7 Lauterbrunnen Viewpoints & Photo Spots (With a Map)
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Summary
Experience breathtaking views in Lauterbrunnen from these seven incredible viewpoints:
- Chalet Pironnet
- Kirche Lauterbrunnen
- Stocki Road
- Staubbach Falls
- Wengwald
- The Lauterbrunnen-Wengen hiking trail
- The Lauterbrunnen-Stechelberg hiking trail.
Good to know: Google Maps coordinates are provided at the end of this post.



1. In Front Of Chalet Pironnet
Even before you arrive in Lauterbrunnen, rewarding views will already fill your sight. Take Lake Thun as an example if you are coming from Bern. However, at first glance, you can instantly tell that Lauterbrunnen is a place like no other. The dizzying, almost perpendicular limestone precipices surrounding the village are uniquely spectacular…
Where can you pause for a moment in Lauterbrunnen to admire the valley’s unique beauty? The spot is the wooden chair in front of Chalet Pironnet (building #438D). This viewpoint beside Chalet Pironnet is the most accessible vantage point in Lauterbrunnen.


2. Kirche Lauterbrunnen
Kirche Lauterbrunnen, the village’s primary landmark, is another beautiful vantage point you should also visit. While the view from the church isn’t as stunning as the scenery from Chalet Pironnet’s wooden chair, the small churchyard is undoubtedly a fantastic spot to capture dramatic pictures of the Staubbach waterfall…


3. Along Stocki Road
The view from Stocki Road is similar to the scenery from Chalet Pironnet but with a slight twist. Not only can you see the Staubbach waterfall, Kirche Lauterbrunnen, and the snow-capped mountains from a higher viewing perspective, but from Stocki Road, you can also see the Weisse Lütschine River as if it’s flowing down from Kirche Lauterbrunnen.



4. Staubbach Falls
If you’re looking for a vantage point in Lauterbrunnen that offers a bit of adventure, Staubbach Falls is the place to be. Did you know that you can climb the cliff wall behind Staubbach waterfall and enjoy a unique view overlooking the Lauterbrunnen Valley Yes, you can! There’s a hiking trail from the village to the grottos behind the waterfall. These grottos have openings that serve as viewpoints.


5. Wengwald
In addition to the previously mentioned locations, Wengwald is another spot in Lauterbrunnen that you must visit for its awe-inspiring views. Situated between Lauterbrunnen and Wengen, it boasts what I consider to be the perfect bird’s eye view of Lauterbrunnen. Wengwald offers a viewing angle of Lauterbrunnen that allows you to see the entire length of the valley; at the perfect elevation for beholding the unique trough shape of the Lauterbrunnen valley.


6. Hiking Trail Between Lauterbrunnen & Wengen
As previously mentioned in my introduction, Wengen is another village in Lauterbrunnen. Perched on a sun terrace overlooking the valley, you can find scenery that’s almost as beautiful as what you can see from Wengwald.
However, did you know that you don’t have to do a 1.5-hour hike to Wengwald or hop on a train to get to Wengen to see such stunning views of Lauterbrunnen? Another awe-inspiring view of the valley awaits you east of Lauterbrunnen, and it’s only a 30-minute hike from the village center. There’s no specific name for this vantage point, but it’s very easy to reach while hiking the trail that links Lauterbrunnen and Wengen. Take a look:


7. Hiking Trail Between Lauterbrunnen & Stechelberg
The beauty of Lauterbrunnen isn’t confined to the village and isn’t solely observed from the elevated vantage points overlooking the valley. If viewing Lauterbrunnen from its vantage points is a glimpse of heaven on earth, then the hiking trail between Lauterbrunnen and Stechelberg is a taste of it.


Lauterbrunnen Viewpoints Exact Location (Map)


The portions of the map above encircled by a yellow line indicate the villages and hamlets in Lauterbrunnen. Then, the part of the map highlighted in yellow is the Lauterbrunnen area, where some breathtaking vantage points of the village and valley are located. There are seven viewpoints in Lauterbrunnen that you can visit for truly stunning scenery. The zoomed-in maps of Lauterbrunnen below show their exact locations.




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Viewpoints Exact Location (Resources)
So, those are beautiful viewpoints in Lauterbrunnen. I hope you enjoy your trip to Lauterbrunnen and that it proves to be both memorable and rewarding! If you’re using Google Maps to explore beautiful places, the links below will quickly direct you to the locations of the viewpoints and places of interest mentioned in this post.
- Chalet Pironnet
- Kirche Lauterbrunnen
- Chalet 165 (along Stocki Road)
- Staubbach Falls
- Wengwald viewpoint
- Viewpoint in Lauterbrunnen-Wengen hiking trail
- Hiking information Lauterbrunnen-Stechelberg
A while ago, I mentioned that you can find Trummelbach Falls along the road/hiking trail between Lauterbrunnen and Stechelberg. Here is the link to its official website to learn more about its visiting information: Trummelbach Falls (Official website).

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