Lauterbrunnen
Lauterbrunnen is a village in the Bernese Oberland of Switzerland, known for its waterfalls and a deep U-shaped valley. Trains reach the villages above it, and the Schilthorn is within reach.
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Lauterbrunnen is a village and municipality in the canton of Bern, in the Bernese Oberland, at the foot of the Bernese Alps. The valley is deep and U-shaped, with limestone cliffs that rise up to 1,000 m, and the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau overlook it. Staubbach Falls, less than 1 km from the village, drops 297 m. The Trümmelbach Falls are several waterfalls inside a mountain, about 3 km away, and a post bus from the village station takes you there.
The municipality also includes Wengen, Mürren, Gimmelwald, Stechelberg and Isenfluh, so you can stay on the valley floor or in a village above it. Trains from Interlaken and the Jungfrau railway via Kleine Scheidegg add to your options. One day can cover the valley's main falls, while two or three days leave time for the Jungfrau region and the Schilthorn. July is the wettest month, with about 144 mm of rain or snow, and October is the driest, so plan the mountain days around the weather.
Lauterbrunnen in five
- Sit in the front section of the Interlaken trainThe Berner Oberland Bahn from Interlaken Ost reaches Lauterbrunnen in 24 minutes, but the rear cars split off at Zweilütschinen and run on to Grindelwald. Board the front section.
- Go to Trümmelbach Falls while the meltwater runsThe ten glacier falls inside the mountain open daily from early April to early November. Flow is strongest in spring snowmelt and summer glacier melt; from December to March it is only a trickle.Lauterbrunnen in one day
- Check the Schilthorn cable car dates firstThe Schilthorn cableway is closed for maintenance from 19 to 30 October 2026, with a shuttle bus in its place, and again in spring 2027. Fit the summit into a clear day outside those dates.Is the Schilthorn worth it?
- Leave the car at Wilderswil or MattenParking in Lauterbrunnen and Stechelberg is limited at busy times, and Wengen and Mürren have no road access. The valley tourist office points drivers to park-and-ride at Matten and Wilderswil.
- Price the lifts before you buy a passWengen, Kleine Scheidegg, Mürren and the Schilthorn add up quickly. The Jungfrau Travel Pass and the Swiss Travel Pass cover different lifts, so total your rides first.Is the Swiss Travel Pass worth it?
Need to know
- Airport
- Zurich (ZRH); direct trains to Interlaken Ost about every two hours
- Getting there
- Berner Oberland Bahn from Interlaken Ost, 24 minutes to Lauterbrunnen
- Getting around
- Wengernalpbahn to Wengen; Grütschalp or Stechelberg lifts to Mürren
- Best base
- Lauterbrunnen for transit; Wengen or Mürren for quiet, car-free evenings
- Time needed
- 1 day for the falls; 2–3 nights to hike
Weather by month
- Rainy days
- Snowy days
- Days with storms
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- Poor
- JanuarySnow15 rainy days11 snowy daysHigh-3°Low-10°Ski seasonJanuarySnow
Poor
- High
- -3°
- Low
- -10°
- Precipitation
- 164 mm
- Rainy days
- 15
- Snowy days
- 11
- Days with storms
- 0
Ski season
- FebruarySnow12 rainy days9 snowy daysHigh-1°Low-9°Ski seasonFebruarySnow
Mixed
- High
- -1°
- Low
- -9°
- Precipitation
- 105 mm
- Rainy days
- 12
- Snowy days
- 9
- Days with storms
- 0
Ski season
- MarchSnow15 rainy days11 snowy daysHigh0°Low-8°Late snowMarchSnow
Mixed
- High
- 0°
- Low
- -8°
- Precipitation
- 128 mm
- Rainy days
- 15
- Snowy days
- 11
- Days with storms
- 0
Late snow
- AprilSnow14 rainy days9 snowy daysHigh3°Low-5°Trümmelbach opensAprilSnow
Good
- High
- 3°
- Low
- -5°
- Precipitation
- 127 mm
- Rainy days
- 14
- Snowy days
- 9
- Days with storms
- 0
Trümmelbach opens
- MayRain21 rainy days7 snowy daysHigh7°Low-1°Falls at full flowMayRain
Mixed
- High
- 7°
- Low
- -1°
- Precipitation
- 169 mm
- Rainy days
- 21
- Snowy days
- 7
- Days with storms
- 0
Falls at full flow
- JuneRain21 rainy days2 days with stormsHigh13°Low4°Meltwater, hikingJuneRain
Best
- High
- 13°
- Low
- 4°
- Precipitation
- 186 mm
- Rainy days
- 21
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 2
Meltwater, hiking
- JulyRain22 rainy days2 days with stormsHigh15°Low6°Peak hikingJulyRain
Best
- High
- 15°
- Low
- 6°
- Precipitation
- 173 mm
- Rainy days
- 22
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 2
Peak hiking
- AugustRain20 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh15°Low6°Peak hiking, busyAugustRain
Best
- High
- 15°
- Low
- 6°
- Precipitation
- 187 mm
- Rainy days
- 20
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 1
Peak hiking, busy
