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Lauterbrunnen

Village · Interlaken, 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Population 2,290
Area 164 km²
Time zone Europe/Zurich
Official website www.lauterbrunnen.ch
Lauterbrunnen

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Lauterbrunnen Must-Sees

Lauterbrunnen Valley, known as the 'Valley of 72 Waterfalls,' features the 300-meter-high Staubbach Falls and the unique Trümmelbach Falls, a series of ten glacier-fed cascades hidden inside the mountain. The region serves as a gateway to the Jungfraujoch, the highest railway station in Europe at 3,454 meters, accessible via the historic Jungfrau Railway. Visitors can explore the summit of the Schilthorn for panoramic Alpine views or visit the Talmuseum to learn about the local heritage and the area’s transformation into a world-renowned mountain destination.

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Alpine Peaks and Panoramic Views

This collection highlights the high-altitude summits and glacial features of the Bernese Oberland. It features the iconic Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau peaks alongside the Jungfrau Railway, which ascends to Europe’s highest railway station. The list includes the subterranean Trümmelbach Falls, the rotating summit of Schilthorn, and significant ice formations like the Eigergletscher and Giessengletscher. These sites represent the core of the Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch UNESCO World Heritage site, showcasing dramatic limestone cliffs and ancient glacial landscapes.

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Swiss Mountain Cable Cars & Lifts

This collection features the essential transport links within the Lauterbrunnen Valley and the surrounding Bernese Oberland peaks. It includes the multi-stage Schilthorn cable car system, known for its connection to the Piz Gloria revolving restaurant, and the hybrid Lauterbrunnen–Mürren Mountain Railway. The list covers various systems, from small local lifts like Isenfluh-Sulwald to high-capacity chairlifts serving the Männlichen and Kleine Scheidegg ski and hiking areas, providing access to car-free villages and high-altitude summits.

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Waterfalls and Nature

The Lauterbrunnen Valley, known as the "Valley of 72 Waterfalls," contains some of Switzerland's most dramatic natural features. This collection includes the 297-meter Staubbach Falls and the Trümmelbach Falls, a series of ten glacier-fed chutes located inside the mountain. The list also highlights high-altitude sites like the Schmadribachfälle at the valley's head and alpine water bodies such as Grauseeli and the Fallbodensee reservoir near the Eiger North Face.

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Iconic Alpine Huts & Shelters

This collection features remote Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) huts and private mountain guesthouses scattered throughout the Lauterbrunnen Valley and its surrounding peaks. Ranging from the 3,657-meter high Mönchsjochhütte to the historic, candlelit Berghotel Obersteinberg, these shelters provide essential accommodation for climbers and hikers. Many serve as strategic base camps for ascending the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau, while others offer traditional mountain dining with direct views of the region's glaciers and limestone cliffs.

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Lauterbrunnen — Map

Lauterbrunnen — Map

Climate & when to visit

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Typical weather in January

Poor
  • 3° (feels like -1°) · extremes -12°–8°
  • -5° at night
  • 14 rainy days
  • 6 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in February

Poor
  • 4° (feels like 0°) · extremes -13°–9°
  • -4° at night
  • 12 rainy days
  • 8 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in March

Poor
  • 7° (feels like 3°) · extremes -9°–12°
  • -1° at night
  • 15 rainy days
  • 10 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in April

Poor
  • 11° (feels like 9°) · extremes -4°–18°
  • 4° at night
  • 16 rainy days
  • 8 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in May

Fair
  • 17° (feels like 15°) · extremes 3°–24°
  • 8° at night
  • 21 rainy days
  • 8 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in June

Good
  • 22° (feels like 21°) · extremes 7°–28°
  • 13° at night
  • 20 rainy days
  • 11 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in July

Good
  • 23° · extremes 9°–28°
  • 14° at night
  • 19 rainy days
  • 13 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in August

Good
  • 23° (feels like 24°) · extremes 9°–29°
  • 14° at night
  • 18 rainy days
  • 14 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in September

Good
  • 20° (feels like 19°) · extremes 5°–25°
  • 11° at night
  • 15 rainy days
  • 12 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in October

Fair
  • 15° (feels like 13°) · extremes 1°–22°
  • 7° at night
  • 15 rainy days
  • 9 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in November

Poor
  • 8° (feels like 5°) · extremes -8°–15°
  • 1° at night
  • 16 rainy days
  • 3 sunny days
  • 3 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in December

Poor
  • 4° (feels like 1°) · extremes -12°–9°
  • -3° at night
  • 15 rainy days
  • 2 sunny days
  • 3 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 1 · low

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency
Swiss Franc CHF CHF · Card payments · Widely accepted
Emergency numbers
112
Electricity
Type C / Type J
230 V · 50 Hz
Languages
German, French, Italian, Romansh
Tap water
Safe to drink
Driving side
Right
Calling code
+41
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Tours & Activities

Staubbach Falls
Drive
Jungfrau
Drive
Trümmelbach Falls

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