3 Waterfalls Hike in the Swiss Alps | Epic Waterfalls Near Lauterbrunnen and Interlaken, Switzerland

Call yourself a waterfall lover? Take this 3 Waterfalls Hike on Lake Brienz near Lauterbrunnen Valley, Interlaken, and Grindelwald, Switzerland (some of the best places to visit in the Swiss Alps)! End the hike at the magnificent Giessbach Falls!
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// WATERFALL 1: Erschwandenbach Falls //
A moderate 15-20 minute walk uphill from the Erschwanden bus stop. Not very tall, but the water falls in a straight line. Bench and tree stumps provide a great picnic spot.
// WATERFALL 2: Mülibach Falls //
An easy, slightly uphill 15 minute walk from Iseltwald. Tall waterfall. You can walk BEHIND the waterfall, which is super cool! There is also a long stream flowing down that you can walk beside. Plenty of big rocks to climb/sit on and gaze at the falls.
HIKE: Divert from the official 3 Waterfalls Trail and walk along Lake Brienz from Iseltwald to Giessbach for the best views!
// WATERFALL 3: Giessbach Falls and Grandhotel Giessbach //
This is the most impressive (and the most touristy) waterfall of the 3 Waterfalls Hike - but totally worth it! Fairly easy hike. You can also walk BEHIND this waterfall too! It’s loud, misty, but absolutely worth the view of Lake Brienz, Grandhotel Giessbach, and the mountains. It cascades down 14 different levels, and there is a path that crosses midway over the waterfall for great views. Note: there is a funicular from Lake Brienz to the Grandhotel.
Note: The official 3 Waterfalls trail runs from Bönigen to Iseltwald to Brienz, but we shortened the hike by starting near Erschwandenbach and ending at Giessbach.
We recommend that you go backwards: start at Giessbach since it has the most limiting transportation options (Lake Brienz ferry), then hike to Mulibach, and end at Erschwandenbach.
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[@ShirleyTiskus]

Number 3 is the best water fall. Also you guys are so cute. 😊

[@AplinsintheAlps]

We agree about the waterfall - and thank you for your compliment!

[@meagansnow5653]

All of these lakes are stunning! The water is so clear!!! How fun!!

[@AplinsintheAlps]

Thanks friend! The waterfalls were so full with snow melt, and the blue lake was absolutely gorgeous!!!!

[@aussieguyglobaltraveller9319]

love the waterfalls great video love your videos loved the last waterfall

[@AplinsintheAlps]

Aren’t they beautiful?!? That last one, Giessbach, is extra impressive! 😊

[@Rambleswithkate]

These falls look amazing!!! I’d love to travel there someday!

[@AplinsintheAlps]

They’re awesome! We hope you get to visit Switzerland one day!!!

[@JourneyMore]

So good guys!! We definitely loved Geissbach Falls the best of the 3! And such beautiful scenery all throughout!!😁

[@AplinsintheAlps]

Switzerland has the best landscapes. Everywhere is pretty much eye candy and the Swiss Alps reveal God’s creativity!

[@nikkihughes3175]

Jana, your hair flip and “I’m not afraid of the dark, I just wanted to hold his hand!” was my favorite! I would totally do that with Hayden!😂 And my favorite waterfall was actually the second! I thought it looked super cool!💁🏼‍♀️

[@AplinsintheAlps]

I couldn’t resist the hair flip 🤣 And I love that you would have said the same thing to Hayden too!! 🥰The second waterfall was really pretty, and it’s nice that it isn’t as touristy. Plus you can walk behind it too, which we didn’t realize until we showed up!

[@Juraberg]

Beautiful pictures. Brings back a lot of memories. As a kid I spent several summer holidays at the Giessbach Hotel. As a kid I loved the ships on the lake and the cable car to the hotel. Later I did military service at the closeby Air Force bases of Meiringen and Interlaken (out of service now, as far as I know). Regards, Patrick

[@AplinsintheAlps]

Those sound like amazing childhood memories! Thank you for allowing us to share our experiences and help you remember those places from years ago! ❤️

[@HollyandAndrew]

You guys are killing it! Absolutely loved the waterfall hikes and the tips at the end. Switzerland is on our list and you’re making trip planning so much easier 😊 also really loving the filming and editing style, your personality shines through. Keep it up! -Holly & Andrew

[@AplinsintheAlps]

Aww you are so kind! That’s one of the best compliments we could receive, that our videos are helpful and show our personalities! 🥰Also, we’d love to help you guys plan a trip to Switzerland!!!

