Lauterbrunnen · Peak Summer
The waterfalls, the green cliffs and the BASE-jumpers, the postcard version of the valley, at its busiest and most spectacular.
World-class trail running circling the UNESCO Jungfrau-Aletsch massif, right under the Eiger north face. A huge draw, book ahead.
Official source →Six kilometres directly beneath the most famous rock face in the Alps. Moderate, unforgettable, and reachable entirely by mountain railway.
Route details →Lauterbrunnen is one of the world's BASE-jumping capitals. Through the day the cliffs come alive with canopies, dropping from famous exit points like Yellow Ocean, Dumpster and High Nose. Watch from the valley floor as jumpers track the walls and open above the meadows.
Summer thunderstorm? Interlaken’s Mystery Rooms put your group against the clock indoors, a thrill-packed hour when the cloud sits on the peaks.
More →Common questions
Yes, July is peak summer: the full hiking network is open, the days are long and warm, and the valley is at its liveliest. The trade-off is crowds and price, mid-July onward is the busiest, most expensive stretch of the year, so book early and start hikes in the morning to beat the day-trippers.
Warm and green, with valley highs often in the low-to-mid 20s°C and cool evenings. Afternoon thunderstorms are common in the mountains, so it is worth doing the big hikes and viewpoints in the morning and keeping a flexible plan.
Yes. Lauterbrunnen is one of the world's BASE-jumping capitals and summer is the busiest season, with jumpers leaping from cliff exit points through the day in good weather. You can watch from the valley floor as canopies open above the meadows.
On the valley floor, steps from the trailheads and the village, the practical, best-value base whatever the season (and right by the winter ski shuttle).