Brienz Switzerland

Brienz is located in the middle of charming mountains at the eastern end of turquoise-coloured Lake Brienz. The cosy village is starting point for excursions to the Bernese Oberland, the Ballenberg Open-air Museum but also to Lucerne or Interlaken or across the nearby Alpine passes.

Brienz and wood

Brienz has a history with wood. The wood carving school in town opened in 1884. There is a wood carving museum, so you can learn everything about this craftsmanship. Several shops in Brienz offer wood carving products in all shapes and sizes.

Location and scenery

The town lies on Lake Brienz and at the base of the Brienzer Rothorn, which is an amazing place to view the Bernese Alps in the south.

Pros and cons of Brienz

Brienz is a little town offering all facilities you need during your holidays. It's not as lively as nearby Interlaken, but it's much more authentic. The lake and the mountains guarantee a great view from about every spot in town. Hiking directly from town is possible, but the options are limited because the mountains rise up on one side of the town and the lake is on the other side. The Jungfrau region and the Hasli valley can be reached within half an hour, so in all you can cover a large region when based in Brienz.

There are many nice hotels in Brienz one I can recommend you is the beautiful Giessbach Hotel-Restaurant ~~ A splendid residence in a unique location: The legendary Grand Hotel combines the charm of the turn of the century before last with modern comfort. The cuisine at the Park restaurant, which overlooks the waterfall is just as exclusive as the view. Elegant banquet rooms and quiet conference rooms, 22 hectares of gardens and parks and a natural swimming pool round off the offerings.

With the nearby Giessbach Falls thundering downward over fourteen rocky ledges, this historic hotel residence is one of the most beautiful and awe-inspiring sites in Switzerland. back in 1872, the architect Davinet was commissioned to build a boldly-designed hotel complex on Lake Brienz, right next to the world-famous Giessbach Falls. Our guests are still just as enchanted by the spacious elegance and timeless charm of the beautifully maintained rooms as they were over one hundred years ago. Each of the 70 stylish rooms, tower rooms and suites are individually designed and furnished, and overlook the waterfall, lake or forest. Taking the oldest funicular railway in Europe, you will reach the hotel’s private mooring stage where you can explore the villages and destinations around Lake Brienz by steamboat. Culinary indulgence awaits you at the Les Cascades park restaurant with wonderful views of the waterfall.

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Location: in the Alps, lakesideRegion: Lake Brienz (Bernese Oberland)

Brienz can be reached by train

Popular attractions: Golden Pass line, Boat trip Lake Brienz, Brienzer Rothorn

Town elevation: 566 m (1857 ft)

Travel time from Zurich: 2h20 by train, 1h30 by car

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