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Brienzwiler

The small village of Brienzwiler with about 500 inhabitants is located in the Bernese Oberland. It is located at the foot of the Wilerhorn on a hill above Lake Brienz. Historic wooden houses are still preserved in the village. The view from here goes to the Brienzer Rothorn and the Wilerhorn over Brünig to the Haslital. The settlement of Amhof, which lies further down in the Aare valley under a steep cliff, also belongs to Brienzwiler. The Ballenberg with the largest open-air museum in Switzerland is the most important sight in Brienzwiler. More than a hundred original historic buildings from all parts of Switzerland are on display here.

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Ballenberg
Ballenberg
Museum
Trauffer world of experience
Trauffer world of experience
Museum
Lake Brienz
Lake Brienz
Lake
Jungfraujoch
Jungfraujoch
Mountain Summit
Männlichen
Männlichen
Mountain Summit
Lake Thun
Lake Thun
Lake
Pilatus
Pilatus
Mountain Summit
Chli Schliere gorge
Chli Schliere gorge
Gorge
Grimsel Gorge
Grimsel Gorge
Gorge
Lungerersee
Lungerersee
Lake · Lungern
Reichenbach Falls
Reichenbach Falls
Waterfall · Schattenhalb
Giessbach Falls
Giessbach Falls
Waterfall · Brienz (BE)

Train travel to Brienzwiler

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Getting around: passes & scenic trains

Jungfrau Travel Pass - 3 to 8 days
Jungfrau Travel Pass - 3 to 8 days
Grindelwald
from CHF 210
4.8(42)
Bernese Oberland Pass
Bernese Oberland Pass
Interlaken
from CHF 240
4.7(15)
Rail ticket between Interlaken Ost and Zermatt
Rail ticket between Interlaken Ost and Zermatt
Interlaken
from CHF 86

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Brienzwiler on the mapBookable experiences, places and events at a glance

Events in Brienzwiler

A moment of enjoymentBrünig Indoor Lungern · 11:30–14:00 · Free admission · until Fri, 22 Oct 2027

Pop-up Restaurant MUHzzeriaTrauffer Erlebniswelt · 17:30–21:00 · until Sat, 31 Oct To be announced.privat End of the seasonBallenberg, Freilichtmuseum der Schweiz · 10:00–16:00 · Ist im Museumseintritt inbegriffen.“A journey through time”Evang.-ref. Michaelskirche · 17:00 · Fr.30.- · Kinder bis 16 Jahre gratis · Lernende/Studierende Fr.15.-

BOLSOM 2026: Öffentliche PräsentationNaturfreundehaus Brünig – MOS Guesthouse – Traditionelles Schweizer Chalet in den Bergen für Kunst- und Naturfreunde. · 14:30–21:00

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Beatenberg paragliding tandem from Interlaken
Beatenberg paragliding tandem from Interlaken
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Beatenberg paragliding in tandem from Interlaken
Beatenberg paragliding in tandem from Interlaken
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Beatenberg paragliding tandem in summer from Interlaken
Beatenberg paragliding tandem in summer from Interlaken
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Jungfrau Region Skydiving from the airplane
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"The Golden Eagle" Beatenberg Paragliding from Interlaken
"The Golden Eagle" Beatenberg Paragliding from Interlaken
Interlaken
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Seilpark Interlaken Outdoor Ticket with 14 Adventure Courses
Interlaken
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Canyon Swing Grindelwald Glacier Canyon
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Beatus Caves Ticket
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From travellers like you

“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.”

Ophélia

on Ticket Ballenberg

“Where tradition meets modernity, with many lovingly crafted details. Definitely worth seeing.”

Beatrice

on Ticket Kuhniversum Trauffer World of Experience

Hiking routes

Easy hike from Unterbach BE via Birglennollen
Unterbach BE · 3.7 km · 56 min
Challenging hike from Brienz West to Planalp via Brienz BE
Brienz West → Planalp · 7.1 km · 3 h 59 min
Easy hike from Brienz West to Ballenberg West
Brienz West → Ballenberg West · 5.6 km · 1 h 38 min
Hike from Brienzerberg to Iseltwald via Giessbachfälle
Brienzerberg → Iseltwald · 7.5 km · 2 h 30 min
Hike from Meiringen Alpbach via Innertkirchen Unterwasser
Meiringen Alpbach · 8.8 km · 3 h 1 min
Challenging hike from Meiringen to Bidmi via Leenacher
Meiringen → Bidmi · 10 km · 4 h 31 min
Hike from Meiringen via Rychenbachfall
Meiringen · 8.3 km · 3 h 20 min
Hike from Schattenhalb via Innertkirchen Unterwasser
Schattenhalb · 7.8 km · 2 h 48 min

