Lauterbrunnen
Lauterbrunnen is located in one of the most impressive trough valleys in the Alps between gigantic rock faces and mountain peaks. As many as 72 waterfalls and colourful meadows, the Lauterbrunnen valley is one of the biggest nature conservation areas in Switzerland.

Staubbach Falls
Almost 300 meters (1000 ft.) high, plunging down from an overhanging rock face, the Staubbach Falls are the highest free falling waterfalls in Europe.  Just above Lauterbrunnen,  it seems as if the falls just empty right into the village. The stream, on reaching the verge of the rocky walls of the valley, forms a cascade so high that it is almost lost in spray before it reaches the level of the valley.

Trümmelbach Falls
Located in the „Black Monk“ mountain between Lauterbrunnen and Stechelberg, the Trümmelbach Falls are hidden behind mighty rock faces. The Trümmelbach alone drains the mighty glacier defiles of Eiger (3970 m), Mönch (4099 m) and Jungfrau (4158 m) and carries 20,200 tons of boulder detritus per year. The spectacle of 20‘000 liters of water per second cascading over the ten glacier-waterfalls can only be reached by tunnel lift in summer (beginning of April until beginning of November, daily from 9am until 5pm, in July and August from 8.30am until 6pm.

Mountain Excursions

Schilthorn - Piz Gloria (2970m/9744ft)
The most spectacular 360° panorama in the Alps! Dine-and-wine in the world's first revolving restaurant at an altitude of nearly 3000 metres. Impressive views embrace some 200 snow-capped peaks, ranging from the Bernese Alps to Mont Blanc in France and Germany's Black Forest.

Jungfraujoch - Top of Europe (3454m/11333ft)
Snow and ice 100% guaranteed! The Sphinx observation hall, impressive Ice Palace and hiking plateau - these are the year-round attractions up on the Jungfraujoch, the highest railway station in Europe. Summer attractions include a skilift, husky-drawn sledging and adventure activities.

Kleine Scheidegg (2061m/6760 ft.)
This remarkable round-trip by modern cogwheel railway has long been one of Europe's top holiday attractions. The Kleine Scheidegg Railway Station is situated right at the foot of the notorious Eiger North Face.

Heimwehflue (669 m/2195 ft.)
Half-day excursion, open April - October. From Interlaken West, by old-timer funicular (built in 1906) to the beautiful Heimwehfluh vantage point above Interlaken. Attractions here include beautiful woodland paths, an open-air model railway, an exciting bob run from the top all the way down to the base station in Interlaken and a spacious play area for children. The summit restaurant serves a choice of snacks.

Harderkulm (1322 m/4337 ft.)
Half-day excursion, open April - October. From Interlaken it is only a matter of minutes to the Harder Kulm. In just eight minutes you reach the summit of Interlaken’s home mountain by funicular from Interlaken.  This attractive vantage point offers fine views of the Bernese Oberland "capital" (between the Lakes of Brienz and Thun) as well as the entire Jungfrau Region. Particularly popular with children are the trip to the top by funicular and the Alpine wildlife park at the valley station, near Interlaken Ost railway station.

Other Excursions

St. Beatus Caves open April - October. Switzerland's first and only underground cave museum - spectacular but safe. Explore this mysterious maze of stalactites, stalagmites, lakes and waterfalls to a depth of 3000 meters. From Lauterbrunnen via train to Interlaken and on by ship, car, bus - or on foot along the historic Pilgrims' Path.

Cruise on Lake Thun or Lake Brienz
April – October (included with some Swiss Rail Passes!) Boats are operated on both of these beautiful lakes. Enjoy a leisurely cruise on a modern ship or one of the renovated stately steamers. Cruises depart in Thun (to Interlaken West) or in Interlaken Ost (to Brienz).

Open Air Museum - Ballenberg
With almost 100 original century-old buildings from all over Switzerland,
"historical" gardens and fields, demonstrations of typical crafts, many special events and 250 native farmyard animals, Ballenberg creates a vivid impression of rural life in bygone days. Ballenberg is in fact absolutely unique.
Your Swiss Pass will allow you a free entrance to this open-air museum!

Brienz
By train approx. 1 hour or by train to Interlaken and then by boat, you reach the  „wood-carver’s village“ where you can admire the wood-carver’s skillful craftsmanship.