Lauterbrunnen Village
Lauterbrunnen Village
4.5
About
Duration: 1-2 hours
Suggest edits to improve what we show.
Improve this listing
Tours & experiences
Explore different ways to experience this place.

Top ways to experience Lauterbrunnen Village and nearby attractions

See what travelers are saying

  • Arthur M
    Hamilton, Canada1,628 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The Instagram pictures don't do them justice!
    The village was extremely busy, especially with the viewpoint of the waterfalls and the church. There was a long lineup to take photos in there. But, hearing the cow bells while soaking in the views got me chills! What was just seen in Instagram was something I saw with my two very own eyes, and pictures didn't do justice! It's totally worth seeing it in person! One thing to watch out though, since it's in the valley, the illumination of the falls will depend on the sun's angle, which can make or break the view. I tried during sunrise, and it looked like the falls were dry.
    Visited October 2023
    Traveled solo
    Written November 20, 2023
  • chrysantha
    575 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beautiful village
    I stayed in Interlaken,so it was quite near going to Lauterbrunnen.From Interlaken West,i went by train to Lauterbrunnen. From Lauterbrunnen station,I wanted to see Murren,so I went to Grutschalp,and by cable car to Murren. If you go to Lauterbrunnen,don't skip Murren..it was beautiful village too. I walked through the Murren village and then by cable car to Gimmelwald and Stechelberg,and by bus to Lauterbrunnen. I stopped one stop before the train station,and walked to the Staubbach waterfall...and walked till the train station..Really beautiful village
    Thank you for your visit and the excellent review!
    Written August 23, 2024
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited April 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written May 1, 2024
  • Kamal P
    Byron Bay, Australia8,758 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The ravine like valley that was so much attractive
    The town with a series of water falls decorating it, was one of the most attractive towns we had the opportunity to visit. Lauterbrunnen valley that we saw was a relatively narrow strip of land bordered by two major cliffs, one of which was rich with the natural water features. Just outside the bustling village centre with cafes and tourist activity the road led us to very green pasture fields and open space with Swiss Alps with snowcapped peaks just ahead of it. Travel to Lauterbrunnen was easy taking the train from Interlaken hopping into the segment that traveled to Lauterbrunnen. It was a pretty relaxing area with extremely fresh air and peaceful atmosphere where we enjoyed every moment of our visit.
    Thank you for the excellent review and your visit in Lauterbrunnen.
    Written August 23, 2024
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited June 2023
    Traveled with family
    Written May 4, 2024
  • OutForTheJill
    Seattle, Washington104 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Waterfalls galore!
    Lauterbrunnen is a quaint village in the valley with soaring cliffs of the Alps on all sides. We took a train from Luzern to Lauterbraunnen. The train trip was very scenic with views of beautiful lakes, mountains and waterfalls. If you have an extra day, a trip to this village is worth your time. There are a handful of good restaurants and some shops. It is also a great place to hike.
    Thank you for your excellent review and the visit in Lauterbrunnen.
    Written August 23, 2024
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited May 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written June 5, 2024
  • Tessa S
    9 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beautiful location
    What a gorgeous little village. My partner and I stayed a few nights and we also did day trips to other parts close by. I do recommend but just make sure you are respectful of the residents- it is their home! Research what the countries rules are for parking/driving/transport etc and please be kind to other tourists!
    Thank you for your visit and the excellent review!
    Written August 23, 2024
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited June 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written June 16, 2024
These reviews are the subjective opinion of Tripadvisor members and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.

Most Recent: Reviews ordered by most recent publish date in descending order.

Detailed Reviews: Reviews ordered by recency and descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as wait time, length of visit, general tips, and location information.

