Switzerland · Bernese Oberland
Trümmelbach Falls
Trümmelbachfälle
An entire glacier's meltwater — from the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau — is forced through a series of ten cataracts carved inside a hollow mountain, accessible via a funicular lift and lit tunnels drilled into the rock. It's the only glacier waterfall system in Europe navigable from the inside.
An entire glacier's meltwater — from the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau — is forced through a series of ten cataracts carved inside a hollow mountain, accessible via a funicular lift and lit tunnels drilled into the rock. It's the only glacier waterfall system in Europe navigable from the inside.
Trümmelbach Falls drops 200 metres (656 ft) on the Trümmelbach. It is a cataract-type fall, and the nearest base for a visit is Lauterbrunnen, with BRN the closest airport. Access to the main viewpoint is rated easy.
Summer glacial melt from the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau maximizes flow through the inside-the-mountain chutes.
What you can do here
Hiking
From ten-minute boardwalks to multi-day approaches through cloud forest.
Photography
Light angles, moonbows, spray management and the hours that actually work.
When to go
Summer glacial melt from the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau maximizes flow through the inside-the-mountain chutes.
Entry: Entry ticket ~14 CHF, includes funicular
Getting there
- Base townLauterbrunnen
- AirportBRN
- CountrySwitzerland
- RegionBernese Oberland, Europe
- AccessEasy — a short walk or roadside viewpoint
On the map
46.5772, 7.9053
Quick answers
How tall is Trümmelbach Falls?
Trümmelbach Falls drops 200 metres (656 feet). It is a cataract-type waterfall on the Trümmelbach.
When is the best time to visit Trümmelbach Falls?
Peak flow is June to August. Summer glacial melt from the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau maximizes flow through the inside-the-mountain chutes.
What can you do at Trümmelbach Falls?
Beyond the viewpoints: hiking and photography. Access to the main viewpoint is rated easy — a short walk or roadside viewpoint.
How do you get to Trümmelbach Falls?
The usual base is Lauterbrunnen, and the closest airport is BRN. A short walk or roadside viewpoint from there. Entry ticket ~14 CHF, includes funicular.
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