Park & nature
Trümmelbach Falls
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Trümmelbach Falls offers a unique natural spectacle: ten glacial waterfalls thundering inside a mountain, accessible via an internal lift. Located near Mürren in the Lauterbrunnen Valley, these falls are the only underground waterfalls in Europe. The water, fed by melting glaciers from the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau, carries 20,000 tons of rock debris annually, carving the mountain from within. Visitors take a lift into the mountain and then walk through illuminated tunnels and galleries that pass directly alongside the roaring water. The experience is both awe-inspiring and intimate, as you feel the spray and hear the thunder of the falls in the confined space. The site is a natural monument and a must-see for anyone interested in geology or unique natural phenomena.
Don't miss
- Ride the internal lift into the mountain to the upper falls.
- Walk through tunnels and galleries alongside the cascading water.
- Witness the immense power of glacial meltwater carving the rock.
- See the unique phenomenon of waterfalls entirely enclosed by rock.
- Photograph the dramatic interplay of light and water in the illuminated caverns.
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Trümmelbach Falls
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
Cheapest way inLucerne Walking Tour: Explore Top Sights & Hidden Gems4.5★ · 110 travelers~2 hoursFree cancellationFrom$42 per personSee dates →
Best full dayJungfraujoch Day Trip from Zurich: Swiss Alps & Bernese Oberland4.6★ · 1,477 travelers~12 hoursFree cancellationFrom$365 per personSee dates →
Private & flexibleFrom Interlaken: Private Grindelwald and Lauterbrunnen Tour4.5★ · 12 travelers~6 hoursFree cancellationFrom$405 per personSee dates →More attractions in Murren
