Lauterbrunnen is one of those places you’ll find on postcards and magnets. This stunningly beautiful valley is located in the Swiss Alps.

Lauterbrunnen is a small town surrounded by mountain lakes, high cliffs, and picturesque meadows. It is located near Interlaken, the tourist capital of the Bernese Oberland. Lauterbrunnen’s main attractions aren’t its architecture or museums – you need to come here to enjoy the fabulous beauty of Swiss nature.

Lauterbrunnen itself has a population of about 3,000 people, which is considered a village by our standards. Houses are mostly built in the valley, but mountain dwellers also live here. Because one of the highest waterfalls in Switzerland is located near the town, it is always crowded with tourists from all over the world.

Staubbach Falls

Staubbach is the signature landmark of the Swiss Lauterbrunnen Valley. The waterfall is 300 meters high, and until 2006, it was considered the highest waterfall in Switzerland. However, subsequent measurements revealed that the Seerenbach Falls are several meters taller, and Staubbach now ranks second.

An interesting fact is that the waterfall was made famous by the legendary German writer Goethe. He visited it in 1779 and, inspired by the beauty of Switzerland, wrote the poem “Song of the Spirits over the Waters.”

Today, Staubbach is the most popular attraction in the Lauterbrunnen Valley. It is especially beautiful during rain, when powerful streams of water crash into the ground. A viewing platform has also been built for tourists – a tunnel cut into the rock offers a magnificent view of the entire valley.

Trümmelbach Falls

Trümmelbach is located 6 km from Staubbach. This area is renowned for its beauty. However, while walking through the valley, you won’t see the entire waterfall, as part of the cascades is hidden in the Black Monk Cave. This is open to all tourists. During the tour, tourists are led through a long tunnel and shown different parts of the waterfall up close. In the cave, tourists are treated to the roar of water and a multitude of splashes.

Depending on the season, the amount of water in the Trümmelbach Falls varies greatly: from December to March, it’s just a small trickle. From July to September, you’ll see the waterfall in all its glory.

To get there, walk from the village of Lauterbrunnen up a small incline where the tunnel begins. Beyond that, you’ll find a checkpoint, and beyond that, the cave.