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swiss bliss in the valley: first time in lauterbrunnen, switzerland 🌲
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items as a type-a travel maximalist i always curated packed itineraries to get the best bang for my buck – especially with only 2 days to spare in lauterbrunnen! hit the same natural highlights that i did in this alpine oasis you have to see to believe for...
find the full travel guide here: destination195.com/destinations/lauterbrunnen-2-day-itinerary
find the full travel guide here: destination195.com/destinations/lauterbrunnen-2-day-itinerary
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things to do in lauterbrunnen 🏔️
good eats 🫕
things to do in lauterbrunnen 🏔️
discover the top alpine adventures to embark on with 2 days in lauterbrunnen. following this list from the top down, scale the schilthorn on your first day and chase waterfalls during your second!
witness panoramic views of the bernese oberland from this peak extending a whopping 9,744 ft in the air—a skyline platform showcases a spectacular view of the eiger, mönch, jungfrau and more than 200 other summits 🌨️
Schilthorn
the steel structure juts out from the rock face with a crawl-through tunnel, glass-bottomed floor, tight rope, and cattle grid deepening the sense of adventure as you scramble around the imposing massif 🧗🏾♂️
Birg Thrill Walk
if you’re only going to do one hike, this should be it with a little bit of everything embodying “classic switzerland"—stunning mountain vistas, tiny villages full of rustic cabins in the hills, blooming alpine meadows, and cow pastures with musical ...
Northface Trail
although it’s not exactly on the way when hiking the northface trail, i highly recommend taking the detour to the sprutz waterfall since you can walk directly behind a raging cascade 💧
Sprutz Waterfall
a fairytale car-free village full of traditional swiss chalets, listen to the twinkling sound of cowbells floating over green pastures as roaring waterfalls cascade down the mountainside 🐄
Gimmelwald
like the name implies, this store has no employees present and instead depends on your integrity to leave correct payment in exchange for anything taken 🤞
The Honesty Shop
breathtaking alpine views, charming villages, and cascading waterfalls are the norm, where you’ll step into a mountainous landscape unlike anything you’ve seen before. situated next to a convenient cable car system, visit gimmelwald, mürren, birg, an...
Lauterbrunnen
the signature waterfall of lauterbrunnen valley, staubbach falls towers over the quaint village, free falling nearly 297 meters from the ledge of an overhanging cliff ⛰️
Staubbach Waterfall
10 glacial subterranean waterfalls originating from the enormous drainage of the eiger, mönch, and jungfrau peaks respectively, with a spectacular 20,000 liters of water flowing through the caverns each second🚰
Trümmelbach Falls
good eats 🫕
everywhere i ate during my 2 days in lauterbrunnen. beginning at the top of the list and working your way down follows the order in which i hit each spot.
the schilthorn's world famous james bond-themed, 360° revolving restaurant 🕵️
Piz Gloria
if you weren’t hungry at piz gloria, you have another opportunity to grab a meal from the birg bistro, open daily from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm 🥪
Birg Bistro
if you're looking to save money while visiting lauterbrunnen valley, grab quick groceries for sandwiches, charcuterie boards, or fruit and veggie snacks from the market 🛒
Coop Supermarkt
enjoy a pint of beer with an endless supply of choose-your-own-topping wood-fired pizza at your disposal, or indulge in swiss classics like cheese raclettes, gimmelwaldner rauchwurst aka smoked sausage, or fondue—although i would wait for fondue from...
Mountain Hostel
every structure in gimmelwald looks straight out of a storybook, and if you wander into hotel pension for a warm drink you might just find a rowdy, piano-led sing-along to classics like “sweet caroline” underway 🍻
Hotel Pension
situated alongside auf der fuhren, the main road running through lauterbrunnen, dining outside on the patio with a steaming pot of warm, bubbly cheese fondue will give you the perfect view of the valley — with people watching served up on the side 🫕
Hotel Oberland