Trummelbach Falls
Trummelbach Falls
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- Samantha Louise S3 contributionsAmazing viewsWe were stayed in Interlaken so decided to do a day trip to Lauterbrunnen as we wanted to see all the waterfalls in the valley. During our walk we came across Trummelbach falls and decided to see. There's a small entry fee which is very cheap in my opinion. It was very quiet inside the falls, only saw a few other people - but the most stunning thing I've ever seen. (This is also where my husband proposed!) There's a little cafe outside with nice pastries too!Visited April 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten March 16, 2024
- Jenna MGloucester, United Kingdom19 contributionsNature at its finest ⭐️We visited here on a rainy day, and it blew our minds the beauty, the power of the water and the craftsmanship that made it possible to go inside mountains so see this beauty is incredible. So worth the visit, 14 CHF for entry. We took the steps up rather than the lift which gave you the opportunity to witness the falls as you climb with little people around.Visited April 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten April 20, 2024
- jrt193Chicago, Illinois4 contributionsMust seePerfect activity for a rainy and cloudy day. We hiked up the stairs to see all of the falls. Truly breathtaking. Can be chilly and warm at times. Truly spectacular. Easy to get to and lots of photo opportunities. Is a must see if traveling to Jungfrau region.Visited July 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten July 23, 2024
- Allyala NBrookline, Massachusetts93 contributionsAbsolutely spectacular and a must seeJust outside Lauterbrunnen these falls are spectacular. Take the bus from just outside the railway station. One can also hike if so inclined. The tickets are not expensive to go to see the falls. There is funicular that will take you half way. It does not go all the way to the top some say. Falls 6-10 are completely within the mountain. One has to climb about 200 steps but it is definitely worth it. Take plenty of videos and photos. Get back to where the funicular dropped you off. You then have the option of walking down more than 300 steps and see the first five falls. Alternatively one can take the funicular down. There is restaurant at the base and some nice tables to sit and rest. There are rest rooms as wellVisited July 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten July 31, 2024
- krawnerChicago, Illinois1,923 contributionsGlacier fed waterfalls inside a mountainPowerful cascades of water thundering inside a mountain. Walk through tunnels and caves. Entry not included in any pass. Cost 15 CHF (adult). Take the lift up to the 6th waterfall. Then climb wet stairs to visit falls 7-10. Walk down the stairs to visit falls 1-6. Great rainy day activity (will get wet anyway) and also great for super hot summer days (to cool you down). Prepare for wet stairs. Walk or take bus 141 from Lauterbrunnen station (3.6 km/ 2.2 mi one way, bus ride included in the Jungfrau pass or the Berber Oberland pass). Can also rent a bike or e-bike from Imboden in Lauterbrunnen. Trummelbach is worth visiting.Visited July 2024Traveled with friendsWritten July 31, 2024
- AlexLondon, United Kingdom110 contributionsBreathtaking views, impressive siteThis site reminds me why Switzerland is one of my favourite countries to visit: spectacular views, impressive nature, glacier water. The valley is a Unesco world heritage site and the falls are unique glacier waterfalls inside a mountain. It was a bit busy in the afternoon to get in, maybe 20 min wait but inside the site there was plenty of space and it did not feel crowded.Visited August 2024Traveled with familyWritten August 14, 2024
- MarkobrownLacey, Washington738 contributionsUnbelievable natural wonder. A must see if you’re in this part of Switzerland.Second time to tour and visit this location. This is an amazing natural wonder that’s hard to describe. Think about 10 waterfalls and being able to view them from the gorge created over millenniums. You’re able to take an elevator inside a mountain up to the mid-level then a walk, sometimes inside the mountain and other times outside, to the top and then walk all the way down. When we were there the volume of water coming down was absolutely unbelievable.Visited September 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten September 6, 2024
- John WStoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom4 contributionsDon't believe the bad reviews!I cannot believe some of the low reviews on here, it's almost as if they are talking about somewhere else. I visited on 7 Sept 2024, and it was fantastic. Far from horrible, as some people have mentioned, the two members of staff, one at the entrance and one manning the life, could not have been nicer. The water falls are great to see running within a mountain. From the 30 degree heat, it was lovely to get inside with the cool damp air for a while listening to the roar of the water (some people seem to be suprised by this, but they would complain about the sand in the desert) I think it was 15CHF each and you can pay by card. Well wortyh a look and another suprise in an area full of suprises.Visited September 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten September 9, 2024
- John OLos Angeles, California1,116 contributionsGreat visit to a powerful waterfallThis place was great and is definitely worth the time and expense. Easy to assess from the train station via the bus. Cool elevator ride to the top of the rocks. Waterfalls is very powerful. Some steps but nothing difficult. This was great.Visited September 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten September 26, 2024
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Jeanne W
Vevey, Switzerland38 contributions
Jul 2020 • Couples
We found ourselves inInterlaken on a very cloudy and wet day. What to do? We visited Truemmelbach Falls. It was a quick drive from downtown and the falls, 10 falls which are all rapidly moving inside the carved stones of the mountain, were great to see. A wonder of nature to see how the power of water shapes the stone. This is worth a visit even on a sunny day.
