The Giessbach Falls are located on Lake Brienz and are a great natural spectacle. The water masses of the waterfalls flow over 14 rock steps about 400 meters into the depth. In the evening and at night, the attraction is set off even more by modern lighting. Around the falls there are beautiful walks and viewpoints with breathtaking panorama. From the boat station, the oldest funicular in Europe serving leisure tourism leads to the falls.
The Giessbach Falls are located on Lake Brienz and are a great natural spectacle. The water masses of the waterfalls flow over 14 rock steps about 400 meters into the depth. In the evening and at night, the attraction is set off even more by modern lighting. Around the falls there are beautiful walks and viewpoints with breathtaking panorama. From the boat station, the oldest funicular in Europe serving leisure tourism leads to the falls.
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Your driver will pick you up at your hotel in Zurich. They will take you to the filming locations of the popular Korean Netflix series "Crash Landing on You" in Switzerland.
per person
from $364
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from $250
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from $438
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from $438
The bus tour combines sightseeing spots around Interlaken with good food. Walk behind the Giesbach Falls and experience the Sigriswil suspension bridge.
On the E‑Bike tour "Iseltwald and Giessbach," you follow the shore of Lake Brienz from Interlaken. Between Bönigen, Iseltwald, and the Giessbach Falls, you'll discover villages, waterfalls, and stunning views of the lake and mountains.
On the e-bike tour to Griesalp, you'll discover the UNESCO-protected Kiental with its waterfalls and peaks. Between Interlaken, Kiental, and Griesalp, you experience quiet valleys, steep roads, and scenic alpine pastures.
On the e-bike tour into the Rosenlaui Valley, you'll discover waterfalls, glacier landscapes, and a historic mountain hotel away from the crowds. Between Interlaken, Meiringen, and Rosenlaui, you ride through wild valleys, past sawmills, alpine pastures, and glacier gorges.
Your driver will pick you up at your hotel in Zurich. They will take you to the filming locations of the popular Korean Netflix series "Crash Landing on You" in Switzerland.
+ Minimum age: 5 years + Infants cannot sit on the lap + Child seats not available + Not suitable for strollers or wheelchairs + Dogs allowed
per person
from $364
per person
from $250
per person
from $438
per person
from $438
Your driver will pick you up at your hotel in Zurich. They will take you to the filming locations of the popular Korean Netflix series "Crash Landing on You" in Switzerland.
+ Minimum age: 5 years + Infants cannot sit on the lap + Child seats not available + Not suitable for strollers or wheelchairs + Dogs allowed
The bus tour combines sightseeing spots around Interlaken with good food. Walk behind the Giesbach Falls and experience the Sigriswil suspension bridge.
+ Bus tour with a maximum of 14 guests + Not suitable for strollers + If you prefer a different meeting point between Meiringen (from 08:00) and Interlaken (around 09:00), please contact the provider after booking and agree with them on your options.
On the E‑Bike tour "Iseltwald and Giessbach," you follow the shore of Lake Brienz from Interlaken. Between Bönigen, Iseltwald, and the Giessbach Falls, you'll discover villages, waterfalls, and stunning views of the lake and mountains.
+ Minimum age: 16 years + Maximum weight: 120 kg + Participants must be confident cyclists and be in good overall health + Strongly recommended: valid private insurance covering outdoor and mountain activities + The tour may be canceled or rescheduled in case of extreme weather conditions
On the e-bike tour to Griesalp, you'll discover the UNESCO-protected Kiental with its waterfalls and peaks. Between Interlaken, Kiental, and Griesalp, you experience quiet valleys, steep roads, and scenic alpine pastures.
+ Minimum age: 16 years + Maximum weight: 120 kg + Participants must be confident cyclists and in good general health + Strongly recommended: valid private insurance covering outdoor and mountain activities + Tour may be cancelled or rescheduled in extreme weather conditions
On the e-bike tour into the Rosenlaui Valley, you'll discover waterfalls, glacier landscapes, and a historic mountain hotel away from the crowds. Between Interlaken, Meiringen, and Rosenlaui, you ride through wild valleys, past sawmills, alpine pastures, and glacier gorges.
+ Minimum age: 16 years + Maximum weight: 120 kg + Participants must be confident cyclists and in good general health + Strongly recommended: valid private insurance covering outdoor and mountain activities + Tour may be cancelled or rescheduled in extreme weather conditions
Tickets for Giessbach Falls differ by starting point and what's included — here's how to find the right one.
