The funicular railway uses restored wooden carriages that are replicas of the 1899 original design.
The waterfall's flow volume is significantly reduced in autumn and winter due to hydroelectric diversion for regional power generation.
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle visited Meiringen in 1893 and chose the falls specifically for the death of his protagonist because of its dramatic, dangerous appearance.
The upper falls are the largest, dropping approximately 120 meters in a single vertical plunge.
Reichenbachfall is a series of seven waterfalls located in the Bernese Oberland, with a total drop of 250 meters. The Reichenbachfall-Bahn, a funicular railway, transports passengers from the base to the top of the upper falls. The site is globally recognized as the location of the fictional struggle between Sherlock Holmes and Professor Moriarty in Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's 'The Final Problem'. A rocky ledge near the falls is marked with a star to commemorate this literary event. The falls are fed by the Reichenbach stream, which originates from the Rosenlaui Glacier region. The infrastructure includes a viewing platform that offers a direct perspective of the main cascade. The area is part of the broader Grimselwelt tourist region.
The viewing platform near the Sherlock Holmes star provides the most iconic frame of the upper waterfall.
Wear shoes with high-grip soles as the paths near the viewing platforms are often damp and slippery.
The funicular reaches its capacity quickly during peak hours; consider visiting early in the morning to avoid wait times.
Bring a waterproof jacket, as the spray from the falls can be substantial even from the viewing platforms.
Attempting to climb the fenced-off cliff paths outside of the maintained trail network.
The funicular operates exclusively during the summer season, typically opening in May and closing in October.
Stay behind the designated safety railings at all times due to the steep, unstable cliff edges.
