Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland

We departed Zurich and headed for Lauterbrunnen by train. Lots of great scenery during the train ride. We saw mountain waterfalls, turquoise colored lakes (caused by sentiments from glaciers), and castles.

Lake Lungern

Reichenbach Falls near Meiringen.

Giessbach Falls tumbling into Lake Brienz

Castle (now a hotel) overlooking Lake Brienz.

Lauterbrunnen is a small town located in a deep valley. Tall cliffs surround Lauterbrunnen and 72 waterfalls flow over - the region has the nickname "Valley of 72 Waterfalls". We stayed at Chalet Rosa, which is a house that was converted into a bed and breakfast lodge. Very impressed with the manager who handled guest check in, prepared the breakfast, and cleaned rooms all by herself. 

Lauterbrunnen sits along the Lütschine River, where many tributaries join. The river has a pale blue color and carries glacier water and sediments from the mountains into Lake Brienz. 

Upon arriving Lauterbrunnen, we can see the Staubbach waterfall from the train station. 

Gryffenbach falls, can be seen at the train station

Staubbach falls looks vibrant when the sun is out.

Staubbach falls looks like mist flowing from the top of the cliff.

Spotted a cow near Staubbach falls.

Spissbach waterfall

Lütschine River

We visited Trummelbach Falls, largest subterranean waterfall in Europe. This waterfall is unique since you go inside the mountain to access it. There were 10 viewpoints total. As the glaciers melt, the water flows from the mountains into Trummelbach. Maximum flow rate is 20,000 liters per second. 

Murrenbach waterfall

We then headed to Murren by bus then cable cars to enjoy the views of the valley and mountains. There are additional cable cars to get to the peak of Mt Schilthorn, but since it was cloudy on top we passed.

Jungfrau from Murren

Peak of Jungfrau among the clouds

We watched people paragliding off the mountains