Viewpoint · Lauterbrunnen, Interlaken

Trümmelbach Falls

Trümmelbach Falls
Photo: Rafael.corvalan, CC BY 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons

The falls are reached by elevator and a network of tunnels and paths. Water from the Jungfrau glaciers carves through the rock at high volume. Visitors see the force up close from multiple levels.

Updated September 27, 2026On day 5 of Zurich, Interlaken and Lucerne in 7 Days

Visiting Trümmelbach Falls: what to know

Tickets
Admission fees apply; current prices listed at the entrance
Time needed
One to two hours
Best time
Late spring through early autumn for peak water volume
Getting there
Train to Lauterbrunnen station, then local bus or 20-minute walk

Interlaken itineraries with Trümmelbach Falls

Day 5 of Zurich, Interlaken and Lucerne in 7 Days

Lauterbrunnen and Mürren

How Trümmelbach Falls fits into a day.
  1. 9:30Lauterbrunnen ValleyLauterbrunnen
  2. 11:00Trümmelbach FallsLauterbrunnen
  3. 14:00MürrenLauterbrunnen
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Trümmelbach Falls FAQs

Is Trümmelbach Falls open in winter?

The site closes from November to April due to ice and low flow. It reopens in spring.

How long is the walk inside the mountain?

The path covers about 1 km with stairs and elevators between levels. Most visitors complete it in under two hours.

Can children visit Trümmelbach Falls?

Yes, but the stairs and wet surfaces require close supervision. The site has no special child restrictions.

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