Reichenbach Collection

Switzerland Reichenbach
The Reichenbach falls, where Sherlock Holmes and professor Moriarty are supposed to have fallen to their deaths

Sherlock Holmes and Moriarty struggle
THE FINAL PROBLEM The death of Sherlock Holmes; Holmes & Moriarty struggle at the Reichenbach Falls: apparently, both are killed. Date: First published: 1893

The Reichenbach Falls close to Meiringen, Switzerland. It was alongside these falls where the famous detective Sherlock Holmes fell to his death, as he struggled with his arch-enemy Moriarty

The Reichenbach Falls, Switzerland
The Reichenbach Falls - a waterfall cascade of seven steps on the creek called Rychenbach in the Bernese Oberland region of Switzerland

Switzerland - Rosenlaui, Falls of Reichenbach (2)
Coloured lantern slide of a view of the Reichenbach Falls. Rosenlaui is the highest settlement in the alpine valley of Reichenbachtal with its water, the Reichenbach

Switzerland - Rosenlaui, Falls of Reichenbach (1)
Coloured lantern slide of a view of the Reichenbach Falls. Rosenlaui is the highest settlement in the alpine valley of Reichenbachtal with its water, the Reichenbach

Reichenbach Falls, Switzerland
Original lantern slide caption - showing resemblence to Ostrich Feather Date: circa 1900s

In front of the town hall at Reichenbach in Silesia during the ceasefire, 1813, (1936)
In front of the town hall at Reichenbach in Silesia during the ceasefire, 4 June - 12 August 1813, (1936). Vor Dem Rathaus Zu Reichenbach I Schles

Chute du Reichenbach Suisse Switzerland Charles Soulier
Chute du Reichenbach, Suisse, Switzerland; Charles Soulier (French, 1840 - 1875); Schattenhalb, Switzerland; 1860 - 1875; Albumen silver print

Brine Pipes, Georg von Reichenbach, 1817
Brine Pump. Georg von Reichenbach, 1817. The machine pumped salt solution, brine, in a pipe from Berchtesgaden to Reichenhall. It was in continuous operation for almost 100 years

Sea knotgrass, Polygonum maritimum
Plate 203, illustration of Sea knotgrass from Icones Florae Germanicae et Helveticae, vol 24 (1905) by Heinrich Gottlieb Ludwig Reichenbach (1793-1879). Date: 1905

Switzerland - Blumlis Alp
Black and white lantern slide of the Bluemlisalp, a massif of the Bernese Alps, in the territory of the municipalies of Kandersteg and Reichenbach im Kandertal

View of Reichenbach, Berne, Switzerland, with the church on the right

Heinrich Gottlieb Ludwig Reichenbach (German, 1793 - 1879), Three Hummingbirds with Plant, hand-colored etching

The Adventure of the Final Problem. Watson, returning to the Reichenbach Falls, finds the Alpen-stock belonging to Sherlock Holmes, together with his farewell note

Reichenbach, the Upper Falls, Bernese Oberland, Switzerland. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Reichenbach, general view, Bernese Oberland, Switzerland. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Reichenbach, with well and Wetterhorn, Bernese Oberland, Switzerland. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Reichenbach, the Upper Falls, lighted by Bengal lights, Bernese Oberland, Switzerland. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

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"Reichenbach: A Tale of Mystery and Beauty in Switzerland" In the heart of Switzerland lies a place shrouded in intrigue and breathtaking beauty - Reichenbach. Known for its connection to the legendary detective Sherlock Holmes, this small town holds secrets that have captivated minds for generations. The most famous event associated with Reichenbach is undoubtedly the struggle between Sherlock Holmes and his arch-nemesis Moriarty at the Reichenbach Falls near Meiringen. This epic battle, immortalized in Arthur Conan Doyle's "The Adventure of the Final Problem, " left readers on edge as they witnessed Holmes' apparent demise. The Falls themselves are a sight to behold, cascading down with an awe-inspiring force. The Rosenlaui variant of these falls adds another layer of enchantment to their already majestic presence. These natural wonders serve as a reminder of nature's power and allure. Sidney E. Paget's iconic engraving depicting "The Fall of the Reichenbach" further fueled imaginations worldwide, forever etching this location into literary history. It was through Paget's illustrations that we saw Holmes and Moriarty locked in their fateful struggle atop those treacherous cliffs. Beyond its association with Sherlock Holmes, it has other stories to tell. In 1813 during a ceasefire, an image captured outside the town hall at Reichenbach in Silesia speaks volumes about history frozen in time. This snapshot offers us a glimpse into life during tumultuous times. Georg von it also left his mark on history by inventing brine pipes back in 1817 – an innovation that revolutionized salt production methods across Europe. His contribution stands as a testament to human ingenuity even amidst serene landscapes like those found around Reichenbach. Nature enthusiasts will find solace here too; sea knotgrass (Polygonum maritimum) thrives along these shores, adding delicate touches of green to the already picturesque scenery.