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Outdoors Lauterbrunnen, Interlaken

Staubbach Falls

An outdoor spot in Lauterbrunnen, Interlaken, free to visit and worth about 45 minutes. Best time to go: Morning.

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Staubbach Falls in Lauterbrunnen, Interlaken
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Why go

297-m waterfall dropping off a cliff into Lauterbrunnen village.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Interlaken, alongside 4 activities, 2 places to eat and 2 outdoor spots. The closest of our other picks is Trümmelbach Falls, 2.4 km away as the crow flies. At about 45 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Outdoors · Nature
Neighborhood
Lauterbrunnen
Price
Free
Time needed
45 min
Best time
Morning

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Interlaken, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Trümmelbach Falls

    Glacial falls thundering inside the mountain, reached by a tunnel lift.

    Outdoors · 2.4 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Jungfraujoch

    Rail trip to Europe's highest railway station, with glacier views.

    Activity · 7.4 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Schynige Platte

    Historic cog railway to an alpine garden and ridge walks.

    Activity · 7.8 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Rugenbräu

    Local brewery in Matten bei Interlaken with tours and a shop.

    Drinks · 9.8 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Restaurant Schuh

    Classic Swiss restaurant and confectioner on the Höhematte park.

    Food · 11 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Lake Brienz Cruise

    BLS boat from Interlaken Ost across turquoise water to Brienz.

    Activity · 12 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Staubbach Falls is a stop on our Swiss Lakes by Rail route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More outdoor spots in Interlaken

Another curated outdoor spot in Interlaken. See the full Interlaken guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Interlaken run from 4°C in January to 25°C in July; August is usually the wettest month. For Staubbach Falls itself, we suggest: Morning.

Modelled monthly averages for Interlaken from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Interlaken weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Staubbach Falls, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
Staubbach Falls, 3825 Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland
Coordinates
46.58963, 7.90529
Destination
Interlaken, Switzerland

Staubbach Falls: quick answers

How much time do you need at Staubbach Falls?

Plan on about 45 minutes at Staubbach Falls. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Staubbach Falls?

Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Short walk from the station.

Is Staubbach Falls free?

Yes, we list Staubbach Falls as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Staubbach Falls?

Staubbach Falls is at Staubbach Falls, 3825 Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Staubbach Falls?

Staubbach Falls appears on Swiss Lakes by Rail, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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