- SeptemberRain17 rainy days2 snowy days1 day with stormsHigh11°Low3°Clear, calmerSeptemberRain
Best
- High
- 11°
- Low
- 3°
- Precipitation
- 140 mm
- Rainy days
- 17
- Snowy days
- 2
- Days with storms
- 1
Clear, calmer
- OctoberRain14 rainy days4 snowy daysHigh7°Low-1°Lifts pauseOctoberRain
Good
- High
- 7°
- Low
- -1°
- Precipitation
- 140 mm
- Rainy days
- 14
- Snowy days
- 4
- Days with storms
- 0
Lifts pause
- NovemberSnow14 rainy days10 snowy daysHigh1°Low-6°QuietNovemberSnow
Mixed
- High
- 1°
- Low
- -6°
- Precipitation
- 144 mm
- Rainy days
- 14
- Snowy days
- 10
- Days with storms
- 0
Quiet
- DecemberSnow14 rainy days11 snowy daysHigh-2°Low-8°Ski seasonDecemberSnow
Poor
- High
- -2°
- Low
- -8°
- Precipitation
- 150 mm
- Rainy days
- 14
- Snowy days
- 11
- Days with storms
- 0
Ski season
Average daily high and low in Lauterbrunnen, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Lauterbrunnen
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
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- Feels like
- -8°
- Humidity
- 59%
- Wind
- 6 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 0%
Lauterbrunnen
09:48 PM
Monday, November 2
- Today4°-2°0%Monday: Drizzle. High 4°, Low -2°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Tue5°-2°0%Tuesday: Fog. High 5°, Low -2°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Wed7°0°0%Wednesday: Fog. High 7°, Low 0°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Thu11°3°0%Thursday: Cloudy. High 11°, Low 3°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Fri10°4°6%Friday: Fog. High 10°, Low 4°. Chance of rain 6%.
- Sat9°2°17%Saturday: Cloudy. High 9°, Low 2°. Chance of rain 17%.
- Sun8°2°32%Sunday: Rain. High 8°, Low 2°. Chance of rain 32%.
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Every year
- Feb–MarLucerne carnivalLucerne, a day trip
- Feb–MarCarnival in BernBern, a day trip
- Feb–MarRabadanTicino, a day trip
- Mar–AprFumettoLucerne, a day trip
- AprSechseläutenZurich, a day trip
- Jun–JulAscona Jazz FestivalLocarno, a day trip
- JunGreenfield FestivalInterlaken, a day trip
- Jul–AugVerbier FestivalValais, a day trip
Day trips by train
Day trips from Lauterbrunnen, the full guide- Mürren and the Schilthornabout 20–30 minutes to MürrenReach Mürren by the Grütschalp lift and train or the Schilthorn cable car, then decide on the summit on a clear day.Read the guide
- Wengen and Kleine Scheideggby Wengernalpbahn from LauterbrunnenA cog railway climbs through Wengen to the pass below the Eiger north face, the interchange for the Jungfraujoch line.Read the guide
- Grindelwaldby train via ZweilütschinenThe Eiger village on the other branch of the valley, with the First gondola and the Jungfraujoch lift.Read the guide
Before you go to Lauterbrunnen
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Rules for Lauterbrunnen, checked
- Trümmelbach Falls: open daily early April to early November, 9:00 to 17:00 (8:30 to 18:00 July, August); adults CHF 18, children CHF 8; no dogs.Checked Oct 3, 2026 · Source
- Schilthorn return, adults: CHF 115 from Stechelberg, CHF 91.40 from Mürren (valid to 12 Dec 2026). Cableway closed 19 to 30 Oct 2026.Checked Oct 3, 2026 · Source
Plan around Lauterbrunnen
The gateway town, Jungfraujoch and boat days
Read the guideGrindelwaldThe Eiger village on the other branch of the valley
Read the guideSwiss Travel PassWhat it covers on the mountain railways
Read the guideAll of SwitzerlandRegions, rail passes, money and entry rules
Read the guideLauterbrunnen FAQ
Is Lauterbrunnen worth visiting?
Yes, if cliffs and waterfalls are the point. The village sits under a 297 m drop, Trümmelbach is a short bus ride away and Wengen and Mürren add car-free walks. It disappoints only in heavy cloud, when the walls vanish.
How do you get from Interlaken to Lauterbrunnen?
Take the blue-and-yellow Berner Oberland Bahn from Interlaken Ost, about 24 minutes. Sit in the front section, because the rear cars split off at Zweilütschinen for Grindelwald.
Is Trümmelbach Falls worth it?
For most visitors, yes, particularly in late spring and summer when meltwater peaks. It is open from early April to early November, small children up to age 4 and dogs are not admitted, and it is a poor choice in deep winter.
Should you stay in Lauterbrunnen, Wengen or Mürren?
Lauterbrunnen for trains and an easy arrival, Wengen for quiet streets and Kleine Scheidegg, Mürren for the Schilthorn and the cliff view. Wengen and Mürren are car-free.
Can you visit Lauterbrunnen in winter?
Yes, for snow and skiing in Wengen and Mürren, but Trümmelbach is closed until April and the Staubbach path is summer only. The falls are strongest in spring and early summer.