A glacier-carved alpine valley home to 72 waterfalls, Lauterbrunnen is one of the most spectacular natural landscapes in Switzerland, with Staubbach Falls visible right from the village.
What to see:
- Watch Staubbach Falls, one of Europe's highest free-falling waterfalls, plunge 297m beside the village
- Visit Trummelbach Falls, a series of 10 glacier-fed waterfalls carved inside the mountain
What to do:
- Walk the flat valley floor path past cascading waterfalls and traditional Swiss chalets
- Hike the short trail to the Staubbach viewpoint lookout behind the falls, free to access
What to bring:
- Wear a light waterproof layer as the falls spray constantly along the valley paths
- Pack sturdy shoes with grip for wet terrain near the falls
Take note:
- Trummelbach Falls charges approximately 15 CHF; check https://www.truemmelbachfaelle.ch for hours
- Lauterbrunnen village is walkable; Staubbach Falls is a 10-minute stroll from the village center