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Lauterbrunnen is one of the most beautiful valleys in Switzerland. The little village sits at the bottom of a U-shaped valley flanked by sheer cliffs, with more than 72 waterfalls cascading down — especially the Staubbach Falls, which drift as mist from nearly 300 metres up. It is the starting point for cliff-top villages like Wengen and Mürren, and it inspired the valley of Rivendell in Tolkien's imagination.
Why stay in Lauterbrunnen
Staubbach Falls
A waterfall nearly 300 metres high drifting as mist above the village — in summer you can walk up behind the curtain of water.
Trümmelbach Falls
A ten-tier falls inside a cave that drains glacial meltwater from the Jungfrau — explore it through the rock by lift and walkway.
Gateway to Cliff-Top Villages
The transfer point for trains and cable cars up to Wengen, Mürren and the Schilthorn on the cliffs on both sides of the valley.
Hiking the Valley
A flat trail along the valley floor passing waterfalls and meadows, perfect for families and view photographers.
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Local dishes to try in Lauterbrunnen
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Cheese Fondue
Melted cheese for dipping bread in a village restaurant, cosy and well suited to the cool valley air.
📍 Swiss Food - 2🥔
Rösti
Crispy fried grated potato, a side for eggs or cheese — fuel before a hike or a cable car ride.
📍 Local Dish - 3🥩
Älplermagronen
Alpine herder's macaroni with potatoes, cheese and fried onions, served with apple sauce — a warming Alpine dish.
📍 Local Dish - 4🍫
Hot Chocolate
Rich Swiss hot chocolate, sipped in a village café while you take in the waterfall and cliff views.
📍 Dessert
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Staubbach Falls
A 297-metre waterfall drifting as fine mist, one of the highest free-falling waterfalls in Europe.
📍 Above the Village - 2💧
Trümmelbach Falls
A ten-tier falls inside a cave fed by the Jungfrau glacier — explore it within the rock by lift and tunnel.
📍 In the Valley - 3🚠
Mürren
A car-free village on the western cliff, reached by cable car and train, with views of the Eiger-Mönch-Jungfrau.
📍 On the Cliff - 4🏔️
Schilthorn
A 2,970-metre peak with the revolving Piz Gloria restaurant, a James Bond film location, and 360-degree views.
📍 Above Mürren - 5🌄
Wengen
A car-free village on the eastern cliff, reached by train, with views of the valley and the Eiger's north face.
📍 On the Cliff - 6🥾
Valley Walk
A flat trail along the valley floor from the village through meadows, waterfalls and chalets — perfect for an easy stroll.
📍 In the Valley
Things to do in Lauterbrunnen
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3 Lauterbrunnen hotels our team picked for you
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★ 9.1ValueCamping Jungfrau Holiday Park
#5 legendary campsite · budget-friendly
★ 8.9Upper-mid
★ 8.8Valueโรงแรมแนะนำทั้งหมดในLauterbrunnen
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Hotel Stechelberg
#6 Next to the Schilthorn cable car · quiet end of the valley
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🚆 Getting around Lauterbrunnen
Train from Interlaken
The train from Interlaken Ost reaches Lauterbrunnen in about 20 minutes, the junction for the mountain villages.
Cable Cars & Cliff Railways
Head up to Mürren-Schilthorn on the west side and Wengen-Kleine Scheidegg on the east side.
Parking in the Village
Visitors usually park in Lauterbrunnen and head up to the car-free villages by train or cable car.
Walking the Village
The small village is entirely walkable, with the station, waterfalls and accommodation close together along the main street.
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See this city's guide →Frequently asked — where to stay in Lauterbrunnen
How many days should I spend in Lauterbrunnen?+
Two to three days is best, since you use it as a base to go up to Mürren, the Schilthorn and Wengen, as well as to see the Staubbach and Trümmelbach falls in the valley.
How are the Staubbach and Trümmelbach falls different?+
Staubbach is a free-falling waterfall nearly 300 metres high that drifts as mist above the village and is free to view, while Trümmelbach is a falls inside a rock cave that you pay to enter, with very powerful glacial water.
Should I stay at the valley floor or on the cliffs?+
Staying at the valley floor in Lauterbrunnen is convenient for cars and dining, making a good base. Staying up in Wengen or Mürren gives you close mountain views and quiet, car-free calm, but you have to carry your luggage up by cable car.
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