Written July 20, 2020
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jclin10
New York City, NY137 contributions
Aug 2021
Trummelbach Falls was not in any guidebook that we saw, but our guide (Luis, from ToursByLocals) took us there, and it was one of the most awe-inspiring encounters with nature that we have ever experienced. You have an unexpectedly up-close view of a surging waterfall, and you can imagine how the water has carved its path through stone through the eons. Definitely worth the visit.
Written September 5, 2021
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tarahopwood
France217 contributions
Jun 2021
You cannot go to Lauterbrunnen without a visit to the falls. We were staying at Jungfrau campsite and Trummelbach falls is a nice short hike from the campsite (through a field when they were muck spreading which was less pleasant but all part of the country experience!!). A word of warning, we were with a 4 year old who found the falls rather overwhelming and far too noisy however the rest of us were thoroughly impressed and cannot recommend highly enough (despite the surly ticket lady's best efforts to make us feel unwelcome!) - A must see and I would go again if in the area
Written November 17, 2021
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CC B
Dallas, TX532 contributions
Oct 2019
This is a beautiful place. There are many areas for great photos. Also, you will get wet, so bring a raincoat. We had a rain cover on our backpacks as well. The view from the top near the elevator is great.
There are stairs - LOTS of stairs. They do have an elevator that goes up to about the sixth level but there are no stops in between. So if you want to see all of it you are going to have to either climb up all the way and ride back down or vice versa. We opted to climb all of the stairs on the way up and then ride back down so it would be easier on our knees.
This attraction can be pretty touristy and it was crowded when we went in October, which is considered the off-season. This would be a good rainy day activity.
There are stairs - LOTS of stairs. They do have an elevator that goes up to about the sixth level but there are no stops in between. So if you want to see all of it you are going to have to either climb up all the way and ride back down or vice versa. We opted to climb all of the stairs on the way up and then ride back down so it would be easier on our knees.
This attraction can be pretty touristy and it was crowded when we went in October, which is considered the off-season. This would be a good rainy day activity.
Written February 29, 2020
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raisinette
Winter Garden, FL355 contributions
Oct 2019 • Couples
Really had an amazing time exploring the levels of the falls. Going through the carved out spaces that were cold and breezy made for an exciting day. There are lots of stairs so be prepared to walk up and down quite a bit and in some areas not well lit. We didn’t come across any slippery areas but good shoes or boots are definitely a plus. This is a must see if you’re hunting waterfalls in the area!
Written May 18, 2020
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Henry Z
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Aug 2024 • Family
For context I went on a rainy day, and without a jacket because of a dumb mistake, so this might not represent the average experience here. with that being said this is the most sensorially hostile tourist ”attraction” i’ve ever been to and i would have paid to avoid going.
one thing i don’t see mentioned in reviews is the noise. it’s extremely loud. so loud in fact that it shook the concrete floor and made communication with someone just feet away impossible. the noise is probably the main thing preventing me from enjoying the scenery.
there is also the water. ice cold water is always dripping on you or spraying through the air. I had a camera and had trouble getting any cool pictures since it’s not waterproof.
the ceilings are low so that i had to stoop down, and the railings are ice cold metal. I was always holding the railings since the stairs were steep and wet, and i felt that the consequences for slipping would be very very bad.
I think it’s possible to turn around early after the lift, and miss the worst part (my family went ahead and i followed for fear of losing communication with them), but the point is i had a bad experience, would not recommend (unless you have hearing protection!)
one thing i don’t see mentioned in reviews is the noise. it’s extremely loud. so loud in fact that it shook the concrete floor and made communication with someone just feet away impossible. the noise is probably the main thing preventing me from enjoying the scenery.
there is also the water. ice cold water is always dripping on you or spraying through the air. I had a camera and had trouble getting any cool pictures since it’s not waterproof.
the ceilings are low so that i had to stoop down, and the railings are ice cold metal. I was always holding the railings since the stairs were steep and wet, and i felt that the consequences for slipping would be very very bad.
I think it’s possible to turn around early after the lift, and miss the worst part (my family went ahead and i followed for fear of losing communication with them), but the point is i had a bad experience, would not recommend (unless you have hearing protection!)
