Trümmelbachfälle

Trümmelbachfälle, one of the most unusual waterfalls in the world. Park you car at the designated area near the road. From there it is just a very short walk over to the entrance to the falls—yes, “entrance.” In the side of the mountain a steel door opens to an elevator that ascends within the mountain. When you get out, follow the path that winds down the hillside, snaking in and out of the mountain en route. Along the way you see ten dramatic waterfalls, gigantic, powerful thrusts of water gushing down from the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau glaciers through twisted fissures in the rock. As you walk along the roaring water, there are balconies at various levels, strategically placed for photos and viewing. In the darker recesses, the falls are illuminated, increasing even further the magic of the experience. The whole outing should not take more than about an hour. However, if you are in a hurry and there is a line waiting for the elevator, you can easily walk up the well-marked path for the same views.