Lauterbrunnen-Mürren tour: Waterfall & alpine village visit

Walk through a towering waterfall's mist, then ride narrow-gauge rails to a car-free mountain village

This small-group tour departs Interlaken by local train, descends into Lauterbrunnen valley to see the Staubbach waterfall, then ascends by aerial gondola and scenic ridge train to Mürren, a traditional Walser village at 1,638 meters with no road access. Your English-speaking Swiss guide leads the route and remains available during your free time to explore the car-free streets, wooden chalets and mountain restaurants. All train and cable tickets are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Lauterbrunnen and Mürren villages

• Meet tour guide at Interlaken Ost station
• Train ride through Lauterbrunnen valley
• Walk through Lauterbrunnen village and visit church
• View Staubbach waterfall
• Gondola ride from Lauterbrunnen to Grütschalp
• Train ride from Grütschalp to Mürren
• Explore Mürren village and enjoy free time
• Return by train and cableway to Lauterbrunnen
• Train ride back to Interlaken and tour ends

The experience

The tour starts at Interlaken Ost train station and follows the local train down through the Lauterbrunnen valley, a route that sets the rhythm for the whole day. You'll walk through the village itself to reach the Staubbach waterfall, a 297-meter ribbon of water that drops straight down the cliff face. From there, a 10-minute aerial gondola carries you up to Grütschalp while you watch the village shrink below, then a narrow-gauge train hugs the ridge for 15 minutes to Mürren, passing views of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau the whole way.

Mürren sits at 1,638 meters and has no road access. You can cross the entire village on foot in 20 minutes. The streets are car-free, lined with old wooden chalets and green meadows. Your guide stays with the group but gives you the afternoon free to choose: eat at one of the mountain restaurants, take an easy alpine walk, or simply sit with the view. If you want to visit other sights like Trümmelbach Falls or the village of Wengen, your guide will point you toward them and you can split off. The rest of the group returns together by train and cable car back to Interlaken, where the tour ends.

What’s included

• English-speaking Swiss guide for the full day.
• all train tickets from Interlaken to Lauterbrunnen and back, the aerial gondola from Lauterbrunnen to Grütschalp, and the narrow-gauge train to Mürren and return.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:15

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (16 and older) · Child (6 to 15 years) · Infant (under 6)

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish, French and German

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

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Is this one for you?The tour moves at a walking pace through Lauterbrunnen and then by train and cable car to Mürren, so it suits all fitness levels. The free time in Mürren lets you choose whether to rest at a restaurant or take an easy walk, and your guide can point you toward other nearby sights if you want to explore beyond the main group.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, French and German.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 15 years); Infant (under 6).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is the Staubbach waterfall like when you reach it?

The Staubbach is a 297-meter waterfall that drops straight down the cliff face above Lauterbrunnen village. You reach it on foot during a short walk through the village and have time to stand at the viewpoint before continuing to the cable car.

How do you get from Lauterbrunnen up to Mürren?

You take a 10-minute aerial gondola from Lauterbrunnen to Grütschalp, then change onto a narrow-gauge train that runs for 15 minutes along the ridge to Mürren. Both rides offer views of the surrounding peaks.

Can you walk around Mürren on your own, or does the group stay together?

Mürren is car-free and small enough to cross on foot in 20 minutes, so you have free time to explore the village, its wooden chalets and mountain restaurants on your own. Your guide is available for information and suggestions about where to go.

What's included in the tour price?

The tour includes an English-speaking Swiss guide for the full day and all necessary train and cable car tickets. Food and drinks are not included, but several restaurants and bars in Mürren are open during your free time.

How long is the whole tour?

The tour runs 6 to 7 hours from start to finish, including travel time, the walk in Lauterbrunnen, the cable and train rides, and your free time in Mürren before the return journey to Interlaken.