[@alechurst5377]

Aloha! I’m from Hawaii and I’m currently planning a 2 days trip to Switzerland next autumn, after a week in Italy, so Interlaken area is definitely what my husband and I want to experience. Your videos are full of great tips! Thank you so much!

[@AplinsintheAlps]

Aloha! 🌺 That sounds like a fantastic vacation next Fall! Where will you be going in Italy? We have dual Italian citizenship so we’ve spent a lot of time there too! We’re so glad our videos have been helpful, especially for the Interlaken area! 👍More Swiss videos are lined up in our queue (and one for Italy too)!

[@nicholasdegen6605]

Trümmelbach falls are my favorite

[@AplinsintheAlps]

They are absolutely beautiful! We went there on our honeymoon 9 years ago and had a great time too!

[@mountainlover830]

Thanks for posting! Giessbach is on our list! Love the tips.

[@AplinsintheAlps]

So glad we could share our tips with you. And, of course, it's so much more impressive in person. Do you have a trip to Switzerland planned?

[@mountainlover830]

@@AplinsintheAlps Yes, in just 37 days. I’ve been to Switzerland many times and have passed by these falls on several of the trips. They’re now making my short list!

[@AplinsintheAlps]

You know your trip is close when you have a countdown 😊 If nothing else, we recommend the lovely ferry ride to Giessbach! Can’t wait to hear where you go and what you do!!!

[@MrGreatplum]

Loved this - I’m definitely doing some waterfall hunting on our next trip! (I’ve only seen the Geissbach waterfall from the boat!)

[@Sydney-TTG]

Beautiful video of introducing waterfall in Switzerland, We been to Switzerland once, but in the city instead. At 4:10 is cute, this is how guys get tricked :) Good one. Cheers and stay safe!

[@AplinsintheAlps]

Switzerland is beautiful, both in the cities and in nature too! So glad we could share some of the waterfalls with you! And we’re happy to make you smile with our playful personalities 🙃

[@mistermerita341]

I’m glad I found this channel. We’re going to be in Switzerland this coming October. I will follow all your tips. Thank you..

[@AplinsintheAlps]

Wonderful! We're so happy to help! Have a great trip in October!

[@photosbynickel]

We are going to Switzerland in September and we can't wait! We just found your videos and they are awesome. Great job! Can't wait to see more of them! We will be there for 2 weeks and during that time staying in Lauterbrunnen one night and Wengen 2 nights.

[@AplinsintheAlps]

How awesome that you get to spend 2 weeks in Switzerland!!! Lauterbrunnen and Wengen are great places to stay, too. Obviously there is so much to see and do there, but we highly recommend Mürren and Gimmelwald (and the Northface Trail or just the walk between the two villages). And you are so kind - thank you for your compliments, for subscribing, and for following along! 😊

[@photosbynickel]

@@AplinsintheAlps we will definitely be going to murren and gimmelwald and walking between the two on our way back down from the Shilthorn

[@AplinsintheAlps]

@@photosbynickel Perfect! You’re going to have an amazing trip! Can’t wait to see which foods you try and which places you visit!

[@flowngrowchannel3762]

Wow! I love it so amazing waterfalls i do hit the button my dear see you around i love hiking too

[@AplinsintheAlps]

Waterfalls are so beautiful! We are glad to share this one with you 😊 And thank you for liking and subscribing!

[@pippopapero5373]

We just came back from reichenbach fall, and we went up with the car to gisenbach 😉👍👋🇨🇭

[@AplinsintheAlps]

That’s awesome! How was the drive to Girssbach? We have only been there by foot or by the ferry boat!

[@Angelic2023]

I'm totally jealous of you The last time I was in Switzerland was in January 2020 In 2018 I did a Hike around Brienz lake (about 40 km [25 miles]) The stunning view of the lake and the small towns scattered along the way is an unforgettable experience Thanks for the lovely sharing, I really enjoyed seeing my favorite places through your eyes lots of love 💗💗💗

[@AplinsintheAlps]

Wow I bet that was an amazing hike with so many different views! 😍 It sounds like we love Switzerland as much as you! Do you have any plans to return again?

[@Angelic2023]

In the current state of the world, no But maybe in a year or two when the world gets back on track I have been to Switzerland 23 times, so in the meantime I am enjoying the memories And from nice people like you who share their experiences

[@AplinsintheAlps]

@@Angelic2023 Wow 23 times! We are so grateful to be able to share our journey with you 😊 and we hope you get to return to Switzerland for your 24th visit soon!