Hikes nearby

Everything within a 20 min drive

Private hike to Augstmatthorn with a Swiss triathlete from Interlaken
Private hike to Augstmatthorn with a Swiss triathlete from Interlaken
Interlaken
from CHF 310
Guided hike to hidden gems in the Alps
Guided hike to hidden gems in the Alps
Interlaken
from CHF 598.50
ViaJacobi, Stage 9/33
ViaJacobi, Stage 9/33
Wanderweg · Brünigpass → Interlaken · 30 km · 10 h 14 min
Obwaldner Höhenweg, Stage 4/6
Obwaldner Höhenweg, Stage 4/6
Bergwanderweg · Brünigpass → Melchsee-Frutt · 24 km · 11 h 20 min
Easy hike from Brienzwiler via Moos
Easy hike from Brienzwiler via Moos
Wanderweg · Brienzwiler · 5.2 km · 1 h 40 min
Easy hike from Ballenberg West to Brienzwiler via Aarebrücke Balmhof
Easy hike from Ballenberg West to Brienzwiler via Aarebrücke Balmhof
Wanderweg · Ballenberg West → Brienzwiler · 2.9 km · 1 h 3 min
Hike from Brünig-Hasliberg to Lungern
Hike from Brünig-Hasliberg to Lungern
Wanderweg · Brünig-Hasliberg → Lungern · 4.8 km · 1 h 44 min
Easy hike from Brienz BE via Wellenberg
Easy hike from Brienz BE via Wellenberg
Wanderweg · Brienz BE · 6.6 km · 2 h 15 min
Easy hike from Brienz BE via Glyssen
Easy hike from Brienz BE via Glyssen
Wanderweg · Brienz BE · 4.8 km · 1 h 36 min
Via Alpina, Stage 10/20
Via Alpina, Stage 10/20
Bergwanderweg · Meiringen → Grindelwald · 23 km · 10 h 15 min
Hike from Brienz via Schwendeli
Hike from Brienz via Schwendeli
Wanderweg · Brienz · 13 km · 5 h 34 min
Brienzersee Drei Wasserfälleweg, Stage 2/2
Brienzersee Drei Wasserfälleweg, Stage 2/2
Bergwanderweg · Iseltwald → Brienz · 12 km · 4 h 10 min

Bike tours nearby

Everything within a 20 min drive

E-bike tour to the waterfalls in Lauterbrunnen
E-bike tour to the waterfalls in Lauterbrunnen
Interlaken
from CHF 199
Haslital Route
Haslital Route
Cycling routes · Brienz → Meiringen-Hasliberg · 13 km
Alpine Bike, Stage 11/16
Alpine Bike, Stage 11/16
Mountain bike routes · Meiringen → Grindelwald · 37 km
Lakes Route, Stage 5/10
Lakes Route, Stage 5/10
Cycling routes · Meiringen → Sarnen · 32 km
Aare Route, Stage 2/7
Aare Route, Stage 2/7
Cycling routes · Meiringen → Spiez · 47 km
Giswil Bikeparcour
Giswil Bikeparcour
Mountain bike routes · Giswil · 9.0 km
Grossteilerberg Bike
Grossteilerberg Bike
Mountain bike routes · Giswil · 18 km
Unterwalden-Route
Unterwalden-Route
Cycling routes · Giswil → Engelberg · 45 km
Unterwalden-Route, Stage 1/2
Unterwalden-Route, Stage 1/2
Cycling routes · Giswil → Stans · 23 km
Bödeli-Route
Bödeli-Route
Cycling routes · Interlaken Ost · 23 km
Brienzersee Bike
Brienzersee Bike
Mountain bike routes · Interlaken → Brienz · 18 km
E-Bike Tour Interlaken Valley from Interlaken
E-Bike Tour Interlaken Valley from Interlaken
Interlaken
from CHF 99

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Fürenalp: Cable Car Ticket from Engelberg
Fürenalp: Cable Car Ticket from Engelberg
Engelberg
from CHF 21
Two-day Jungfrau Aletsch glacier trek starting from Jungfraujoch
Two-day Jungfrau Aletsch glacier trek starting from Jungfraujoch
Lauterbrunnen
from CHF 450
Foxtrail GO Interlaken Digital Scavenger Hunt
Foxtrail GO Interlaken Digital Scavenger Hunt
Interlaken
from CHF 19
Scenic Guided E-Bike Tour in Interlaken
Scenic Guided E-Bike Tour in Interlaken
Interlaken
from CHF 119
Ticket Kuhniversum Trauffer World of Experience
Ticket Kuhniversum Trauffer World of Experience
Hofstetten bei Brienz
from CHF 15
5.0(6)

Museums & exhibitions

Everything within a 30 min drive

Ballenberg, Switzerland's open-air museum
Ballenberg, Switzerland's open-air museum
Museum · Hofstetten bei Brienz
Swiss Museum of Wood Carving
Swiss Museum of Wood Carving
Museum · Brienz BE
School for wood carving
School for wood carving
Museum · Brienz BE
Sonderausstellung 2026 KNACK DIE NUSS!
Sonderausstellung 2026 KNACK DIE NUSS!
Exhibition · Brienz BE
Of fiddles and master violins
Of fiddles and master violins
Exhibition · Brienz BE
Lake Thun and Its Surroundings
Lake Thun and Its Surroundings
Exhibition · Interlaken
Hangar 1
Hangar 1
Museum · Meiringen
Naturmuseum Oberhasli
Naturmuseum Oberhasli
Museum · Meiringen
Trauffer
Trauffer
Museum · Hofstetten bei Brienz
Ticket for the Adventure World "Niklaus and Dorothee Flüe" at Lumeum
Ticket for the Adventure World "Niklaus and Dorothee Flüe" at Lumeum
Kerns
from CHF 28
5.0(5)

