Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland

My last night in Lausanne was somewhat restless. I was trying to decide what town to visit the next day. I was exhausted from my first few days in Switzerland and I had tentatively planned a day that would involve a bit of walking and hiking, which would be complicated by the walking boot that I was wearing as a foot injury was healing. 

I finally decided on the very small town of Lauterbrunnen. I read that it was quaint and had a waterfall view, which sounded like a nice quiet day to experience the tranquility of the mountains. 

As I was on the train to Lauterbrunnen, I passed the train stop that I would have taken had I stuck with my prior to plan, which in the end did not look as complicated as I had imagined, but did involve more train transfers and more walking. 

Picturesque is the best way for me to describe the town of Lauterbrunnen. It was surrounded by sweeping mountain landscapes with flowers in bloom and waterways. A train ran through the hillside dotted with quaint houses. It was peaceful and open with fresh air engulfing everything. 

As I wandered around the town just enjoying the views, I happened to see a sign indicating a waterfall viewpoint. I decided to explore and realized that it was the Staubbachfall, a location that I remembered reading about when I was first planning my trip.

As I drew near, I remained skeptical that I would be able to climb up the stairs to the top of the falls, but decided that I would try and turn around if needed. However, it turned out to be accessible enough for how I was feeling that day. 

The actual waterfall was not particularly large, but the height from under the falls afforded an unforgettable view. 

I was only in the town for a few hours, as I wanted to catch a train early in the day to avoid arriving into Zurich after dark. 

The only disappointment as that I did not find any food worth taking the time to discover. There were several food carts offering treats for tourists, such as donut holes, as well as several little restaurants with simple hearty items listed on the menus. As I was excited to get to Zurich, I decided to hop back on the train and be off!