Trummelbach Falls
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Why go
- Up to 20,000 litres of water rush through the mountain each second at peak flow.
- Follow roughly 600 metres of tunnels and stairways for close views of the falls.
Opening hours
Today09:00 – 17:00Show all
Don't miss
- Upper cascadesThe highest cascades lie deep inside the winding gorge, beyond daylight; illuminated galleries bring visitors close to them.Upper viewing galleries
History
The stream carved a narrow gorge into the rock face that barely widens towards the top.
- 1839A hotel was built near the falls.
- 1877Walkways and bridges first provided access to the falls.
- c. 1880Stairs were built beside the lower falls.
- 1913A lift opened access to the upper falls.
- 1926Other hotels began opening near the falls.
Tips for your visit
- Bring a warm layer: the viewing galleries are cold and damp, even when the valley is sunny.
- An inclined lift inside the mountain helps with about 100 metres of ascent.
Best time to visit
- Glacier melt is strongest in spring and early summer.
- The water is usually muddier in spring and clearer in autumn.
How to get there
- On footThe falls lie 3 km south of Lauterbrunnen, where the stream descends into the valley from the east, just before Stechelberg.
Shorts
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Interesting facts5
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140 metres
The stream descends about 140 metres through the mountain.
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20,200 tonnes
The stream carries about 20,200 tonnes of pebbles and silt each year.
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The falls are part of Switzerland’s Federal Inventory of Landscapes and Natural Monuments of National Importance.
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The gorge barely widens as it cuts upward into the rock face.
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The stream descends from the east over steep rock walls into the valley just before Stechelberg.
Trümmelbachfälle - Wikipedia
Sources: Trümmelbach Falls - Wikipedia · Lauterbrunnen - Wikivoyage (see) · Trümmelbachfälle - Wikipedia · Trümmelbachfälle - Wikipedia · Cascate di Trümmelbach - Wikipedia · checked 24 Sep 2026
Plan from here: Evening walk →
Questions and answers
What are the access options?
Visitors can use the funicular to reach the viewing galleries or hike to the entrance.
How large is the area feeding Trümmelbach Falls?
The stream drains about 24 square kilometres, roughly half covered by snow and glaciers.
Are Trümmelbach Falls privately owned?
Yes, the falls are privately owned.
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