Reichenbach Falls Collection

Holmes and Moriarty fighting over the Reichenbach Falls. Illustration for the short story The Final Problem by Arthur Conan Do, 1896. From a private collection

The Reichenbach Falls, where Sherlock Holmes met his death, Meiringen, Bern, Switzerland, Europe

DOYLE: SHERLOCK HOLMES. Sherlock Holmes and Professor Moriarty locked in mortal combat at the Reichenbach Falls. Wood engraving after a drawing by Sidney Paget from the Strand magazine for Sir Arthur

The Fall of the Reichenbach (engraving)
1610696 The Fall of the Reichenbach (engraving) by Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fall of the Reichenbach)

Reichenbach Falls, fictional location of Sherlock Holmes death, Meiringen, Switzerland, Europe

Funicular to Reichenbach Falls, Meiringen, Switzerland, Europe

AI IMAGE - Sherlock Holmes and Professor Moriarty fighting on the Reichenbach Falls, 2023. Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Sherlock Holmes and Professor Moriarty fighting on the Reichenbach Falls, 2023. Dramatic encounter between fictional detective Holmes and his greatest foe, the criminal Professor Moriarty

AI IMAGE - Sherlock Holmes and Professor Moriarty fighting on the Reichenbach Falls, 2023. Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Sherlock Holmes and Professor Moriarty fighting on the Reichenbach Falls, 2023. Dramatic encounter between fictional detective Holmes and his greatest foe, the criminal Professor Moriarty

The death of Sherlock Holmes, 1893. Artist: Sidney E Paget
The death of Sherlock Holmes, 1893. Scene from The Adventure of the Final Problem, illustrated by Sidney E Paget, the first artist to draw Sherlock Holmes

Reichenbach Falls, Bernese Oberland, Switzerland, chromolithograph, published ca. 1872
Reichenbach Falls, Bernese Oberland, Switzerland. Chromolithograph after a watercolor by Ludwig Robock (German painter, 1824 - 1893), published ca. 1872

View of the town of Meiringen and the Reichenbach Falls, Canton of Bern, Switzerland
6339991 View of the town of Meiringen and the Reichenbach Falls, Canton of Bern, Switzerland by Lory, Gabriel Ludwig (1763-1840) (after); (add.info)

The Reichenbach Falls, Switzerland (w / c on paper)
2601938 The Reichenbach Falls, Switzerland (w/c on paper) by Jackson, Samuel (1794-1868); Private Collection; Bourne Gallery, Reigate, Surrey; English, out of copyright

Reichenbach Falls Wetterhorn oil paper board
The Reichenbach Falls with the Wetterhorn, oil on paper, on board, 20.5 x 19 cm, not marked, Jakob Christoph Miville, Basel 1786-1836 Basel

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"The Final Showdown: Holmes vs. Moriarty at Reichenbach Falls" In the thrilling climax of Arthur Conan Doyle's iconic short story "The Final Problem, " Sherlock Holmes and his arch-nemesis Professor Moriarty engage in a deadly battle atop the majestic Reichenbach Falls. Illustrated by Sidney Edward Paget, this gripping scene captures the intensity of their struggle as they teeter on the precipice of life and death. Located in Meiringen, Bern, Switzerland, the Reichenbach Falls serve as both a breathtaking natural wonder and a fictional setting for Holmes' demise. In this wood engraving from 1893, we witness Holmes and Moriarty locked in mortal combat amidst the roaring cascade that will forever etch their names into history. Paget's artistic prowess brings to life this pivotal moment where good clashes with evil. The tension is palpable as these two formidable adversaries grapple fiercely against a backdrop of cascading water and jagged rocks, and is here that Sherlock Holmes meets his tragic end – or so it seems. As readers mourned the loss of their beloved detective, speculation swirled about his ultimate fate. Did he truly perish? Or did he manage to cheat death once again? This enigma only deepened with time, leaving fans yearning for answers. Today, visitors can ride the funicular to reach Reichenbach Falls themselves and stand at its awe-inspiring edge just like Holmes did over a century ago. With its towering presence overlooking Meiringen, one cannot help but feel an eerie connection to those fateful events that unfolded here all those years ago. Reveling in its beauty while contemplating its dark history, one cannot escape being drawn into Sherlock Holmes' world – a world where heroes fall but never truly die.