Explore Lauterbrunnen, a charming Swiss village famed for its high waterfalls, and alpine hikes to the Schilthorn and Jungfraujoch.
Wengen
A car-free village in Bernese Oberland, offers alpine views, the Lauberhorn ski race, Jungfraujoch, and access to the Mürren-Schilthorn region.
Piz Gloria revolving restaurant views
Visit Schilthorn for its Piz Gloria eatery, 007 exhibit, and views of Eiger, Mönch, Jungfrau.
Mürren
Mürren is a car-free Swiss village in the Bernese Oberland with views of the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau. It offers hiking, skiing, and the Schilthorn cableway.
Illuminated Staubbach nightfall
This 300-meter waterfall in the Swiss Alps inspired Goethe with its mist-like spray. Visitors can walk to a viewing platform for an up-close experience.
Trümmelbach’s thundering waterfalls
Explore Trümmelbach Falls, Europe's largest underground waterfalls in Lauterbrunnen Valley.
Gimmelwald
Car-free alpine village in Switzerland with historic Pension Gimmelwald, scenic hiking trails, and local Swiss cuisine.
Lauterbrunnen's scenic valley hikes
Explore Lauterbrunnen Valley, a peaceful Swiss Alps spot with 72 waterfalls, meadows, and the path to Jungfraujoch.
Welcome to Lauterbrunnen, a charming Swiss village situated in one of the most impressive trough valleys in the Alps.
Lauterbrunnen is known for its high waterfalls, the most famous being the Staubbach Falls. This waterfall is one of the highest free-falling in Europe. A trail leads behind the waterfall, offering a different perspective on the mass of water.
The valley is a starting point for many hikes. There are over 100 kilometers of well-marked trails in the area. The Schilthorn and Jungfraujoch are two of the most popular destinations, accessible via a network of cable cars and mountain trains. The Schilthorn is also known for its revolving restaurant, Piz Gloria, which was featured in a James Bond film.
The Jungfraujoch, often referred to as the 'Top of Europe', is a well known nearby attraction. You can take a cogwheel train to the summit for a spectacular view over the Aletsch Glacier, the largest glacier in the Alps.
The local culinary scene is simple, hearty and delicious, featuring Swiss staples such as cheese fondue and 'Rösti', a Swiss potato dish.
The village itself is small with a population of just over 3 000 people. It has an old church and several traditional Swiss wooden houses, their flower boxes a riot of color in the summer months.
In winter months, the nearby resorts of Wengen and Mürren are great skiing and snowboarding options. But Lauterbrunnen is a year-round destination.
