Lauterbrunnen Berner Oberland Schweiz Suisse Switzerland

This is a striking original authtentic Swiss travel poster designed by Martin Peikert, one of the great masters of Swiss poster design. It depicts the dramatic Staubbach Falls, one of the highest free-falling waterfalls in Europe, cascading nearly 300 meters (almost 1,000 feet) from a sheer cliff above the picturesque village of Lauterbrunnen in the Bernese Oberland.

The vertical format emphasizes the sheer scale of the waterfall, with the rushing plume of water contrasted against the dark rock face, while a cluster of alpine chalets nestles at the base. A snow-capped Alpine peak rises in the background, situating the viewer firmly in the heart of Switzerland’s mountain grandeur.

The Lauterbrunnen Valley, often called the “Valley of 72 Waterfalls,” has inspired writers and travelers for centuries, including Goethe, who was moved by the Staubbach Falls to compose his Gesang der Geister über den Wassern (Song of the Spirits over the Waters) in 1779. The valley remains one of Switzerland’s most iconic and visited landscapes.

Peikert, celebrated for his bold, simplified forms and mastery of composition, here conveys both the natural power and the romantic allure of the Swiss Alps, making this one of the quintessential pre-war Swiss tourism posters.

In good condition. Light age wear. Mounted on linen.