Staubbach Falls
Lauterbrunnen
Optional: walk behind Staubbach Falls — a short, steep trail up to a path behind the 300m waterfall. Wet but incredible.
Free
Day 5 · June 21, 2026
Sunday
Lauterbrunnen Valley
A bonus day in one of the most jaw-dropping valleys in Europe. Waterfalls, a flat valley walk, and a relaxed lunch in Lauterbrunnen.
No Plan!
Today's OPTIONS
- MorningSleep in
No alarm. You just watched two people get married on a mountain.
- 10:00 AMLeave for Lauterbrunnen
Meet at Chalet Orion. 20 minute drive to Lauterbrunnen. Park in the village.
- 11:00 AMStaubbach Falls
Enjoy Staubbach Falls from town. Optional: Walk behind the falls — a short, steep trail up to a path behind the 300m waterfall. Wet but incredible.
- GROUP SPLITS
Group 1 — Valley
- 11:45 AMLauterbrunnen Valley Walk
72 waterfalls cascade off sheer cliffs on both sides of the valley. Completely flat and beautiful.
- 1:00 PMTrümmelbach Falls
Glacial meltwater carved through the inside of a mountain, accessed by elevator.
- 2:00 PMLunch at Restaurant Schützen
In Lauterbrunnen. No reservations needed.
- 3:30 PMReturn to Grindelwald
Group 2 — Schilthorn
- 11:45 AMDrive to Stechelberg
- 12:30 PMCable car to Mürren
Board the cable car, then lunch and explore the car-free town of Mürren.
- 2:00 PMCable car up to Schilthorn
Stop at Birg for the Thrill Walk — a cliffside glass walkway.
- 2:30 PMContinue up to Schilthorn
Observation decks, Bond exhibit, Skyline terraces.
- 3:00 PMPiz Gloria revolving restaurant
Reservation at the 360° revolving restaurant atop Schilthorn.
- 4:00 PMContinue exploring Schilthorn
- 5:00 PMDescend to Stechelberg
Then drive back to Grindelwald.
Group Rejoins
- 6:00 PMDinner TBD
- 8:00 PMPhoto Slideshow & Dessert
At Orion Chalet
Pick Your
Sunday ACTIVITIES
Lauterbrunnen Valley walk
Lauterbrunnen
The Lauterbrunnen Valley was the inspiration behind Rivendell from the Lord of the Rings. This beginner hike takes you through the valley, where you can spot 72 waterfalls.
Free
Trümmelbach Falls
Lauterbrunnen
A spectacular series of Europe's largest subterranean glacier-fed waterfalls. Access is via an inside-the-mountain tunnel lift and secured pathways. One of the most unique natural experiences in Switzerland.
$15
Mürren
Car-free mountain village · 5,374 ft
A picturesque, entirely car-free mountain village. Perched on a cliff ledge at an elevation of 5,374 feet, it offers breathtaking, unobstructed views of the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau peaks.
Cable car fare
Schilthorn
Piz Gloria · 9,744 ft
Suspended steel walkway clings to the vertical rock face and features glass-bottom floors, wire tunnels, and tightropes. Dine in the revolving restaurant or visit the "Spy World" James Bond exhibit.
Cable car fare
Budget
Costs for THE DAY
Sprinter Van to Lauterbrunnen Group ride, ~20 min each way. | Included |
Trümmelbach Falls | $15 |
Cable Car to Schilthorn With Swiss Half Fare Card: ~$73 per person. | $145 |
Lunch at Restaurant Schützen | $30 |
Dinner TBD | $40 |
ATTIRE
What to WEAR
- DayMountain layering, good hiking shoes, hat & sunscreen.
- EveningCozy. We'll be at the chalet by the fire.