Enchanting Alps and sunny pastures, high mountains and jagged rock faces, quiet mountain lakes and bubbling streams – the Haslital is a place of captivating contrasts. In winter, this destination is a paradise for skiers, snowboarders and hikers. In summer, it attracts visitors with scenic hiking trails and cycle tours.
Sherlock Holmes
The nostalgic wooden wagon of the Reichenbach Funicular, which is an exact replica of the original wagon with 24 seats, will take you up to the 120-metre-high Reichenbach Waterfall.
Not far from the mountain station, you’ll be able to enjoy fantastic views of the waterfall and the Haslital from the three viewing platforms. This is the setting of the epic struggle between the famous detective and his arch-enemy Professor Moriarty, which ended with a plunge into the abyss.
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the English author who frequently visited the Bernese Oberland, stayed at the Hotel “zum wilden Mann” here in Meiringen. It is now called the Parkhotel du Sauvage. His enthusiasm for the landscape and especially for the thundering Reichenbach Waterfall inspired him to immortalise Meiringen, the hotel and the waterfall in his Sherlock Holmes novel “The Final Problem”. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle ended that series of stories here with the death of Sherlock Holmes.
Grimselwelt
The Grimsel and Susten region is known as Switzerland’s “moated castle”. The water of this barren yet magnificent natural landscape is collected in numerous reservoirs and used to produce electricity. Guided tours of the area’s large power stations, many of which are underground, provide an exciting insight into how energy is produced. The area also has many interesting places to go on a day out, such as the Gelmersee, the Tälli via ferrata and the Trift hanging bridge.
RosenlauiToTal
Now you can discover the wild and romantic Rosenlauital with its stunning landscapes and sights in a convenient and affordable way with the PostBus/Reichenbach Funicular – all with a single ticket!
HISTORY
In the early days of tourism in the Alps, between 1870 and 1880, Meiringen was a significant and frequently visited resort. Meiringen experienced a final boom at the beginning of the 20th century when rich Englishmen came to conquer the last Alpine peaks with local mountain guides. Ever since alpinism began, the Haslital has been a hub for mountain sports, offering variety rarely found elsewhere. Today, the Haslital holiday resort is an appealing destination, offering variety and rich traditions.
Speciality from the Haslital
Meringues
Meringues are a dessert that originated in Meiringen and were probably invented around the year 1600 by the Italian confectioner Gasparini. Meringues were a favourite of royalty: both the French King Louis XV and Queen Elizabeth I of England enjoyed them. She is said to have compared them to a kiss.
Have you tried it yet?
Haslikuchen
A Haslikuchen is a delicious nut tart decorated with the Haslital eagle. Never tried it? Then you need to come to the Haslital and have a slice – it tastes even better in the fresh mountain air. You can also use our recipe to cook up a little bit of the Haslital at home.
Family excursion
Family days out
The Haslital offers much more than just sweet treats. Children will be delighted by the many themed trails and exciting experiences available. Check out what’s on offer for families here.