Written August 18, 2024
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Sandra R
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Oct 2023 • Family
I have never in my life seen such horrible customer service. We came in on October 8 around 4 with a dog, had previously seen signs but just thought that it meant dogs had to be held on a leash. Nobody had said anything until one old man with a mustache came towards us, howling aggressively that dogs weren’t allowed. We told him we weren’t aware and he kept on screaming at us, even forcefully taking me by the shoulder to show me the sign. When we simply asked for a refund he refused, saying we had already purchased the tickets so someone had to wait outside. The lovely lady at the entrance was nice enough to reimburse us in cash. We left absolutely shocked and disgusted by the behavior this man had towards us. We understand the dog situation but that is no way to treat people. He claimed he’s worked there for 32 years, I hope that’s not the way he treats all visitors. Horrendous behavior for someone working in such a beautiful location. We’ll come back without the dog hoping we’ll have a better experience next time.
Written October 8, 2023
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Georginga
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Aug 2022 • Family
We walked up from Lauterbrunnen on a hot day. You start off with a lift to get you part way up then staircases lead you from one amazing cascade to the next.
They are high up, but even with my fear of heights I managed most of it, and it was very worthwhile.
The sound is deafening, the cascades stunning, And the glacial spray very refreshing.
Some people went with rain jackets but it’s really is just a light mist - not worth packing extra layers for!
They are high up, but even with my fear of heights I managed most of it, and it was very worthwhile.
The sound is deafening, the cascades stunning, And the glacial spray very refreshing.
Some people went with rain jackets but it’s really is just a light mist - not worth packing extra layers for!
Written August 13, 2022
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Piero C
Annapolis, MD769 contributions
Jun 2022 • Solo
Books and websites mention the possibility of walking from Lauterbrunnen to these falls, a 3km jaunt, mostly flat. If you find the trail on the east side of the valley, it’s quite pretty till you meet the main road, then it’s not worth the walk, really, unless you’re claustrophobic because the bus gets packed like a Tokyo subway car in the summer. It is worth visiting, however, if for the refreshment alone, since Switzerland is not unaffected by the climate change heat that’s destroyed the pleasure of being in Western Europe in the summer. The chasms are delightful cool and thrilling to see, although to make this tour last an hour would be stretching it. But more impressive than Staubach falls, seen up close.
Written June 30, 2022
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Gazwilliam
Isle of Man, UK8 contributions
Sep 2019 • Solo
This with out a dought the most impressive set of waterfalls I have ever visited and so thunderous.
Situated inside of a mountain plunging from the mountain glacier above.
Short bus journey from the pretty down of Lauterbrunnen along the valley.
So much nature is to be seen with a buetuful mountain back drop with steep mountain sides all around.
Make sure you include this in your plans if you are visiting Interlocken or any nearby areas
Situated inside of a mountain plunging from the mountain glacier above.
Short bus journey from the pretty down of Lauterbrunnen along the valley.
So much nature is to be seen with a buetuful mountain back drop with steep mountain sides all around.
Make sure you include this in your plans if you are visiting Interlocken or any nearby areas
Written February 27, 2020
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Does the Trummelbach falls have any water flow in March as well? Also Is the hike to the falls open in early March?
Written February 8, 2023
How do you get to the falls? Can you cycle there?
Written September 7, 2021
Hi! Is the closing time for the falls the latest time we may enter the falls? Or the latest that we must leave? For example, if we arrive 15 minutes before closing, can we still explore the falls for an hour? Or will we be asked to leave after those 15 minutes? Thanks!
Written April 18, 2021
Is Trummelbach Falls suitable for someone world who can't walk very far?
Written August 1, 2020
It's unfortunate but the answer is no. There's a lot of stairs and the walkways are very slippery and wet.
Written August 19, 2020
Has anyone visited both the Trummelbach Falls and the Reichenbach Falls? If we can only fit in one, which would you suggest?
Written October 5, 2019
Go to Trummelbach falls. The other was nice but where else will you see a falls inside of a mountain.
Written October 22, 2019
La visite des chutes est elle gratuite ? Y a-t-il un chemin de randonnée à proximité ou est-ce un accès direct aux chutes ?
Written August 18, 2019
L'entrée est payante : 11CHF/ADULTE. Accessible par ascenseur
Written August 7, 2020
Si puo pagare con carta credito? Nn so se lasciare l autoad interlaken e proseguire da laur
terbrunnen dopo la visita x firstbahn e poi kleine scheidegg. Mia ultima visira 2011. Auto a gpl
Written June 17, 2019
How many hours will it take to experience the falls considering we have a 5 year old?
Written May 18, 2019
Usually it is almost an hour and it depends how you would like to enjoy it, it is not a place to stay long as it was so cold in May and it should not cross more than 2 hours in total as my experience. Most of the time you will be using the stairs to climb and it is difficult with prams.
Written May 22, 2019
Hola!!
Tenemos pensado hacer una parada para ver las cascadas de Trümmelbachfälle, ¿cuánto dura más o menos el recorrido? Por calcular, que tenemos otras cosas que ver por la zona.
Saludos!!
Written April 21, 2019
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