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Brienz
Brienz is situated at 566 m above sea level and is a popular tourist resort in the Bernese Oberland. It is very idyllically situated between the Brienzer Rothorn and the Brienzersee. From Brienz there are excursions to the mountains as well as activities on the lake. The local mountain, which reaches 2350 meters above sea level, is well served by a rack railroad. The ride on the steam locomotive takes an hour and is an experience in itself. The village is known for its woodcarving art and the popular open-air museum Ballenberg.
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Silvia
on FunPackage Ticket Pfingstegg“Great to enjoy with family when the weather is nice, it’s even better! A proper walk and plenty of fresh air. Just make sure to plan more than an afternoon if you want to do everything or come back.”
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on Ticket Ballenberg“Martin Schafli is an amazing and skillful pilot. This experience is impressive and I would definitely do it again.”
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on Beatenberg paragliding in tandem from Interlaken“Where tradition meets modernity, with many lovingly crafted details. Definitely worth seeing.”
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on Ticket Kuhniversum Trauffer World of Experience“It was a great family outing. Perfect for parents and boys aged 11 to 18. Awesome!”
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on Lütschine rafting for families from InterlakenShow 14 more
- Lounge Boat Rental Lake Brienz
- Brienzer Rothorn private hike with a Swiss triathlete starting from Brienz
- Rent a motorboat with no exam required from Brienz
- Stand Up Paddle Board Rental Lake Brienz from Brienz
- Trauffer factory tour for groups
- Ticket Kuhniversum Trauffer World of Experience
- Full Moon Tour to Brienzer Rothorn with Three-Course Dinner
- Ticket Ballenberg
- Pedalo rental Lake Brienz from Brienz
- Kayak hire on Lake Brienz from Brienz
- Rowing boat rental Lake Brienz from Brienz
- Hiking ticket Brienzer Rothorn
- Hot Tub Rental Lake Brienz
- Ticket Brienz Rothorn Railway
Frequently asked questions
Brienz · answered by our editorial team
What sights does Brienz have?
Brienz is located directly on Lake Brienz. The open-air museum Ballenberg is one of the most famous sights of Brienz. Woodcarving has a long tradition in the village. The so-called Edelweiss furniture pieces are well known. The woodcarving school, founded in 1884, is today a cantonal technical school and training workshop. A game park above Brienz was founded especially for the students' studies.
What activities can you do in Brienz?
On hikes or bike rides around the lake you will discover various natural beauties. Mountain hikes are best started with a trip to the Brienzer Rothorn. Various high-altitude trails are popular and have extremely attractive views
In winter, both the Brienzer Rothorn and the Axalp are winter sports areas. In summer, hiking is also popular at the Axalp. Water sports on Lake Brienz are very diverse. These include, for example, sailing, windsurfing, water skiing, wake surfing, wakeboarding or wake skating.
Which destinations can you reach from Brienz?
The Giessbach Falls are about 5 km south of Brienz. They tumble down in 14 steps as water cascades over a total height difference of 500 meters. There are hiking trails from the lakeside to the top. The Giessbachbahn is the oldest funicular in Europe and connects the lake with a grand hotel over 100 meters in altitude.
1535 meters above sea level lies the Axalp. You can reach it by car as well as by post bus in less than 40 min from Brienz. Axalp has been used as a summering area for cattle since the 13th century.
The Brienzer Rothorn reaches 2350 m above sea level and is the local mountain of Brienz. Besides Lake Brienz, a sea of 690 mountain peaks can be seen from here.