Meiringen-Hasliberg Berner Oberland

Sherlock Holmes Famous fictional hero

Many attractions are associated with the icy glacier waters from the nearby mountains; the Aare gorge for example has been created in the rocks by the flow of glacier water over millions of years. A walking platform leads through the gorge between the horizontal, scarped rock faces, just above the turbulent waters. Another wild glacier gorge with a boldly constructed footpath in the romantic Rosenlaui valley is certainly also worth a visit.

A nostalgic funicular leads up to the mighty, tumbling Reichenbach Falls; the smaller, lower waterfalls can already be admired during the ascent. The viewing terrace of the mountain station affords an excellent view of the flooding waters of the 120-metre-high Upper Reichenbach Falls. In the murder mystery, the master detective Sherlock Holmes is supposed to have plunged into the depths here to meet his end, a museum and memorial here are dedicated to the author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and his famous fictional sleuth. Because Holmes’ readers didn’t want to accept this death, Doyle was forced to allow him to show up again three years later.

The Village

Meiringen lies at the base of the main ski area on the valley floor at 595m. The resort has easy access via train or car and has all the local amenities you could ever need. During the main ski season there are 2 red runs that flow down the the village on either side and this lower resort offers more in the way of nightlife, range or accommodation and large resort vibes.

The drawn out Hasliberg panoramic terrace, ranges from Hohfluh to Reuti all at around 1,050m, can be reached from Meiringen via a cableway, or by the Brünigbahn and post bus. All of these mini resorts can be accessed via the ski area either by skiing or a ski bus. They all have a slightly different atmosphere and offer a range of stunning hotels from the new boutique places to the cosy and simple.

The Haslital area has been awarded the Families Welcome quality mark and offers children’s en­tertainment, child care facilities, toy libraries etc.

Night Life

With well over 20 restaurants there are plenty of options for food in these small resorts. They do everything from the Swiss Classics up to most other European options. There are plenty of little cafes for the quick bites, and these are lined up along the main street with small tables outside. The resort is not renowned for being a heavy party town, however there are around 10 lively bars for the younger generation. If this isn’t your taste, there are also quiet bars to relax in with a nice glass of wine.