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Hofstetten bei Brienz
Hofstetten bei Brienz is located in the Bernese Oberland at 646 m above sea level and stretches northwards up the Gummialp. There, the peaks Höch Gumme (2205 m above sea level) and Arnihaggen (2207 m above sea level) still belong to the Hofstetten area. The village is known for the open-air museum Ballenberg, whose western entrance is located here. The open-air museum shows more than 100 historical buildings and house landscapes reconstructed in the original from all regions of Switzerland. Rural crafts and ancillary trades are demonstrated here. Hofstetten bei Brienz is situated at the foot of the Brienzer Rothorn on a plateau with little traffic. Besides many hiking possibilities, there is the nearby Lake Brienz for bathing and water sports enthusiasts. It is only 10 minutes away by bus.
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From travellers like you
“Great experience, the company staff and pilots were all great. Thank you for a brilliant experience!”
Jodie
on Beatenberg paragliding tandem in summer from Interlaken“It’s incredible”
Hussain
on Jetboat Interlaken Lake Brienz from Bönigen“It was an incredible experience! The instructor was highly experienced and made me feel safe and at ease throughout the flight. It was such great fun — the perfect mix of adrenaline and moments of tranquillity, all with absolutely breathtaking views. I enjoyed every second and would definitely do it again if I got the chance! 🪂✨ Highly recommended for anyone looking for something exciting, different and unforgettable. It’s definitely an experience I’ll remember for a long time!”
Monika
on Paragliding Grindelwald from First“Amazing experience!!”
Christian
on Beatenberg paragliding tandem from Interlaken“I really liked it”
Margrit
on Night watchman tour Lucerne public (German/Swiss German)Hiking routes
- Brienzersee Drei Wasserfälleweg, Stage 2/2
Brienzersee Drei Wasserfälleweg, Stage 2/2
BergwanderwegIseltwald → Brienz · 12 km · 4 h 10 - Hike from Brienzerberg to Iseltwald
Hike from Brienzerberg to Iseltwald
WanderwegBrienzerberg → Iseltwald · 6.8 km · 2 h 22 - Hike from Brünig-Hasliberg to Lungern
Hike from Brünig-Hasliberg to Lungern
WanderwegBrünig-Hasliberg → Lungern · 4.8 km · 1 h 44 - Via Alpina, Stage 10/20
Via Alpina, Stage 10/20
BergwanderwegMeiringen → Grindelwald · 23 km · 10 h 15 - Easy hike from Unterbach BE via Birglennollen
Easy hike from Unterbach BE via Birglennollen
WanderwegUnterbach BE · 3.7 km · 56 min - Easy hike from Oberried am Brienzersee to Ebligen via Hirscheren
Easy hike from Oberried am Brienzersee to Ebligen via Hirscheren
WanderwegOberried am Brienzersee → Ebligen · 3.9 km · 2 h 02 - Ballenberg – Brienzwiler / Station
Ballenberg – Brienzwiler / Station
WanderwegBallenberg → Brienzwiler / Station · 1.0 km · 21 min
