The very first thing you'll want to do when you visit Lauterbrunnen, is explore the valley,
of course! While you could just walk the 3 miles from one end to the other, we think
it's best to rent bikes for the day. Imboden is the best place to rent bikes in Lauterbrunnen and
they're a really great deal too. Every bike rental comes with a free helmet because — safety first!
And if you're staying overnight in Lauterbrunnen, you get a discount with the Lauterbrunnen Guest
Card. We love walking and hiking in Switzerland, but since we have so many things to show you in
Lauterbrunnen Valley, these bad boys will just help us explore a little bit faster.
These activities are listed in no particular order,
but we made a custom map for you so you can find each of these spots with ease.
There's a link to that map in the description below. Speaking of ease,
I love how easy it is to sightsee with bikes, but if you need some fuel before
you start your day in Lauterbrunnen, grab a bratwurst from Metzgerei Fuchs.
They’re right next to Imboden Bike in the middle of Lauterbrunnen village,
and it'll be hard to miss them because they often grill brats outside during lunch and dinner time.
So if you're wanting to try some local meats from the Jungfrau Region, then this is the place to
go. And if you're vegetarian, don't worry, because we have other foodie spots on this
list you'll enjoy. But if I'm honest, biking with a bratwurst in my tummy doesn't exactly
sound like fun. So if museums are more your thing, then spend some time at the Talmuseum.
In reality, we're not usually museum people, but we know that a lot of our followers enjoy learning
about local history. Plus, we just moved to this area a couple months ago, so we've been curious
to learn a little bit more about the history of tourism in this region. The Talmuseum depicts
Lauterbrunnen from the 16th century reformation to the introduction of tourism in the 1800s.
And there's even an exhibit dedicated to mountaineering. As a bonus, you can enjoy free
admission to the museum if you're an overnight guest staying in Lauterbrunnen or Wengen. This
place is only open from June to September and it has limited hours, so be sure to check the website
before you visit. And if museums aren't your thing, then enjoy a Lauterbrunnen brew instead.
It's hard to imagine a craft beer more local than Staubbach Bier. In fact,
it's so local you'll hardly find any information about it online. But you
can try one at Camping Breithorn, Hotel Restaurant, Silberhorn,
or maybe the most convenient way is to head over to Airtime Cafe Bakery for a tasty treat.
We have sat out here on the patio so many times watching the tourists go by while Brett enjoys
a good coffee, and I usually munch on a tasty snack. There are smoothies and breakfast foods
for the morning, sandwiches and veggie pies for a meal, and fresh juices and brownies for any hour
of the day. And they're particularly known for their very good brownies. But we've delayed long
enough. You're probably wondering, when are they going to mention the famous Staubbach waterfall?
You can't miss it because it plummets down a 300 meters of vertical rock face. Now,
technically, you can see it all year long, but of course it's flowing the best in spring and
early summer. You'll also notice there's a really steep path that you can hike to
walk behind the waterfall. It's only open from May to October, but in our opinion,
we don't think it's worth it because actually you get the best view from right here.
I'm a lifelong learner, so I'm going to head over here to these info panels — and
I'm going to skip those info panels and order a cappuccino to-go from the Cycling
Coffee Shop instead. If you're new around here, I'm on a mission to find the best
cafes so that you and I don't have to endure mediocre coffee while we travel.
And this right here is a solid cappuccino, especially considering its super touristy
location. And if you prefer almond milk or oat milk, they have those available,
too. But now that I've had my caffeine kick, it's time for a photo shoot.
Not really. But this epic photo spot is so spectacular, you're not going to want to miss it.
Don't forget, you can find this exact photo spot, and everywhere else we feature in this video,
on our free map of Lauterbrunnen. And if you already know that you want to visit this
stunning glacial valley, then be sure to check out our 1-Week Guide to the Jungfrau Region,
which features a whole afternoon here. So make sure you snap all your pretty
pictures here first before you go stuff your face with a corndog from Betty's Corndogs.
I can't even remember the last time I ate a corn dog, but this seriously hits
the spot. You just choose your filling (I got the local sausage), your covering (I
chose the classic panko), and then you can have as many sauces as you want. For real,
if eating a corn dog is not what you expected to see on our list of things to do in Lauterbrunnen,
then hit that like button because, well, we didn't expect it either.
But that's one of the coolest things about traveling. Finding unexpected
gems like yummy corndogs in the midst of a tourist destination. But for something
that's not quite as surprising—you can watch paragliders land in Lauterbrunnen Valley.
The Jungfrau Region is practically like the capital of adventure sports like paragliding.
Airtime Paragliding offers 20 minute tandem rides from Mürren down to Lauterbrunnen.
So if you hang out at the Schilthorn cable car station, you can watch them trickle down
from the sky. And before you even ask — No, we have not been paragliding yet, but yes,
we want to go and yes, we're planning to go soon. But if you'd rather keep
your feet on the ground—then visit some Lauterbrunnen Valley's self-service farm fridges.
There's a pedestrian path that runs past Staubbach Waterfall beside the river, and that's where
you'll find a few of these. They sell things like Swiss cheese and sausage, of course, but
also eggs, yogurt, butter and sirup. The concept is pretty simple. The farmers are out working
and can't run a farm shop, so they set up these self-service fridges based on the honor system.
You simply take what you want and leave your money in the box. Or in this case,
it's an actual vending machine! And the perfect spot to enjoy farm fresh
food is at this picnic spot with killer views. Pick a table and enjoy your little
picnic. You might even get to see some cows nearby or watch the paragliders land too.
But we are not done with farm food yet. Wash down your picnic with fresh milk
from a vending machine. The concept is pretty similar to the farm fridges,
except it's literally filled with milk straight from the cows. Probably the cows are right
over there. Just pop in a few coins and fill up a cup or bottle with the milk.
But we have two quick warnings. First, be aware that we think this might be unpasteurized. And
even though we haven't personally had any problems, if you have a sensitive stomach,
you might want to be cautious. And second, this stuff is so out of the
world good that you'll probably never want to drink milk from the grocery store ever again.
“I'm spoiled. I can never have milk from the grocery store again.”
Just a reminder that you can find this milk vending machine and all
of these spots on our free map. Well, we can't actually show you the next spot on
our map because it's more of a game. We like to play “Eye Spy
the Swiss flag.” It’s soaring way up high in a small cave among the cliffs.
Now, we won't give away where it is, but I'll give you two hints. First,
you can see it from the village. And second, it's on the Wengen of the valley. We also like to play
Eye Spy a Waterfall because Lauterbrunnen is known as the Valley of 72 Waterfalls. However, you won't
be able to see Trummelbach Waterfalls from the outside because it's actually inside the mountain.
And even more impressive, it's 10 different glacial waterfalls
that drain 20,000 liters of water per second from the Eiger, Mönch,
and Jungfrau. This is probably one of the most popular things to do in Lauterbrunnen.
And it's perfect for a cloudy or rainy day because it's inside the mountain. You ride
a lift through a tunnel to reach the falls and then get to explore the path on your own.
And while it's not much, you get a 1 CHF discount if you're an overnight guest in Lauterbrunnen or
Wengen. Trummelbach is open from the beginning of April to the beginning of November,
depending on the weather. But unfortunately, children under 4 and dogs are not allowed to
enter due to safety reasons. Now, once you've visited Trummelbach and explored every aspect
of this glacial valley, see what's at the top of those cliffs by visiting Mürren and Gimmelwald.
This video shows you everything you need to know about enjoying a perfect day in what might be
our favorite corner of the region. So watch that next, and we'll see you in Switzerland!