Popular mentions

4.5
4.5 of 5 bubbles469 reviews
Excellent
353
Very good
93
Average
17
Poor
2
Terrible
4

Kamal P
Byron Bay, Australia8,758 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2023 • Family
The town with a series of water falls decorating it, was one of the most attractive towns we had the opportunity to visit. Lauterbrunnen valley that we saw was a relatively narrow strip of land bordered by two major cliffs, one of which was rich with the natural water features. Just outside the bustling village centre with cafes and tourist activity the road led us to very green pasture fields and open space with Swiss Alps with snowcapped peaks just ahead of it. Travel to Lauterbrunnen was easy taking the train from Interlaken hopping into the segment that traveled to Lauterbrunnen. It was a pretty relaxing area with extremely fresh air and peaceful atmosphere where we enjoyed every moment of our visit.
Written May 4, 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Thank you for the excellent review and your visit in Lauterbrunnen.
Written August 23, 2024
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

Sachini H
Colombo, Sri Lanka74 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2022
We visited during April'22 which was mid of the Spring. The advantages were,
1. Day light was quite long and we had lot of time to explore around.
2. The crowd was reasonable which I believe it's comparatively lower than other seasons.
3. Swiss Alps were covered with snow and gave us lots of picture-perfect photos!

We booked a hotel in the middle of the town on Bed 7 Breakfast basis. It was 5 mins walking to Lauterbrunnen Station and lots of other restaurants. We had a quite a good breakfast at hotel so that we just needed a small supper for lunch. That saved money and time.

We visited Murren on first day. There was a Cable Car service available to the mountain top and from there a mountain train took us to Murren. Murren was a beautiful village which is very close to Swiss Alps. It's good if u love skiing and they has a ski school for all age persons.

From Murren we walked upto Gimmelward which was around 3kms. Surrounding was so beautiful and mesmerizing with uncountable number of waterfalls! From Gimmelward we took the cable car down to Schilthornbahn and from there we took a bus back to hotel.

Day 2 was fully spent on Jungfraujoch, the Top of Europe. We took the Train and mountain trains to reach the top. Jungfraujoch was a surrounded with white mountains and you can study Swiss Alpes, take photos, shop for souvenir and more. Then we took the return trains back to Wengen and walked down to Wengwald station. (~1.5Km)

Had a nice dinner from the town and we left to Lucerne on next day.
Make your hotel reservations as early as possible and if are a nature lover, walk as much as u can. This will save your time and money spent on food.
Written March 5, 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Thank you for your visit in Lauterbrunnen and the nice review! We are looking forward to welcome you again in the Valley of the 72 waterfalls.
Written August 18, 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

Robert S
2 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2022 • Couples
Be careful to read the terms & conditions of accommodation you book. My wife and I booked via booking.com to stay at chalet Spellbound in Lauterbrunner. Tucked away at the end of the T&C was a clause that all guests must be ages 18-35 (or 18-45 in another section). I had paid by this point and not eligible for refund so lost over £700 on 4 nights accommodation. No explanation was given to this clause. We were both 47 at the time and fit and able. Age discrimination.
Written June 8, 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

Robert S
2 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Couples
Discrimination at Spellbound Chalet in Lauterbrunnen. My wife and I booked to go June 22. In some of the small print that I did not see it specified aged 18-35 guests only. In another area it said 18-45. And elsewhere, nothing at all. I only spotten this once the payment had been made 2 weeks prior to visiting. No refund given as we were 47!! Sooo Old. I tried to argue that if there was no health reason for this policy, then this is discrimination. All I eventuially got was £200 back from Booking.com out of the £700 paid for 4 nights. Legally, trying to argue a case with a firm that is Dutch, a property in Switzerland and as British resident is impossible. Avoid this property unless you like wierd discrimination policies.
Written July 2, 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

SteveAntpitta
New York City, NY109 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020
This is a lovely town. It is very convenient, with lots of hotels, restaurants and shops, but not overwhelmed with tourists. The transportation is wonderful, with all the connecttions, whether by train, cable car or bus, coordinated so there is minimal wait times. The town is quaint enough, with great scenery all around. We did not get a chance to hike nearby,but would have if it weren't winter.
Written January 23, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

