 33 826 21 00 - GP emergency in the Interlaken region: evenings and weekends, +41 900 57 67 47
- Medgate (telephone information): available 24/7, +41 800 888 333
- or contact your nearest GP practice
Tip: Please call the chosen practice in advance to avoid unnecessary waiting times.
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
- XUNDHEITSZENTRUM +41 33 854 54 40, +41 33 853 07 07 (emergency) Spillstattstrasse 14, Grindelwald
- DENTIST Dr Med. Dent. Herting +41 33 853 49 50 Grundstrasse 19, Grindelwald
Tel. 0900 57 67 67 47
Tel. 0900 57 67 67 48
Hospital
Are you in an acute emergency situation? The emergency departments of the regional hospitals offer optimum interdisciplinary emergency care around the clock:
- Interlaken Hospital: 24/7, +41 33 826 26 26
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.
- 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.