Ever wondered what it actually costs to spend a day in Lauterbrunnen?
After all, Switzerland is certainly not cheap!
This little alpine village is famous for its jaw-dropping waterfalls, cozy cafés, and access to some of Switzerland’s most iconic mountain adventures.
But what does it all add up to?
From trains and cable cars to snacks with a view, here’s a look at what a typical day in Lauterbrunnen might cost you.
Transport & Mountains
Transport is one of the most significant costs when visiting any of the mountains in Switzerland. So, let’s break it down.
The Schilthorn
If you want to do my favorite day out in Lauterbrunnen (I have a complete guide on it), then the fantastic views, fun cliff walk, and James Bond Museum have lured you to the Schilthorn! But what will it cost you?
The following are the prices for a return trip from either Stechelberg (the bottom) or Mürren.
| Pass Type | Price (from Stechelberg return) Swiss Francs | Price (from Mürren return) Swiss Francs |
| Full price | 108 | 85.60 |
| Half Fare Card | 54 | 42.80 |
| Swiss Travel Pass | 42.80 | 42.80 |
| Berner Oberland Pass | 0 | 0 |
| Jungfrau Travel Pass | 108 | 85.60 |
| Eurail Global Pass | 81 | 64.2 |
If you want to save a little bit, you can go just partway up to the cliff walk at Birg and still get a decent view.
To Mürren
Mürren is on a lot of people’s list because of its stunning clifftop location, fun transport to get there (gondola and train), and cute (mostly car-free) Swiss mountain town vibes!
It is often included in many train passes because it is a town and not a mountain. So, for many of you, it will be free or quite cheap to get there.
Keep in mind, there are two ways to Mürren (👉👉 this is all described and mapped in my guide):
- Via gondola from the train station to Grütschalp, then via train to the north end of Mürren
- Via bus to Stechelberg (at the end of the Lauterbrunnen Valley) then via Gondola up to Mürren
The price from Lauterbrunnen to Mürren (and back) is as follows:
| Pass Type | Price (via Grütschalp) Swiss Francs | Price (via Stechelberg/bus) Swiss Francs |
| Full price | 11.8 | 16.4 |
| Half Fare Card | 5.9 | 8.2 |
| Swiss Travel Pass | 0 | 0 |
| Berner Oberland Pass | 0 | 0 |
| Jungfrau Travel Pass | 0 | 8.2 (this route is not included in the pass) |
| Eurail Global Pass | 0 | 0 |
Train From Various Locations
The cost of getting to Lauterbrunnen will vary greatly depending on where you are staying (and you have lots of options). But in general, this is not one of the big costs on this day out.
Here is the breakdown:
| Pass Type | From Interlaken Swiss Francs | From Grindelwald Swiss Francs | From Wengen Swiss Francs |
| Full price | 7.8 | 9.4 | 7.2 |
| Half Fare Card | 3.9 | 4.7 | 3.6 |
| Swiss Travel Pass | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Berner Oberland Pass | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jungfrau Travel Pass | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eurail Global Pass | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Staubbach & Trummelbach Falls
One of the highlights of the full-day out I recommend to my video-call clients is the best waterfalls in Lauterbrunnen.
FREE! The Staubbach Falls are both free to see from a distance via any one of my favorite viewpoints or even if you do the walk up to and behind the falls.
The Trummelbach Falls are a paid attraction and the prices are as follows:
- Adults: 16 CHF
- Children: 7 CHF
More Optional Activities
Of course, some of you will want to do even more while you are in Lauterbrunnen, so here are a few popular activities and their prices.
Paragliding
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Jumping off the cliffs above Mürren, or paragliding as it is more commonly known, is quite expensive but a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Details
- Bookings Here
- Price: CHF 190
- Flight Duration: 15-25 minutes
- Launch Site: Murren or Schilthorn area
You can incorporate this into a day out by heading to Murren, launching from there and ending in Lauterbrunnen.
Lamapaca Farm Visit
One of Lauterbrunnen’s newer and more unique experiences is visiting the fun Lampaca Farm for a simple petting and photo session or a walk with Llamas or Alpacas.
Here are some prices:
- Entry & photos with the animals: 7 CHF
- Two walking options
- 30-40 min walk & 20 min extra time with the animals:
- Adults: 45 CHF
- Kids: 25 CHF
- 60-80 min walk & 20 min extra time with the animals:
- Adults: 60 CHF
- Kids: 40 CHF
- 30-40 min walk & 20 min extra time with the animals:
- PRIVATE WALKS: 1 person & 1 animal: 100 CHF
Food & Drinks
There are lots of options for eating out while in the valley, from Lauterbrunnen itself to Mürren, the Schilthorn, or simply bringing your own food for the day.
