Ten waterfalls inside the mountain
The Trümmelbach Falls are a series of ten glacier waterfalls that run through a gorge inside the rock. A tunnel lift takes you up into the mountain, and from there you follow paths and stairs past the falls. The catchment area covers 24 square kilometres, and up to half of it is snow and ice on the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau.
The site belongs to the Jungfrau-Aletsch UNESCO World Heritage area and is a federal inventory object. The name is a variant of Trommelbach, the drum brook, and refers to the noise. Plan about one hour for the visit.
How much water to expect
The flow follows the melting of snow and glacier ice, so the experience changes with the month.
At its peak the Trümmelbach carries up to 20,000 litres per second, according to Lauterbrunnen Tourism, and moves about 20,000 tonnes of debris a year. The two peaks come with the snowmelt from April to June and the glacier melt from June to September.
| Period | Flow |
|---|---|
| December to March | A trickle (the falls are closed) |
| Early April and October, after frost | A few dozen litres per second |
| April to June | Peak from snowmelt |
| June to September | Peak from glacier melt |
For the strongest water, visit between May and August. In April and in autumn the falls are still worth seeing, but expect much less volume.
Our picks
Hand-checked tours and tickets.
Hand-picked tours, booked through GetYourGuide. Prices are indicative starting prices in Swiss francs (as of October 2026). Tap a tour for live availability and the current price in your currency.
E-bike tour with Trümmelbach Falls
A guided e-bike tour through the valley with pickup in Interlaken or Lauterbrunnen.
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72 Waterfalls Valley e-bike tour
Includes a Swiss picnic and entry to the Trümmelbach Falls (CHF 18 on its own).
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Lauterbrunnen and Trümmelbach Falls tour
Hotel pickup in the Interlaken area, a private minibus and a guided visit.
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Cable car tickets, day trips and guided activities in the valley, with live prices and availability.
Trümmelbach Falls opening hours 2026
The falls open daily from early April to 9 November 2026. Hours depend on the weather, so allow for changes.
| Period 2026 | Opening hours |
|---|---|
| April to June | 9:00 to 17:00 |
| July and August | 8:30 to 18:00 |
| September to 9 November | 9:00 to 17:00 |
| 10 November to early April | Closed for the winter |
The season ends on 9 November 2026. After that the falls stay closed until spring.
Prices and who can enter
Prices in CHF, 2026, as listed by the operator (“from” prices).
| Ticket | Price 2026 |
|---|---|
| Adult | CHF 18 |
| Child 6 to 15 | CHF 8 |
| With Lauterbrunnen Guest Card | 10 % off |
There are no group prices. Babies and children under 4 years are not admitted, and neither are dogs, for safety reasons. Staying in Lauterbrunnen usually comes with the Guest Card.
How to get to the Trümmelbach Falls
The falls lie a few kilometres up the valley from Lauterbrunnen village, on the way to Stechelberg.
Bus 141 runs the 12 minutes from Lauterbrunnen to Stechelberg every half hour and stops at the falls on the way. If you drive, the car park at Stechelberg costs CHF 8 for 8 hours, which is useful if you continue to the cable car.
By bus
Take bus 141 towards Stechelberg and get off at the stop Trümmelbachfälle. The bus runs every half hour.
Getting to Lauterbrunnen →By car
The falls are about 3 kilometres beyond the village. A large car park is free of charge.
Continue to Stechelberg
From Stechelberg a cable car reaches Mürren in 4 minutes and the Schilthorn in 24. See the Schilthorn page for the 2026 prices.
Schilthorn →Pair it with the Staubbach Falls
The Staubbach Falls are free and next to the village, a good start or end for the same outing.
Staubbach Falls →Trümmelbach Falls: frequently asked questions
How much does the Trümmelbach Falls cost?
In 2026 an adult ticket costs CHF 18 and a child from 6 to 15 years CHF 8. There are no group prices. With the Lauterbrunnen Guest Card you get 10 percent off.
When do the Trümmelbach Falls close for the winter?
The 2026 season ends on 9 November. The falls are closed in winter and reopen in early April.
Can children visit the Trümmelbach Falls?
Children from 4 years can enter. Babies and children under 4 are not admitted, for safety reasons.
Are dogs allowed at the Trümmelbach Falls?
No. Dogs are not admitted.
How long does the visit take?
About one hour, including the tunnel lift and the paths along the falls.
Is parking free at the Trümmelbach Falls?
Yes. The large car park about 3 kilometres beyond the village is free of charge.