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Learn how to visit Reichenbach Falls funicular times ticket prices the Sherlock Holmes story, and travel tips for an unforgettable Swiss day trip.
Hotel Rebstock
22-06-2026
Reichenbach Falls is located just outside Meiringen a charming alpine town in central Switzerland. It cascades down the mountainside in seven dramatic tiers with the upper falls being the most iconic. The site is easy to reach from Interlaken Lucerne or Bern, making it a popular day trip destination.
The easiest way to reach the falls is by taking the Reichenbachfall Funicular, a historic railway that's operated since 1899. The funicular climbs steeply through the forest to a panoramic viewing platform overlooking the falls.
The funicular runs seasonally typically from early May to mid October daily from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm, with departures every 15 minutes. It's closed during winter due to weather conditions.
Reichenbach Falls is world famous as the setting of The Final Problem by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle where Sherlock Holmes and his arch enemy Moriarty plunged to their supposed deaths. A commemorative plaque marks the spot and Meiringen even hosts a Sherlock Holmes Museum dedicated to the iconic detective.
When planning how to visit Reichenbach Falls, choosing the right place to stay makes all the difference. Hotel Rebstock in Meiringen is the perfect base for exploring this legendary destination, offering warm Swiss hospitality comfortable rooms and delicious regional cuisine. Located just minutes from the Reichenbachfall funicular station the hotel also provides easy access to other top attractions like the Aare Gorge, the Sherlock Holmes Museum and Ballenberg Open Air Museum. Rooms are available on exclusive discount from official website at https://hotelrebstock.com/en/booking
You can reach Reichenbach Falls by taking the funicular from Meiringen, which is easily accessible by train or car from Interlaken, Lucerne, or Bern. The funicular runs every 15 minutes during the season.
A return funicular ticket costs CHF 14 for adults and CHF 7 for children aged 6–16. A combined ticket with the Aare Gorge is CHF 25 for adults.
The funicular and viewing platform are open from early May to mid-October, daily from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. It's closed during winter for safety reasons.
Reichenbach Falls is famous for its dramatic scenery and as the fictional site where Sherlock Holmes battled Professor Moriarty in Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's The Final Problem.
The Reichenbachfall funicular ride takes around 5–7 minutes one way, climbing steeply through the forest to the upper viewing platform overlooking the falls.
Yes. A walking trail runs alongside the funicular and continues to the upper falls. It's a moderately steep hike of about 45 minutes from the bottom.
Yes, the funicular ride and viewing platform are family-friendly. Younger children should be supervised closely near the steep cliffs and walking trails.
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