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Great even in winter!

The Rosenlaui Glacier Gorge near Meiringen is a natural wonder in the Bernese Oberland. Over millennia, meltwater from the Rosenlaui Glacier has eroded the rock, creating smooth walls, whirlpools, and narrow passages. Today, you can marvel at the approximately 500-meter-long gorge, part of the Jungfrau-Aletsch UNESCO World Heritage Site, on a well-secured path.

1960 The bridge and paths to the ,,Trockenen Lamm“ were dismounted because the cost of maintenance was too high. 1977 Financial investment was focused upon infrastructure and visitor's safety. 1987 The Aareschlucht restaurant at the west entrance was renovated. 2003 The MIB train stop at Aareschlucht Ost was accessed by a new swing-bridge. 2005 After a very bad storm, the gorge was closed for a few days during peak season because of safety reasons. 2008 The Aare-Bistro at the east entrance was built.

1946 On 6 May, the MIB train (between Meiringen and Innertkirchen) was granted permission to be used for public transport. The train belongs to the Oberhasli Hydroelectric Power Company and had previously been operating solely as a transport and workers' train for the company since 1 August 1926. 1947 The opening of the Susten pass road lead to a visitor's record 180000 admissions. 1957 The tram line was replaced by a bus connection.

Building Phases 1888 At the same time that the road to, and the paths in the gorge were built, the train line over the Brünig pass was opened. This made the Alps accessible for tourists, who came in droves. 1898 The gorge was completely accessed and passable throughout. A second entrance was built from the „Trockene Lamm“. 1912 With the introduction of electricity the Aare gorge was illuminated at night which was a huge attraction at the time. A tram line connected Meiringen with the Aare gorge1914 The flood lights for the evening illumination had to be given to the Swiss army. 1937 Evening illumination was newly installed using new vapour discharge lamps. 1940 Construction of the military cavern in the eastern part of the gorge. The entrance at „Trockenen Lamm“ was closed for safety reasons.

Eastern entrance or exit of the Aare Gorge. Visiting the Aare Gorge is subject to a fee, but it's well worth it. Tickets are available here. Parking for cars and coaches is available right in front of the entrance. A small restaurant with restrooms offers a wonderful view from the terrace, especially in summer. Various interesting information boards are available.

The railway makes the waterfalls accessible to almost everyone... well frequented...

Meiringen in the Haslital The diversity of the Haslital guarantees exciting holidays for families, solo travelers, summer and winter sports enthusiasts, nature lovers, those seeking relaxation and peace, and culture lovers. Let yourself be surprised by the interesting offers from Haslital Tourism and plan a stay in the heart of Switzerland today. The Haslital also creates good conditions in the business sector. With zoned building land in the industrial, commercial and tourist zone as well as good transport connections by rail and road to Lucerne/Zurich/Basel, Interlaken/Bern/Lausanne/Geneva, to Valais and Ticino, economically sustainable projects are welcome in the region. The municipality welcomes a diverse mix of industries, is committed to maintaining the existing companies and is also committed to the further development and promotion of Meiringen as a business location. Text / Source: Municipality of Meiringen, Rudenz 14, Meiringen https://www.meiringen.ch/uebersicht-tourismus