Piero C
Annapolis, MD769 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2022 • Family
Sure, this is the gorgeous Bernese Oberland, but the town is set deep in a valley and the most impressive peaks are not so easy to see. Better to stay higher up, where the vistas are jaw dropping, say Murren or Gimmelwald. Nevertheless, the town is well situated for all kinds of experiences, and has plenty of restaurants and transportation. There are some nice spontaneous walks to be had if you head up towards Wengen. Facing south at sunset, you see the peaks turn a delightful pink.
Written June 30, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Thank you for your visit and the review. Here in the Valley you have nice views to the Waterfalls and to some mountains. To see Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau you have nice views from higher up, this is correct. We are looking forward to your next visit. Best regards and a nice day
Written August 9, 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

Michael R
Market Harborough, UK201 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2020
I have spent many family skiing holidays in Lauterbrunnen taking the cog railway up the mountain to ski in the fabulous area.
Now in my eighties I have stopped skiing with the family, but this year found another way to enjoy this wonderful valley.
I went with a family group along the valley on mountain bikes. It was a wonderful experience.
The bike shop in the village could not have been more helpful.
The ride along the valley with its many waterfall can be done without using the road.
The cycle route follows the river.
I chose an E.Bike for half a day ,and with the family including my five year old granddaughter on a tandem with her father, had some very happy hours in the Beautiful valley.
Written March 29, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

carrie h
schenectady55 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2024 • Friends
Be careful when parking near the cemetery, you may be tempted to walk out of your car and start taking pics of the beautiful waterfall like I did. However, I was accosted by a rude lady saying that I was disrespecting their people by having my camera out. I was not taking pictures with any grave stones. But to be honest I wouldn’t have thought much about doing so, because there were no visible signs near the parking lot that forbid photography. I offered to show her the pics to prove what I had taken a pic of; the waterfall and some flowers, but she was more interested in targeting and shaming me. She obviously didn’t like tourists coming to to village which is her prerogative of course, but something to consider when visiting, I don’t tourists are welcome.
Written June 29, 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

Arthur M
Hamilton, Canada1,628 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 • Solo
The village was extremely busy, especially with the viewpoint of the waterfalls and the church. There was a long lineup to take photos in there. But, hearing the cow bells while soaking in the views got me chills! What was just seen in Instagram was something I saw with my two very own eyes, and pictures didn't do justice! It's totally worth seeing it in person!

One thing to watch out though, since it's in the valley, the illumination of the falls will depend on the sun's angle, which can make or break the view. I tried during sunrise, and it looked like the falls were dry.
Written November 20, 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

chrysantha
indonesia575 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2024 • Couples
I stayed in Interlaken,so it was quite near going to Lauterbrunnen.From Interlaken West,i went by train to Lauterbrunnen.
From Lauterbrunnen station,I wanted to see Murren,so I went to Grutschalp,and by cable car to Murren.
If you go to Lauterbrunnen,don't skip Murren..it was beautiful village too.
I walked through the Murren village and then by cable car to Gimmelwald and Stechelberg,and by bus to Lauterbrunnen.
I stopped one stop before the train station,and walked to the Staubbach waterfall...and walked till the train station..Really beautiful village
Written May 1, 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Thank you for your visit and the excellent review!
Written August 23, 2024
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

Showing results 1-10 of 348
Is this your Tripadvisor listing?
Own or manage this property? Claim your listing for free to respond to reviews, update your profile and much more.
Claim your listing

Lauterbrunnen Village - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024)

All Lauterbrunnen HotelsLauterbrunnen Hotel DealsLast Minute Hotels in Lauterbrunnen
All things to do in Lauterbrunnen
Day Trips in Lauterbrunnen
RestaurantsFlightsVacation RentalsTravel StoriesCruisesRental Cars