Meiringen

Meiringen is a town at the crossroads of mountain passes in the eastern Bernese Oberland, connecting different valleys. The settlement sits alongside nearby communities like Balm and Brünigen, functioning as a valley center with practical services for the surrounding area.

The town was first recorded in 1234 as Magiringin and grew into a regional trading center because of its strategic location on mountain pass routes. This position made it a natural hub for commerce and travel through the region.

The reformed Church of St. Michael remains central to the town's character and reflects centuries of local spiritual life. Religious traditions have deeply shaped how people in this mountain community gather and mark important occasions.

The Meiringen-Interlaken Ost railway line connects the town directly to major Swiss cities, with service restored in 2024. Visitors can easily arrive and depart using regional train connections without needing a car.

The town's coat of arms features a black eagle on a yellow background, a symbol rooted in medieval imperial rule. This imagery connects the small Alpine valley to broader European history in an unexpected way.

Location: Interlaken-Oberhasli administrative district

Elevation above the sea: 600 m

Shares border with: Brienz, Hasliberg, Schattenhalb, Brienzwiler, Grindelwald, Innertkirchen, Lungern

Website: https://meiringen.ch

GPS coordinates: 46.72833,8.18611

Latest update: December 20, 2025 11:54