waterfall
Reichenbach Falls
The dramatic cascade where Sherlock Holmes fell, climbed by a vintage funicular above Meiringen.
1 km · about 5 min drive
Bern, Switzerland · Europe
Meiringen works well as a base: 15 minutes from Lungern, 17km from Lake Brienz.
Meiringen is a town located in Bern, Switzerland. With a population of 4,652, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Meiringen sits in Switzerland, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Zurich time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Meiringen to your route.
Meiringen (Swiss Standard German pronunciation: [ˈmaɪrɪŋən]) is a municipality in the Interlaken-Oberhasli administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. Besides the village of Meiringen, the municipality includes the settlements of Balm, Brünigen, Eisenbolgen, Hausen, Prasti, Sand, Stein, Unterbach,Read more
Unterheidon, Wylerli and Zaun. The municipal coat of arms shows a black eagle in a yellow field. ("Or an Eagle displayed Sable crowned, beaked, langued and membered of the first.")
Formerly the coat of arms of the entire Oberhasli Talschaft, this design continues the imperial coat of arms.
Meiringen is famous for the nearby Reichenbach Falls, a waterfall that was the setting for the final showdown between Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's fictional detective Sherlock Holmes and his nemesis Professor Moriarty. The village is also known for its claim to have been the place where meringue was first created.
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Meiringen is located in Bern, Switzerland, Europe. The coordinates are 46.7271 latitude, 8.1872 longitude.
Meiringen has a population of approximately 4,652 people, making it a town in Switzerland.
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Full driving guide for Switzerland8 notable places within an hour's drive.
waterfall
The dramatic cascade where Sherlock Holmes fell, climbed by a vintage funicular above Meiringen.
1 km · about 5 min drive
mountain pass
The year-round link between Interlaken and Lucerne, low enough to stay open and scenic enough to enjoy.
5 km · about 10 min drive
mountain pass
A high pass between Grindelwald and Meiringen reserved for postbuses and closed to private cars, with a full-frontal view of the Wetterhorn.
9 km · about 20 min drive
mountain pass
A quiet pass over the Obwalden ridge between Giswil and Sörenberg, with wide views over the Entlebuch biosphere.
12 km · about 25 min drive
scenic viewpoint
An iconic Swiss Alpine village beneath the Eiger's north face, with the First cliff walk, gondola, and adventure playground above.
16 km · about 30 min drive
landmark
A tiny village on Lake Brienz made world-famous by the Netflix series Crash Landing on You, with a photogenic jetty extending into turquoise waters.
17 km · about 20 min drive
natural wonder
A dazzling turquoise lake in the Bernese Oberland, fed by glacier meltwater and famed for the Giessbach waterfalls on its southern shore.
17 km · about 20 min drive
cafe
A mountain inn beside the Susten Pass in Switzerland offering views of the Stein Glacier, a perfect rest stop on the classic Three Passes driving route.
18 km · about 20 min drive
19 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 60km.
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