What to do in Lauterbrunnen at a glance
The valley is small, so you can combine several of these in one day. Lauterbrunnen sits at 795 metres. Wengen, Mürren and Gimmelwald lie on the terraces above, reached by cogwheel train and cable car, and the Schilthorn tops the valley at 2,970 metres.
Some of the list is free (waterfall views, valley-floor walks, the via ferrata), some costs a cable car ticket. Many highlights are seasonal, so the entries below say when they are open. Prices are for adults in 2026 and drop with a Half Fare Card or a pass.
Waterfalls and the valley floor (1 to 5)
Start at the bottom. These five need no more than a short walk, a bus or a ticket of under CHF 20.
1. See the Staubbach Falls
The fall drops about 297 metres right beside the village and is free to see all year. The path to the gallery in the rock is open from May to October. In winter the access is closed because of ice and falling stones.
Staubbach Falls →2. Walk inside the Trümmelbach Falls
Ten glacier waterfalls inside the mountain, reached by a tunnel lift. Adults pay CHF 18, children aged 6 to 15 CHF 8. Open daily until 9 November 2026. Children under 4 and dogs are not admitted. Plan about 1 hour.
Trümmelbach Falls →3. Walk the valley floor to Stechelberg
The flat path from Lauterbrunnen to Stechelberg is 6.8 kilometres and takes about 1 hour 45 minutes. It is easy and suitable for prams, and it passes waterfalls on the cliff walls the whole way.
Hiking in Lauterbrunnen →4. Take the cable car to Grütschalp and walk to Mürren
The cable car climbs to Grütschalp in 4 minutes (CHF 9.40 one way). From there the walk via Winteregg to Mürren takes about 1 hour 15 minutes. It is out of service from 26 October to 6 November 2026.
Mürren →5. Ride the steepest cable car
The Stechelberg to Mürren cable car climbs 775 metres at a gradient of 159.4 percent, the steepest cable car in the world. The direct ride takes 4 minutes. Return CHF 23.60, or CHF 11.80 with a Half Fare Card.
Mürren →Lauterbrunnen tours and experiences
Cable car tickets, day trips, paragliding and adventure activities in the valley, with live prices and availability.
Villages and viewpoints (6 to 11)
The three car-free villages and their balconies above the valley.
6. Stay a night in Mürren
At 1,650 metres, Mürren has about 430 residents and no cars. Lauterbrunnen to Mürren takes 18 to 20 minutes by cable car and train. The cable car to Grütschalp is closed for revision from 26 October to 6 November 2026.
Mürren →7. Find the quiet in Gimmelwald
Gimmelwald is a village of 109 people at 1,367 metres, with 178 guest beds. It is the intermediate stop of the Schilthorn cable car. On weekdays from 19 to 30 October 2026 the cable car does not stop here during the day.
Gimmelwald →8. Walk the Flower Trail at Allmendhubel
A funicular from Mürren reaches Allmendhubel (1,907 m) in 4 minutes. The Flower Trail around it takes about 20 minutes and shows more than 150 alpine flowers. Closed from 19 October to 11 December 2026.
Mürren →9. Take the cable car from Wengen to Männlichen
The cable car climbs 947 metres in under 5 minutes. Summer 2026 prices are CHF 31 one way and CHF 62 return, half price with a Half Fare Card. Revision from 26 October to 11 December 2026.
Wengen →10. Hike the Panorama Trail to Kleine Scheidegg
From Männlichen the Panorama Trail is 4.5 kilometres and takes 1 hour 20 minutes, from mid-June to October. The Wengernalp railway continues from Kleine Scheidegg to Grindelwald. The cable car is closed from 26 October to 11 December 2026.
More hikes →11. Ride the cogwheel train to Wengen
The Wengernalp railway has run since 1893. Lauterbrunnen to Wengen takes 11 to 12 minutes, every half hour, for CHF 7.20 one way. It is included in the Swiss Travel Pass and the Jungfrau Travel Pass.
Getting around →Summit, adventure and winter (12 to 15)
The big days out, plus what to do when the snow arrives.
12. Go up the Schilthorn to Piz Gloria
The revolving restaurant at 2,970 metres turns once in 45 minutes and shows over 200 peaks. Stechelberg to the summit is 24 minutes. Return CHF 115, CHF 57.50 with a Half Fare Card, free with the Berner Oberland Pass.
Schilthorn →13. Cross the Thrill Walk at Birg
The Thrill Walk is a walkway built into the rock face at Birg, 2,677 metres. Entry is free. The Skyline Walk platform at Piz Gloria is also free. Both are reached with a Schilthorn cable car ticket.
Schilthorn →14. Climb down the via ferrata to Gimmelwald
This route goes down, not up: 2.2 kilometres, 300 metres of descent, grade K3 and very exposed. Open 1 June to 31 October in good weather, 9 to 18 hours. Walking it is free. A 60 metre zip line is only available with a guide.
Mürren via ferrata →15. Ski, sledge or watch the Lauberhorn in winter
The Mürren-Schilthorn ski area has about 50 kilometres of pistes from 1,600 to almost 3,000 metres. Wengen has the 4.5 kilometre Fox Run sledge run and hosts the Lauberhorn races, 15 to 17 January 2027.
Winter in Lauterbrunnen →Which of the 15 fit your time?
A quick comparison for planning. Prices are adult 2026 prices.
| Time | Combine | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 2 to 3 hours | Staubbach Falls (1) and Trümmelbach Falls (2) | CHF 18 plus bus |
| Half day | Valley walk (3) and Wengen by train (11) | Walk free, train CHF 7.20 one way |
| Full day | Stechelberg cable car (5), Mürren (6) and Schilthorn (12) | CHF 115 return from Stechelberg |
| 2 days | Mürren (6), via ferrata (14), Gimmelwald (7) | Overnight stay plus cable car |
Things to do in Lauterbrunnen: frequently asked questions
What is the best thing to do in Lauterbrunnen?
Most visitors start with the Staubbach Falls and the Trümmelbach Falls, then go up to Mürren and the Schilthorn. If you only have a day, combine the Stechelberg cable car with the Schilthorn.
How many days do you need in Lauterbrunnen?
One day covers the two waterfalls and one village. Two to three days let you add the Schilthorn, a hike and a night in Mürren or Gimmelwald.
What can you do in Lauterbrunnen for free?
See the Staubbach Falls, walk the valley floor to Stechelberg and walk the Mürren via ferrata. The Thrill Walk and Skyline Walk are free, but you need a cable car ticket to reach them. On the via ferrata you need your own or rented gear.
What is there to do in Lauterbrunnen in late autumn?
From 26 October to 11 December 2026 several lifts are in revision, including the Männlichen cable car, and the Trümmelbach Falls close on 9 November. The Schilthorn, the valley walk and the Staubbach Falls remain.
Is Lauterbrunnen good in winter?
Yes, for skiing, sledging and quiet walks. The Mürren-Schilthorn ski area opens at weekends from 31 October 2026 if conditions allow and daily from 21 November. The waterfall paths and the Trümmelbach Falls are closed.