These beautiful falls in the Bernese Oberland are famous as the setting for Sherlock Holmes’ apparent death.

A short funicular takes you up to a lookout over the falls, then an optional short hike up to see more up close. For a little excitement, you can rent mountain scooters at the top and ride back to the valley.

Open: May through October

Website: https://www.grimselwelt.ch/

Location: funicular parking Reichenbach 8, 3860 Schattenhalb

➡️ Read our full post about Reichenbach Falls.

It’s a short outing so you’ll want to combine this with other activities, like a visit to the nearby Aare Gorge.

Then go get the traditional meringue and cream dessert in the nearby village Meiringen, perhaps at Restaurant Rössli.