Things to see and do Meiringen

The Reichenbach Falls can be visited from early May to early October. They owe part of their fame to the writer Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and his mythical character Sherlock Holmes. It was here that the famous detective staged his own death by jumping from the 120 m high waterfall. To get up there, a historic train rises to the top and leads to a platform. From this upper station, which is also accessible on foot, you have a spectacular view of the waterfall and the Hasli Valley.

The glacier waters from the Wetterhorn massif have created a particularly wild landscape in these gorges. The adventure between waterfalls, caves, rocks and the untamed energy of the water is unforgettable. The Rosenlaui Glacier Gorge can only be climbed (up to 115 m) and takes about 45 minutes. The descent is then made through the forest. On arrival, have a snack in the Café Schluchthüttli.

Along almost 1,400 m of trails, you can admire these gorges formed by the Aare glacier in soil that was weakened during the Ice Age. A natural wonder! The steep walls plunge to depths of up to 200 m, and in places are only a metre apart. The trail along these rock faces is a real highlight. These sumptuous gorges are the perfect opportunity to embark on an adventure, alone or with the family, to discover geology - a natural spectacle not to be missed under any circumstances.

In 1891, after a duel with Professor Moriarty(The Last Problem), Conan Doyle decided to kill his famous hero by throwing him into the Reichenbach Falls. As the world's most famous detective is not so easily discarded, Sir Arthur was forced to resurrect him for other adventures, but this episode was well worth a museum. Built on the site of a former English church, it houses a reconstruction of the famous drawing room at 221b Baker Street, with hundreds of authentic exhibits to delight fans.