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Sherlock Holmes Museum Meiringen

The Sherlock Holmes Museum in Meiringen, Switzerland, is dedicated to the famous fictional detective Sherlock Holmes and his creator Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Housed in the historic English Church in Meiringen, the museum features authentic exhibition pieces from the Victorian era and a faithful reconstruction of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson's living room at 221B Baker Street, London. The museum also explores the history of the English Church building and its connection to the Sherlock Holmes stories.

Information

  • Visit duration: 35min
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Free entrance: No
  • Price range: $
  • Topic: Culture and ethnography

    • Children experience: Child friendly
    • Children age group: 6-12, 12-18

Opening hours

Summer (1 May to 31 October): daily from 1:00 PM to 5:30 PM. Winter (1 November to 30 April): Saturday and Sunday from 1:30 PM to 5:00 PM.
Monday
13:00-17:30 (1st May 2026 to 31st October 2026)
Tuesday
13:00-17:30 (1st May 2026 to 31st October 2026)
Wednesday
13:00-17:30 (1st May 2026 to 31st October 2026)
Thursday
13:00-17:30 (1st May 2026 to 31st October 2026)
Friday
13:00-17:30 (1st May 2026 to 31st October 2026)
Saturday
13:00-17:30 (1st May 2026 to 31st October 2026)
13:30-17:00 (1st November 2026 - 30th April 2027)
Sunday
13:00-17:30 (1st May 2026 to 31st October 2026)
13:30-17:00 (1st November 2026 - 30th April 2027)

Admission fees

7 CHF
Adult admission
4 CHF
Children (6-15)
4 CHF
Groups of 10 or more people during normal opening hours
0 CHF
Swiss Museum Pass
0 CHF
MUSEUMS-PASS-MUSÉES
0 CHF
RAIFFEISEN Card

Contact

Webpage
sherlockholmes.ch
Address
Bahnhofstrasse 26, 3860 Meiringen

Access

Nearby stops

  • Meiringen300 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Interlaken Ost
31m
Luzern
1h 10m
Thun
1h 11m
Bern
1h 31m
Zug
1h 44m

FAQ

  • Is the museum suitable for children?
    Yes, children aged 6-15 are welcome and receive a reduced admission price of CHF 4.00. A maximum of 20 people are allowed in the museum at the same time for safety reasons.
  • How long does the audio guide tour take?
    The audio guide lasts approximately 35 minutes and is available in German, English, French, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Japanese, Chinese, and Russian.
  • Is there a maximum number of visitors allowed in the museum at once?
    Yes, for security and fire safety reasons, a maximum of 20 people are permitted in the museum at the same time.
  • Does the museum have a gift shop?
    Yes, the museum shop sells DVDs of the complete first season of Sherlock Holmes films with Jeremy Brett.