Here are some example costs to give you a ballpark figure to work from:
Restaurants
It’s hard to pin down exact costs, because what and where we eat varies a lot, but here are some examples:
- Salad – 8 – 15 CHF
- Pizza – 15-25 CHF
- Pasta – 15 – 30 CHF
- Rösti (like Hashbrowns) 25 CHF
- Mains (meat etc) – 30-50 CHF
Drinks are also not cheap, but if you do it right, you don’t have to spend a fortune:
- Beer & Softdrink/Soda: 5-8 CHF
- Wine: – 7-10 CHF per glass (Bottles 25+)
- Coffee: 5-6 CHF
Here are some menus for you to take a look at for prices:
- Eiger Guesthouse in Mürren
- Eiger Hotel in Mürren
- Alpenruhe in Mürren
- Schilthorn Piz Gloria (Skyline Restaurant)
Bring Your Own (Supermarket Food)
With their ready-made sandwiches, wraps, meal bowls, hot-food counters, bakery, and cheap drinks, buying your food at the big supermarkets is a great way to avoid spending big on lunch. Especially if you have breakfast included in your hotel.
Here are some rough costs for food at Coop and Migros supermarkets
- Coop Sandwiches – 6-8 CHF
- Migros Full Hot Chicken (takeaway) – 11 CHF+
- Croissants & Bread Rolls – 2-3 CHF each
- Takeaway Salads – 8-10 CHF
- Loaf of Bread – 3-5 CHF
- Salami or Ham – 5-6 CHF
- Block of Cheese – 5-7 CHF
- Can of Soda – 1-2 CHF
- Bottle of Soda – 1-2 CHF
- Water – DO NOT buy bottled water READ THIS
So, you can grab something takeaway, or even just assemble a picnic with salami, ham, fruit/veg and buy yourself a Swiss Army Knife (and keep it in your pack – just put it in your checked luggage when you go home, else you will get it confiscated).
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Total Costs For The Day (Various options)
Let me put together some different examples, with various activities, mountains (or not) and food, so you can see what a day out costs in total (per person).
The Full Shebang – Falls, Schilthorn, Restaurant, Paragliding, Transport (No Passes) – PER ADULT
| What | How Much (CHF – Swiss Francs) |
| Schilthorn | 108 |
| Transport from Interlaken to Murren etc | 20 (Approx) |
| Trummelbach Falls | 16 |
| Lunch (Main + Drink) | 50+ |
| Paragliding | 210 |
| Total | 400+ CHF per adult |
My Full Itinerary (Guide Here) – Falls, Schilthorn, Mid-range Food, Transport (No Passes) – PER ADULT
| What | How Much (CHF – Swiss Francs) |
| Schilthorn | 108 |
| Transport from Interlaken to Murren etc | 20 (Approx) |
| Trummelbach Falls | 16 |
| Lunch (Main + Drink) | 40+ |
| Total | 184 CHF per adult |
My Full Itinerary with Pass & Self Catering (Guide Here) – Falls, Schilthorn, Bring Your Own Food, Berner Oberland Pass
| What | How Much (CHF – Swiss Francs) |
| Schilthorn | 0 |
| Transport from Interlaken to Murren etc | 0 |
| Trummelbach Falls | 16 |
| Lunch (Main + Drink) | 15 |
| Total | 31 CHF per adult |
**NOTE: You are prepaying for the Berner Oberland Pass (approx 50 CHF per day) and similar for the Swiss travel pass.
👉👉 Learn more about passes here
Plan Your Trip to Switzerland
Accommodation: I always book my hotels via Booking.com. They have some of the best rates, longterm deals, easy cancellation and more 
Transport: Train travel is one of the best ways to explore Switzerland. Buying a Swiss Travel Pass is a great way to save money on travel and museums. 
Car Rental: Having a car gives you flexibility on your travels. I use RentalCars.com and Discover Cars to get the best deals on car rentals in Switzerland. 
Luggage Storage: Find out where you can store your store your luggage while you are visiting various places in Switzerland. 
Trips & Tours:Viator and Get Your Guide are the best places to find local tours and trips for your adventures in Switzerland. 
Packing: Here are my recommendations for what to pack for a trip to Switzerland. As someone who has lived half their life in Switzerland, I have a good idea of what you need to bring! 
