A private full-day tour from Zurich for fans of Sherlock Holmes and Swiss waterfalls: Reichenbach Falls (or the Aare Gorge out of season), Brienz and its Brunngasse, the Giessbach funicular, lunch by Lake Brienz and Staubbach Falls in the Lauterbrunnen Valley. Pickup is at your Zurich hotel at 08:00, in a chauffeured luxury car for two guests, a premium van for larger groups.

08:00 – Zurich Departure Your day begins with a private pickup from your Zurich hotel in a chauffeured luxury car, or a premium van for a larger group. Settle into comfort as you leave the city behind and watch Switzerland unfold in cinematic beauty.

09:45 – Reichenbach Falls Funicular Step into literary history at Reichenbach Falls, where Sherlock Holmes met his legendary fate. Ascend the 19th-century funicular and feel the mist of the powerful cascade beneath you, an unforgettable start to your alpine adventure. Seasonal note: the Reichenbachfall-Bahn runs 1 May–3 October (2027 season). Outside that season, the morning goes to the Aare Gorge (Aareschlucht) in Meiringen, open daily 08:30–17:30 until 1 November. After 1 November: Reichenbach viewpoint by arrangement — Request availability.

10:45 – Brienz Village & Brunngasse Arrive in Brienz, Switzerland’s woodcarving capital. Wander Brunngasse, lined with hand-carved chalets and overflowing flower boxes, a scene so perfect it feels painted.

11:45 – Forest Funicular to Grandhotel Giessbach Board the Giessbach funicular, run by the hotel on its operating days (not a private charter), as it ascends through the trees toward one of the country’s grandest hotels. The journey feels timeless, with the hum of the cable and the scent of alpine pine filling the air. The Giessbach funicular runs Wednesday to Sunday until 6 December; outside those days, arrival is by road — Request availability.

12:00 – Lunch: Weisses Kreuz, Brienz (from October) or Kehrli Terrace, Giessbach (May–September) From October, lunch is at Weisses Kreuz in Brienz, open daily. May–September, lunch moves to the Kehrli Terrace at Grandhotel Giessbach — walk-up / counter-order, no reservations — perched high above the lake. Dine as the waterfall crashes beside you, framed by sweeping views of turquoise Lake Brienz. This is Switzerland at its most serene, refined, scenic, and soul-stirring.

13:30 – Scenic Drive Along Lake Brienz’s South Shore Your driver takes the hidden south route, the quiet side of the lake, revealing new angles of emerald waters, small villages, and forested slopes untouched by crowds.

14:30 – Lauterbrunnen & Staubbach Falls Enter the Lauterbrunnen Valley, the so-called “Yosemite of the Alps.” Wander the peaceful village beneath Staubbach Falls, one of Europe’s highest free-falling waterfalls. Capture the magic where cliffs, meadows, and waterfalls merge into one breathtaking scene.

15:15 – Alpine Route Return Relax as your journey loops back toward Zurich through lake country and alpine passes. The scenery shifts from high peaks to rolling countryside, the perfect ending to a day of wonder.

17:00 – Arrival Back in Zurich You’ll be dropped directly at your hotel, with memories that feel lifted from the pages of a storybook.

Frequently asked questions

Does the Reichenbach Falls funicular run all year?

No. The Reichenbachfall-Bahn runs 1 May–3 October (2027 season). Outside that season the morning goes to the Aare Gorge in Meiringen, open daily 08:30–17:30 until 1 November; after 1 November, the Reichenbach viewpoint is by arrangement — Request availability.

Where is lunch?

From October at Weisses Kreuz in Brienz, open daily. May–September at the Kehrli Terrace of Grandhotel Giessbach, walk-up with counter ordering and no reservations.

Is the Giessbach funicular private?

No. It is run by the hotel on its operating days, Wednesday to Sunday until 6 December; outside those days, arrival is by road — Request availability.

What do we see in Lauterbrunnen?

The village and Staubbach Falls, one of Europe's highest free-falling waterfalls, in the Lauterbrunnen Valley.

When do we get back?

Around 17:00, with drop-off directly at your Zurich hotel.