Popular activities

Ticket Ballenberg
Ticket Ballenberg
Brienzwiler · Top rated
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Kayak tour in summer on Lake Brienz
Kayak tour in summer on Lake Brienz
Bönigen
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Ticket Glasi Hergiswil Museum "Shaped by Fire"
Ticket Glasi Hergiswil Museum "Shaped by Fire"
Hergiswil
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Pedal Boat Rental Lake Thun from Spiez
Pedal Boat Rental Lake Thun from Spiez
Spiez
from CHF 8.75
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Ticket Glacier Gorge Grindelwald
Ticket Glacier Gorge Grindelwald
Grindelwald · In demand
from CHF 21
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From Lucerne: Wellness Rigi Kaltbad incl. boat ticket and day pass Rigi cableways
From Lucerne: Wellness Rigi Kaltbad incl. boat ticket and day pass Rigi cableways
Lucerne · In demand
from CHF 159
4.7(23)
Tandem Delta Flight from Interlaken
Tandem Delta Flight from Interlaken
Interlaken
from CHF 260
5.0(5)

Food & drink nearby

Everything within a 60 min drive

Übersicht Hofläden Hasliberg
Übersicht Hofläden Hasliberg
Farm shops · Hasliberg
"Fondue Tuk" - city tour with the Tuk Tuk in Lucerne
"Fondue Tuk" - city tour with the Tuk Tuk in Lucerne
Lucerne
from CHF 280
5.0(1)
Pirate muffins baking course for children birthday party
Pirate muffins baking course for children birthday party
Küssnacht am Rigi
from CHF 34
"Fire kitchen" cooking over the fire private
"Fire kitchen" cooking over the fire private
Bern
from CHF 30
"Bern Bites" Private Food Tour
"Bern Bites" Private Food Tour
Bern
from CHF 90
"Pedalo Z'Morge": Breakfast on Lake Lucerne
"Pedalo Z'Morge": Breakfast on Lake Lucerne
Küssnacht am Rigi
from CHF 97.50
4.6(7)
Cheese Fondue in the Fondue Igloo on Engstligenalp
Cheese Fondue in the Fondue Igloo on Engstligenalp
Adelboden
from CHF 39
Weekly markets in Zug
Weekly markets in Zug
Market · Zug

Mountain huts & restaurants

Everything within a 30 min drive

Chicken Run
Chicken Run
Mountain Restaurant · Meiringen
Gasthof zur Post
Gasthof zur Post
Mountain Restaurant · Hasliberg
Gletscherblick
Gletscherblick
Mountain Restaurant · Hasliberg
Neurüti
Neurüti
Mountain Huts · Brienz (BE)
Hotel Panorama
Hotel Panorama
Mountain Restaurant · Hasliberg
Restaurant Bellevue Axalp
Restaurant Bellevue Axalp
Mountain Restaurant · Brienz (BE)
Bergbeizli Bidmi
Bergbeizli Bidmi
Mountain Restaurant · Hasliberg
Schlittelbeizli Winterlücke
Schlittelbeizli Winterlücke
Mountain Restaurant · Hasliberg
Balmhütte
Balmhütte
Mountain Huts · Ringgenberg (BE)
Gelmerhütte
Gelmerhütte
Mountain Huts · Guttannen
Bären
Bären
Mountain Restaurant · Guttannen
Mountain restaurant Käserstatt
Mountain restaurant Käserstatt
Mountain Restaurant · Hasliberg

Playgrounds nearby

Everything within a 30 min drive

Skihäsliland
Skihäsliland
Playground · Hasliberg
Bidmi Dwarf Playground
Bidmi Dwarf Playground
Playground · Bidmi
Zinsli Kinderland
Zinsli Kinderland
Playground · Giswil
Indoor playground Mägisalp
Indoor playground Mägisalp
Playground · Hasliberg

Mountain railways & scenic rides

Everything within a 55 min drive

PostBus pass journey across the Central Alps
PostBus pass journey across the Central Alps
Panoramic Transport · Meiringen
GoldenPass Express
GoldenPass Express
Panoramic Transport · Montreux
Globi-Express
Globi-Express
Panoramic Transport · Stansstad
Dampfbahn Furka-Bergstrecke DFB
Dampfbahn Furka-Bergstrecke DFB
Panoramic Transport · Andermatt
Voralpen-Express
Voralpen-Express
Panoramic Transport · Luzern
Kambly round trip
Kambly round trip
Panoramic Transport · Bern

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