Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

Traveling to Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland? If you're planning to go to Lauterbrunnen, here is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.

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About your travel guide

Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.


When to go to Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland

Based on the climate and weather in Lauterbrunnen, the best time to go is October. See below for details.

Important essentials for Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Lauterbrunnen, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


  • N95 masks to use in crowded airports

    These N95 masks provide the best level of COVID-19 protection available.


  • Kids' KN95 masks

    N95 masks don't exist for kids. These are a good alternative (and can also be used by adults if N95 masks are not available).


  • Travel disinfecting wipes

    Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.


  • Hand sanitizer

    This hand sanitizer is an easy-to-carry plane-friendly choice.


  • Travel insurance

    If you or a companion get COVID-19, your amazing trip can be ruined. Good travel insurance can help. See plans


  • A vaccine card protector

    Vaccine cards frequently wear away. An unreadable vaccine card may result in severe consequences. This vaccine card protector helps stop that.

General health necessities

Don't forget these

What to wear/what to pack for Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland by month

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January

January in Lauterbrunnen can be dangerously cold. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the single digits F (10+ below zero C). It snows a bit less than half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you're planning to visit Staubbach Falls, prepare to get wet, and take these:

February

Traveling to Lauterbrunnen in February, you will notice that it is beyond freezing. Expect it to snow occasionally. Daytime temperatures are in the low 10s F (10+ below zero C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you're planning to visit Staubbach Falls, prepare to get wet, and take these:

March

March in this region is unbearably cold. Temperatures average in the low 10s F (10+ below zero C) during the day. It snows regularly.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you're planning to visit Staubbach Falls, prepare to get wet, and take these:

April

If you go to Lauterbrunnen in April, you will notice that it can be dangerously cold and somewhat snowy. Expect it to snow a bit less than half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the high 10s F (single digits below 0 C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you're planning to visit Staubbach Falls, prepare to get wet, and take these:

May

May here can be extremely cold and somewhat snowy. Temperatures average in the high 20s F (single digits below 0 C) during the day. It snows about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you're planning to visit Staubbach Falls, prepare to get wet, and take these:

June

Traveling to Lauterbrunnen in June, you will notice that it is frosty and somewhat snowy. Expect it to snow about half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the 30s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you're planning to visit Staubbach Falls, prepare to get wet, and take these:

July

Traveling to Lauterbrunnen in July, you will notice that it is brisk and very snowy. Expect it to snow about half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the high 30s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you're planning to visit Staubbach Falls, prepare to get wet, and take these:

August

If you go to Lauterbrunnen in August, you will notice that it is frigid and somewhat snowy. Expect it to snow about half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the 30s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you're planning to visit Staubbach Falls, prepare to get wet, and take these:

September

If you are traveling to Lauterbrunnen in September, you will notice that it is freezing and somewhat snowy. Expect it to snow about a third of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the low 30s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you're planning to visit Staubbach Falls, prepare to get wet, and take these:

October

If you are traveling to Lauterbrunnen in October, you will notice that it is biting cold. Expect it to snow a bit less than half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the high 20s F (single digits below 0 C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you're planning to visit Staubbach Falls, prepare to get wet, and take these:

November

November here is beyond freezing. Temperatures average in the high 10s F (single digits below 0 C) during the day. It snows once in a while.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you're planning to visit Staubbach Falls, prepare to get wet, and take these:

December

If you are traveling to Lauterbrunnen in December, you will notice that it is beyond freezing. Expect it to snow once in a while. Daytime temperatures are in the 10s F (single digits below 0 C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you're planning to visit Staubbach Falls, prepare to get wet, and take these:

Activities for Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland

Here are some activity recommendations and activity-specific packing tips for Lauterbrunnen.

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