On my recent road trip through Europe, I was looking for things to do during our short time in Switzerland when I discovered the Trümmelbach Falls in Lauterbrunnen close to where we staying in Interlaken. The Trümmelbach Falls (Trümmelbachfälle in German) are a series of ten waterfalls located inside a mountain which carry over twenty thousand litres of water per second from the glacier walls of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau mountains down to the Lauterbrunnen Valley and are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

As always I have written about our visit and included photos as well as other tips, information, directions and any other need to knows to help make your visit easier.

The Trümmelbach Falls are open daily from 9:00am until 5:00pm from April to November (8:30am until 6:00pm in July and August). As with anywhere you visit, make sure to double check the Trümmelbach Falls website before your visit (especially at the beginning and end of the season) for any updated opening times and dates.

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As we were staying in the nearby town of Interlaken, we simply drove the short distance to the Trümmelbach Falls from our hotel which took twenty five minutes and there is a large free car park next to the falls themselves which was empty when we arrived. It is also possible to take the train from Interlaken Ost Station to Lauterbrunnen which takes twenty minutes and you can check train times and fares on the SBB website. Trümmelbach Falls are located 3km south of Lauterbrunnen so from the train station, you can take Bus 141 which takes ten minutes to get to the Trümmelbachfälle bus stop or walk approximately forty minutes (it’s a beautiful walk through the valley past the famous Staubbach Falls and it’s flat!) and there are signposts the entire way.

We arrived at Trümmelbach Falls about fifteen minutes before opening time and walked the short five minute distance from the parking area to the ticket office and as there was only one other couple there waiting, we knew we had made the right decision to arrive early. Even though we were visiting when travel was restricted for many people in the world, arriving at opening time is always the best time to visit before any crowds or tour groups arrive.

We paid for our tickets which cost 11 CHF (£9 / US$12) for adults and 4 CHF (£3.30 / US$4.30) for children up to the age of 15. It is also important to note that children under the age of four are not permitted to visit Trümmelbach Falls and there are signs before you reach the entrance to inform you of this. We were able to pay for our tickets using a credit card though American Express was not accepted – I had read many blogs before our visit saying that credit cards could not be used but this is no longer true. There are also no discounts available if you have a Swiss Pass, Eurail Pass or Regional Pass.

The best way to visit Trümmelbach Falls is to take the elevator up (which is included in the price of your ticket) to between Falls 6 and 7. From here you can walk up to the higher levels (Falls 7 to 10) and then walk back down to the exit passing Falls 6 to 1 on the way. If it is busy and there is a long line for the elevator, it is also possible to walk the entire way up – thankfully as we arrived at opening time, there was only ourselves and one other couple in the elevator so we did not have to wait.

Another important thing to note is that the Trümmelbach Falls are not wheelchair accessible. Despite there being an elevator, you will still need to be able to climb a lot of stairs to be able to see any of the falls inside the mountain.

You also cannot wear inappropriate footwear to visit Trümmelbach Falls as the ground (as well as the many stairs) can be slippery due to the spray from the water. I wore my waterproof hiking shoes but any sensible shoes such a trainers would be okay. Do not wear flip flops or sandals as you might be turned away at the entrance. I had also read that it could feel cold whilst visiting the falls so I wore a long sleeved fleece top. On a chilly day it would also be a good idea to take a waterproof jacket to protect yourself from any freezing cold spray.

Other items that I also made sure to take with me included anti-bacterial hand gel to use after climbing the stairs inside the mountain as you will need to use the handrails. I also had some ziploc bags with me to place my camera in whilst I was not using it (this is a good idea if you have anything with you that you do not want to get wet) as well a small lens cloth for my camera due to the spray.

Once we had exited the elevator we walked up the first series of steps to see Fall 7. After looking at it from the many viewpoints, you continue walking along a narrow path inside the mountain to the next series of falls.

Once inside the mountain, you can hear the loud thunder of the water falling and as you are are much closer to the Falls, you can appreciate the power of the water and the amount of water that is falling every second. This is something that does not come across in any of the photos or videos I took during my visit and something you can only appreciate in person when visiting.

The next steps up to the highest falls are steep but they are easily manageable and there are handrails as you will need to use them.

Due to it being quiet, I loved that we were able to take our time at Trümmelbach Falls and could just stand and watch the water for as long as we wanted without feeling the need to take a quick photo and then have to move to allow another person to take their photos. As it can be dark in some places inside the mountain, not all photos will come out well – I did use my iPhone (the wide angle and night mode features helped) to take more pictures than normal.

After exploring the upper falls, we started to make our way back down towards the elevator where we then followed the signs to start the walk back down the mountain and to explore Falls 6 to 1. As well as the lower falls, there are also some incredible views of the Lauterbrunnen Valley on this trail which should not be missed.

We spent just over an hour exploring Trümmelbach Falls which gave us more than enough time to enjoy them and take as many photos as we wanted. We knew that it would be quiet but was not expecting to have nearly the entire place to ourselves and this is one of the biggest reasons why I never mind waking up early to discover new places – it was definitely busier with more people as we were leaving.

After visiting Trümmelbach Falls, make sure to explore the beautiful village of Lauterbrunnen itself as well as the surrounding areas. Trümmelbach Falls are a must do when in the area and despite the reputation of Switzerland as an expensive country, I thought that 11 CHF each was a bargain especially compared to the cost of other attractions nearby.

My time in Switzerland was short and sweet and I loved very minute I was there. I’m so happy we were able to visit when we did and I cannot wait until we can go back again in the future and explore more of this beautiful and incredible country.

Since this blog post was written back in 2020, some of the information may no longer be accurate or up to date. Be sure to do your own research and check official websites for the latest details before making any of your own travel plans.

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