Staubbach Falls

Staubbach Falls is the centerpiece of the Lauterbrunnen Valley, often called the 'Valley of 72 Waterfalls'. With a free drop of 297 meters, it is one of the highest waterfalls in Europe. The water cascades from a hanging valley above, turning into a fine mist (hence the name 'Staubbach', meaning 'dust brook') before reaching the ground. Visitors can view the falls from the village of Lauterbrunnen, where the sheer cliff face towers over the main street. A short, steep path leads to a viewing platform behind the waterfall, offering a unique perspective from inside the mist. The falls are particularly dramatic in spring and early summer when snowmelt swells the flow, or in winter when parts freeze into icicles. The sight has inspired poets and writers, including Goethe, who wrote a poem about it. Staubbach Falls is a must-see for anyone visiting the Jungfrau region, symbolizing the raw beauty of the Swiss Alps.

Don't miss

• View the falls from the village center for a classic photo opportunity
• Hike the short trail to the viewing platform behind the waterfall
• Visit in late spring or early summer for maximum water volume
• See the falls illuminated at night during summer evenings
• Combine with a walk through the Lauterbrunnen Valley to see other waterfalls

Tickets & tours

Ways to visit Staubbach Falls

Cheapest way inSmall Group Rhine Falls & Swiss Scenic Journey from Zurich4.4★ · 51 travelers~4 hoursFree cancellationFrom$62 per personSee dates →Best full dayJungfraujoch Day Trip from Zurich: Swiss Alps & Bernese Oberland4.6★ · 1,475 travelers~12 hoursFree cancellationFrom$367 per personSee dates →Private & flexibleFrom Interlaken: Private Grindelwald and Lauterbrunnen Tour4.5★ · 12 travelers~6 hoursFree cancellationFrom$406 per personSee dates →