[@tuco1099]

Just come back from jungfrau and went to geissbach, trummelbach, reichenbach and stubbelbach and geissbach was the best falls IMO

[@AplinsintheAlps]

We totally agree!

[@TheTimThing]

Welcome to my Homeland, nice videos so far...

[@AplinsintheAlps]

Thank you! Switzerland is one of our favorite places on earth, so you are lucky to call it your home! 😊

[@TheTimThing]

@@AplinsintheAlps It is my favorite place on earth too, i go rarely out of this smallest BIG PLACE. Around 6 times in my 43 years.

[@AplinsintheAlps]

That’s a great way to say it, “the smallest BIG place!!”

[@GrayMan7070]

Giessbach falls was my fav. My wife & I will be there in about 2 weeks. Can't wait! Ships are running again, lakes (Thun & Brienz) were closed to due high water until today!

[@AplinsintheAlps]

So cool that you’ve been to Giessbach! Isn’t it beautiful?? Wwe were wondering how water levels were doing since there was so much snow this winter plus all of the recent rain/flooding. Glad things will be open for your upcoming trip! Where else are you going in Switzerland?

[@GrayMan7070]

@@AplinsintheAlps I WILL be going to Giessbach in 2 weeks :) I am from St. Gallen / Bodensee (you guys should go check it out). st.gallen-bodensee.ch/en/ We will spend some time there and then go to Bern, Thun & Brienz for a bit. Also gonna visit Luzern & Zurich on this trip. Al the best, I look forward to your next videos!

[@AplinsintheAlps]

@@GrayMan7070 Have a wonderful holiday! It sounds wonder! We went to Appenzell last year and really want to go there again, and want to visit St. Gallen as well. One day!! Any suggestions??

[@GrayMan7070]

@@AplinsintheAlps some good tips here. www.thisismysaintgallen.com/category/sightseeing/ MUST see the Cathedral and Library en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abbey_library_of_Saint_Gall Spend some time at the Bodensee (Lake Constance). Take a ferry to Lindau (Germany. Visit Säntis if you have not yet. I love Appenzell. the green hills, the cows. Beautiful! What is your next Stop / Country?

[@GrayMan7070]

Also, must try a St. Galler Bratwurst. Simply the best :)

[@vogelmann123]

I recently (8 months ago) moved from Germany to Switzerland. Until now there are absolutely no reasons for going ever back 🤷 PS: i am really enjoying your videos :-)

[@AplinsintheAlps]

Wow that’s amazing that you now live in Switzerland! There’s so much to do in the country that you’re right, there’s no need to ever leave! 😉 Thanks for watching our videos! Another one is coming this week from Switzerland - be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss it!

[@sacrebleuet]

Very nice

[@AplinsintheAlps]

Thanks! Have you been to Switzerland before?

[@sacrebleuet]

@@AplinsintheAlps i actually live in the french part of switzerland :) This video appeared in my recommendation

[@AplinsintheAlps]

@@sacrebleuet You live in a beautiful area! We have been to Geneva and Lausanne and Vevey a few times before, and would like to visit there again! Thanks for watching our video after seeing the recommendation! 😊We’re grateful that you took the time to leave a comment as well!

[@nickedwards592]

Hello from the Midwest! Loving your videos so far of the county that’s on my bucket list. Will you be making a detailed video on the credit card points/credit cards you used to fly and if you are using any points for lodging while in Switzerland? Thanks

[@AplinsintheAlps]

Hi Nick! So glad we can share a slice of Switzerland with you! We hope you get to mark this country off your bucket list soon (although we have a feeling you will keep going back because it’s so beautiful!). Thank you for the video suggestion! We are going to film an episode where weshare all of our expenses for a month in Switzerland, which will include some credit card hacking and how we gained discounts on both lodging and transportation. So be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss that episode!

[@SaurabhAnupamSahu]

Wow nice vlog ... #SaurabhAnupamSahu

[@AplinsintheAlps]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@pengqing8857]

your recommendation for this trip is - 1: to begin with Giessbach fall visit via boat ride from interlaken to the fall ; 2: lakefront walk from Giessbach fall to Iseltwald town and tour the town; 3: bus ride to go back from Iseltwald to Interlaken .... correct ? btw, how long it takes for walking from Giessbach fall to Iseltwald ?? many thanks for your nice video

[@AplinsintheAlps]

Yes, that’s correct! The walk from Giessbach to Iseltwald is approximately 5km, which is 1 hour 20 minutes according to Google Maps. It’s a beautiful path along the lake!

