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Reichenbach Falls – Fingerpost Reichenbachfall (840m) 2021-06-19📷 Eginhard, CC BY-SA 4.0

Reichenbach Falls

Meiringen, Switzerland

Nature

The waterfall where Sherlock Holmes fell with Moriarty, reached by a wooden funicular from Willigen near Meiringen in summer. A viewing platform looks straight into the upper fall.

Nearest town
Meiringen, Switzerland
Category
Nature & parks
GPS
46.7140, 8.1845

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

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The most pleasant months are usually June–July. Still fine, with some compromises, in August–September. Cold, short days in November–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Switzerland: Vignette needed for motorways. Vehicles over 3.5 t pay the heavy vehicle charge instead of the vignette. Motorway limit for cars: 120 km/h.

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Campsites nearby

  • Hofstatt-DerfliCampsite
    3 km from Reichenbach Falls
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWi-Fi
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  • GrimselblickCampsite
    3 km from Reichenbach Falls
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
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  • Camping GadmenCampsite
    14 km from Reichenbach Falls
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  • Camping GletscherdorfCampsite
    15 km from Reichenbach Falls · 60 pitches
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  • Camping International GiswilCampsite
    16 km from Reichenbach Falls
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  • Camping SeefeldCampsite
    19 km from Reichenbach Falls
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All campsites in Switzerland · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Reichenbach Falls?

Reichenbach Falls is in Meiringen, Switzerland, at GPS 46.7140, 8.1845. It is about 12 km from Brienz.

Can you camp near Reichenbach Falls?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Balmweid, about 2 km away; within 25 km there are 48 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Reichenbach Falls?

Reichenbach Falls is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Gotthard and Susten: the Tremola and the Devil’s Bridge.

What is there to see near Reichenbach Falls?

Places worth a stop nearby: Aare Gorge (1 km), Ballenberg Open-Air Museum (9 km), Giessbach Falls (12 km) and Iseltwald (17 km).

When is the best time to visit Reichenbach Falls?

The most pleasant months are usually June–July. Still fine, with some compromises, in August–September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)