Simmenfälle Waterfall
Series of waterfalls and alpine gorge in Bernese Oberland
The Simmenfälle waterfalls in the Bernese Oberland form part of mountain hikes in the Simmental valley; visitors stop for cascades, alpine meadows and routes toward Lenk.
Simmenfälle at a Glance#
Address: Simmenfälle, Canton of Bern, Switzerland
Hours: Daylight hours (park/area accessible year-round).
How to Get to Simmenfälle#
The Simmenfälle are reached from the Simmental valley; the town of Lenk im Simmental is a common base. Local roads lead to small car parks and trailheads-follow signs from Lenk or nearby Zweisimmen. Regional trains and buses serve the valley; from the nearest station it is a short walk to the falls.
Tips for Visiting Simmenfälle#
- The falls are best seen from the marked footpaths; the geology is fragile so stay on the trails.
- Combine the visit with a hike in the Simmental valley-local alpine meadows and chalets are cultural as well as scenic.
- Bring a waterproof jacket-the spray and microclimate near the falls keep things damp even on sunny days.
Best Time to Visit Simmenfälle#
The Simmenfälle are most dramatic from late spring through summer when snowmelt swells the cascades; autumn offers colour and fewer people.
Weather & Climate near Simmenfälle#
Simmenfälle's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -6°C to 20°C. Abundant rainfall (1090 mm/year), wettest in June, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -6° - 1° | -5° | 92 mm | overcast | 85% | 2.2 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.9h |
| February | Poor | -6° - 2° | -5° | 101 mm | overcast | 85% | 2.5 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.2h |
| March | Poor | -3° - 5° | -2° | 74 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 2.7 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Acceptable | 0° - 9° | 2° | 74 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 2.7 m/s | 1.0 high | 13.4h |
| May | Acceptable | 4° - 14° | 8° | 90 mm | overcast | 80% | 2.7 m/s | 1.4 high | 14.8h |
| June | Good | 7° - 17° | 12° | 106 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 2.6 m/s | 1.7 very high | 15.6h |
| July | Good | 9° - 20° | 15° | 94 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 2.5 m/s | 1.8 very high | 15.2h |
| August | Good | 9° - 20° | 14° | 96 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 2.3 m/s | 1.5 high | 14.0h |
| September | Good | 6° - 16° | 11° | 72 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 2.3 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Acceptable | 3° - 11° | 6° | 88 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 2.2 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 10.7h |
| November | Poor | -2° - 5° | -1° | 97 mm | overcast | 85% | 2.3 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.3h |
| December | Poor | -5° - 2° | -4° | 106 mm | overcast | 84% | 2.3 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.5h |