[@morrgaann96]

How long did it take you guys to hike to the top of Giessbach falls? And, how long is the walk from Giessbach to Iseltwald? I am seeing all sorts of times online.There will be a group of us traveling to Interlaken and I just want to figure out if I think the hike will be suitable for everyone coming along. Thanks for all your videos!! I've been watching them over the last few days, sometimes twice! :)

[@AplinsintheAlps]

Hi Morgan! From the boat dock at Giessbach, you can hike up to the hotel in about 20-25 minutes, and then it's no more than a 5-minute walk to the falls! The hike from Giessbach to Iseltwald takes about 1.5 hours. It's relatively flat, but has quite a few tree roots and rocks which might make it difficult for those who aren't sure-footed or are less stable. Thanks for watching our videos!

[@vermontmike9800]

We’re you able to sleep well during your flight from NYC to Zurich while in economy? My wife and I are thinking of visiting Switzerland but we need to sleep as much as we can. I remember being on Air Canada’s Economy Plus to London and it wasn’t horribly comfortable.

[@AplinsintheAlps]

Sleeping on airplanes can be such a dilemma! On this particular flight nearly every person had their own row to stretch out since it wasn’t crowded. But there was only 3-4 hours of time to sleep between dinner and breakfast. Brett can usually get a few hours of sleep on the plane, but I’ve never been able to sleep on transportation. If sleep is truly an issue, we recommend booking business class where you have more space, comfortable seats, and sometimes the possibility to recline into a flat position (like a bed). Also, Switzerland is absolutely worth visiting! But maybe you need to take a long nap when you arrive to make up for the lack of sleep and jet lag 😉

[@emilybrinson4833]

Hello! I am currently planning a trip to Murren (in July) and am wondering how you travelled to these waterfalls and where you recommend staying? I am looking to travel to the Schilthorn, and am interested in doing this excursion! I am a beginner hiker so I would like to know the difficulty of these trails as well as how long the trip took (and how you got back to your hotel) Thanks for the great video :)

[@AplinsintheAlps]

Hi Emily! That sounds like a fantastic trip! We shared a lot of the details about this hike in the video description. But it’s a beginner-friendly hike, although it is a few hours long. We took a bus to Erschwandenbach, then walked along the three waterfalls trail all the way to Giessbach, and we took a boat from there back to Iseltwald. (There is a bus from Interlaken to Iseltwald). If you want more specifics, you can read more here: www.interlaken.ch/en/experiences/tour/three-waterfalls-trail

[@AplinsintheAlps]

Also, we definitely recommend visiting the Schilthorn and enjoying the James Bond Breakfast! Don’t skip Stagerstubli in Mürren - it’s one of our favorite restaurants! And if you want to taste the local food, check out our video about farm fridges! (It’s also a nice easy walk through the area too!)

[@AplinsintheAlps]

Brett chiming in here ;) ... We probably wouldn't walk between Erschwandenbach and Mülibach again. If you really want to see Erschwandenbach, you can hike to it pretty quickly from the bus stop of the same name. Erschwandenbach and Isetwald can be reached for free by bus using your Interlaken Guest Card if you stay in the area!

[@emilybrinson4833]

@@AplinsintheAlps Schilthorn is the reason we choose to go to Murren! I am dreaming of doing the thrill walk every night, I just know its going to be breath taking. I have been to Lucerne previously and am excited to explore somewhere new in a more relaxed environment. I have seen your video about the DIY food tour and can tell you for certain I will be following it!! I can not wait to experience the Fresh Farm Fridges :)! I am a huge cow lover, was there many cows just roaming around to see? Or do you have a recommendation on where to see some cows? Based on your videos we have decided to stay closer to Interlaken - in Ringgenberg! We will be making the trip a little longer to ensure we expierience the full beauty of Interlaken, Murren and Lauterbrunnen :)

[@emilybrinson4833]

@@AplinsintheAlps Hi Brett! Thank you for the tips!!! I am really just looking to see the most epic waterfalls in the area. Do you have any other "Must See" suggestions? I am open to anything that is easily accessible with the Interlaken Guest Card (which by the way, I learnt about from you!!) Thank you both for taking the time to comment back, I am excited to keep following along you journey and continuing to learn from you and plan the most epic trip!! :)

