The Waterfalls of Lauterbrunnen

Since the weather had been on the inclement side, what better place to visit than Lauterbrunnen, from where at least eight waterfalls of note may be seen.

Staubbach Falls – Main Street – Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland

Getting There

From Wengen we took the Wengernalp Railway using our Oberlander Pass, since it covers travel in this region and Lauterbrunnen is the end station on this line.

Lauterbrunnen

Lauterbrunnen is again a typical alpine resort town with one main street dotted with shops and little else. It is the town you park you vehicle if you are staying in Wengen (since no vehicles are allowed).

The main street leads through the town from the train station and continues all the way to the end of the valley, however only after many name changes along the way.

Schiltwaldbachfall – Village Reformed Church – – Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland

Staubbach Falls – Spiss – Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland

Mettlenalp – Spiss – Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland

Almenhubel – Spiss – Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland

Once outside town the road narrows a bit, but offers a good path to have a long lazy hike down the valley. Cars are few, even though there are several camping sites along the way and parking lots for vehicles.

Buchenbachfall – Spiss – Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland

The Weisse Lütschine river flows the length of the valley as it gathers up many small tributaries that add to its volume along the way. During our walk you could hear its constant roar in the background.

Restaurants

Once we returned to Wengen, we had reservations and ate dinner at the following restaurant.

Berghaus Restaurant

This resort and hotel restaurant is small and offers traditional German and Swiss dishes. The author can recommend the Apple Strudel, it was very tasty, not ruined by sugar like in the States.