Aareschlucht

Name: Aareschlucht
Address: Aareschluchtstrasse 16, Meiringen, 3860, Meiringen, 3860, CH
Telephone: +41 33 971 40 48

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Aareschlucht is a gorge in Meiringen’s Haslital, in the Bernese Oberland, between the Brünig, Grimsel and Susten passes.

Menu & prices

Set menus for groups«Pasta fun» family menu friday and staturday July and AugustMenus für Gruppen

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Why go

See a gorge shaped over thousands of years by the Aare Glacier.

Opening hours

Today08:30 – 17:30Show all

Monday08:30 – 17:30

Tuesday08:30 – 17:30

Wednesday08:30 – 17:30

Thursday08:30 – 17:30

Friday08:30 – 17:30

Saturday08:30 – 17:30

Sunday08:30 – 17:30

Don't miss

Glacial potholes and limestone formationsLook for them beside the water flowing through the gorge.In the gorge On the map

Know before you go Tips for your visit

Know before you go

Open daily, 08:30–17:30.

Tips for your visit

Set menus are available for groups.
A family pasta menu is offered on Fridays and Saturdays in July and August.

Interesting facts3

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Twelve men financed and carried out the project, founding the gorge business.
Geschichte > Aareschlucht | Aareschlucht, Meiringen, Haslital
2.77 kilometres
The former tram line ran for 2.77 kilometres through the Haslital.
Strassenbahn Meiringen–Aareschlucht - Wikipedia
The tram initially operated with rented vehicles.
Strassenbahn Meiringen–Aareschlucht - Wikipedia

Shorts

History

1887A concession was granted for a gallery and footpath through the gorge.
1888Johann von Bergen took over the concession and arranged land for an access road and buildings.
24 August 1912The tram line opened between Meiringen station and the gorge’s west entrance.
16 September 1956Tram service stopped as the track condition worsened.

How to get there

TrainHourly direct public transport connections run from Interlaken and Luzern to Meiringen.
TrainFrom Meiringen station, take the Zentralbahn train toward Innertkirchen to Aareschlucht West or Aareschlucht Ost.
30 minCarFrom Sarnen, drive over the Brünig Pass to the gorge in about 30 minutes.
ParkingParking for cars and buses is available at the Aareschlucht West entrance. Two 22 kW eCarUp charging stations are on site.
On footGPS coordinates: 46.72005, 8.20461.

Sources: Meiringen–Reichenbach–Aareschlucht tramway - Wi… · Willkommen | Aareschlucht, Meiringen, Haslital · Geschichte > Aareschlucht | Aareschlucht, Meiri… · Kontakt & Anreise | Aareschlucht, Meiringen, Ha… · Strassenbahn Meiringen–Aareschlucht - Wikipedia · checked 28 Sep 2026

Where

Aareschluchtstrasse 16, Meiringen, 3860

Website: aareschlucht.ch/
Phone: +41 33 971 40 48

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Questions and answers

What can I see at Aareschlucht?

You can see glacial water, potholes and limestone formations in the gorge.

Can I charge an electric car at Aareschlucht?

Two 22 kW eCarUp charging stations are available.

How can I contact Aareschlucht?

Call +41 33 971 40 48.

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