[@damnbadger8242]

Hi Aplins, can you remember the instrumental musictrack you used from 0.57 minutes? I Tried to find it/Shazam it, but no results.. Those violins, piano and beat.. I guess you are in back in Switserland as we speak! Enjoy. I'll be there in a few weeks. :-)

[@AplinsintheAlps]

Hey there! We use a platform called Envato Elements (1.envato.market/6bM3zm) which gives us licensed music plus lots of other goodies we use for our videos. Don't know if you can access the music otherwise, but the one you're looking for is simply called "Vlog" by a creator named AtlanticTunes. Hope that helps! Right now we're in Rome, but we'll be back in Switzerland in July. Have a great trip!

[@damnbadger8242]

@@AplinsintheAlps Thx alot, the search is getting closer.. :-) I stay in the valley of Kiental, check it out. It get's more beautifull and more exciting the higher up you go, past the lake of Tschingel, and the steepest public transportport bus in Europe to Griesalp, with amazing hike's to do from there like Gamchi; an easy 1 hour hike to a wonderfull landscape full of cliffs, waterfalls, and such. And lot's of places to eat while you are at it, but ofcourse bringing homemade stuff or sandwiches from Coop in the backpack are cheaper :-)

[@AplinsintheAlps]

This is definitely an area we want to explore! Every valley brings new adventures, and we feel we’ve barely scratched the surface of what the Swiss alps have to offer. Thanks for your recommendations!!

[@jubin2592]

Hey guyz just come to INDIA here you can enjoy the beauty of nature more❤

[@AplinsintheAlps]

I bet India is beautiful! A few of our friends have been there. But for now we're going to keep exploring more of Europe!

[@jubin2592]

@@AplinsintheAlps thts nice im waiting for an opportunity to explore Europe😹

[@AplinsintheAlps]

@@jubin2592 We hope you get to one day!!! Until then, we hope our videos can give you some joy!

[@jubin2592]

@@AplinsintheAlps seriously I have to say that i really loves you guys bcz here in India the situation was not good at all and I was a guy who enjoyed most of my time with my team , iam a sports professional but now you guys are also one of the reason for my mental stability 😹bcz I am in my house everyday and the only relief was such good youtubers like you guys🙏🏽❤

[@AplinsintheAlps]

@@jubin2592 We are so sorry to see your country suffering and to hear that you are not able to work right now! We are praying for health and we’re grateful to provide some joy in your day! ❤️

[@AnthonyJosh]

Hello, I plan on traveling to Switzerland 🇨🇭 in August from Italy 🇮🇹 have you guys taken trains from country to country?

[@AplinsintheAlps]

That’s awesome! Yes we have taken a lot of trains throughout Europe! It’s pretty easy and a beautiful ride 😊

[@AnthonyJosh]

@@AplinsintheAlps what would you recommend going from Italy to Switzerland,

[@AplinsintheAlps]

@@AnthonyJosh That totally depends on where you are coming from and going to! Car, train, or airplane are all excellent options!

[@AnthonyJosh]

@@AplinsintheAlps I’ve seen the trains are the best especially with the scenery views that are breathtaking.

[@AplinsintheAlps]

@@AnthonyJosh Trains definitely have beautiful rides and they make it easy to travel! Just depends on where you are leaving from and traveling to! And sometimes the cost too, because flights within Europe can be super cheap! One time we paid less than 10 euro a person for airline tickets!

[@fit4lauren793]

Where does the Geissbach falls hike start??

[@ramyatanuja3221]

Mullah falls is opposite side of iseltwald as per maps. How did u folks reach in 15 min hike from iseltwald ?

[@AplinsintheAlps]

Mulibach Falls is the one we go to in this video!

[@playero35]

Odd thing I don't understand is why there are so few or no busses between Isetwald and Giesswald in the evening according to schedule, but almost one per hour after midnight? :/

[@AplinsintheAlps]

Good question! But there is no public road between Iseltwald and Giessbach. You can reach giessbach by boat though!

[@wade2922]

1st waterfall: Free Shower

[@AplinsintheAlps]

😂😂😂

[@alyaasarah5684]

Do u have to pay to see the giessbach waterfall up close?

[@AplinsintheAlps]

Hi there! Once you get to Giessbach, it's completely free to visit the waterfalls!

[@christalbott450]