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| Price | Price$250per person | Price$364per person | Price$438per person | Price$438per person |
| Duration | Duration4 hr 30 min | Duration8 hr | Duration8 hr | Duration8 hr |
| Meeting point | Meeting pointWilderswil Bahnhof, Bahnhofstrasse, 3812 Wilderswil (oder an einem der anderen Treffpunkte, bitte vereinbare den genauen Treffpunkt nach der Buchung mit dem Anbieter) | Meeting pointInterlaken West, Kanalpromenade 1, 3800 Interlaken | Meeting pointWilderswil Bahnhof, Bahnhofstrasse, 3812 Wilderswil (oder an einem der anderen Treffpunkte, bitte vereinbare den genauen Treffpunkt nach der Buchung mit dem Anbieter) | Meeting pointWilderswil Bahnhof, Bahnhofstrasse, 3812 Wilderswil (oder an einem der anderen Treffpunkte, bitte vereinbare den genauen Treffpunkt nach der Buchung mit dem Anbieter) |
| Languages | LanguagesEnglish | LanguagesEnglish | LanguagesEnglish | |
| Provider | ProviderSeek Adventure | ProviderLocationtours.ch | ProviderSeek Adventure | ProviderSeek Adventure |
| Cancellation | CancellationFreeUp to 24 hrs. before | CancellationFreeUp to 24 hrs. before | CancellationFreeUp to 24 hrs. before | CancellationFreeUp to 24 hrs. before |
| Check availability | Check availability | Check availability | Check availability |
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Travel Guide
Switzerland is known as the water castle of Europe. With abundant water reserves, the landscape offers a variety of water-related natural attractions. One of these is the Giessbach Falls near the Lake Brienz. At the waterfalls, massive torrents cascade over 14 rocky levels, plunging 400 meters down. Visitors can easily explore this spectacle on a pleasant walking path.
The 20-minute loop trail guides visitors past the various tiers of the falls. At one point, the path even goes behind one of the waterfalls, allowing you to feel the immense power of the water firsthand. The falls are particularly impressive in spring during the snowmelt or after rainfall. In the evenings, the cascades are illuminated by a modern lighting system, transforming the spectacle into a stunning light show.
The area around the Giessbach Falls invites you to linger. If you continue up the path at the end of the loop, you'll reach the Gippi viewpoint after about 40 minutes. There, you'll be treated to a fantastic panorama with the sparkling Lake Brienz and surrounding hills. Right beside the Giessbach Falls is the Grandhotel Giessbach. This historic building towers over the surroundings and fits perfectly into the idyllic landscape.
The Giessbach Falls are located above the southern shore of Lake Brienz. They are easily accessible by car as well as by public transport. Right next to the waterfalls is the Grand Hotel Giessbach.
The access road to the Giessbach Falls is a very narrow and winding mountain road. Since parking options on-site are very limited, you should only travel by car if you have reserved a parking space in advance.
A parking reservation costs CHF 15 per car and must be made online. Without a valid online ticket, entry is not possible. Parking tickets cannot be purchased on-site.
If the online parking spaces are already fully booked, do not drive towards Giessbach/Axalp in search of alternative parking options. There are no alternative parking spots along the access road.
If no parking spaces are available, we recommend visiting the Giessbach Falls by boat from Brienz or Interlaken Ost.
The boat takes you directly to the Giessbach See landing stage. From there, you can either walk or take the historic Giessbach funicular up to the Grand Hotel and the falls.
The historic funicular connects the boat station directly with the Grand Hotel Giessbach, offering beautiful views of the surroundings during the ride up.
The visit to the Giessbach Falls is suitable for all people and groups. The circular route is not particularly demanding and therefore also suitable for seniors. A visit is also worthwhile for smaller team events and school classes. In addition, the dog may be taken everywhere.
The Giessbach Falls are worthwhile in any weather. They are especially special in spring after the snow melts or after heavy rainfalls. The water masses at these times are much larger and so even more impressive.
Switzerland is known as the water castle of Europe. With abundant water reserves, the landscape offers a variety of water-related natural attractions. One of these is the Giessbach Falls near the Lake Brienz. At the waterfalls, massive torrents cascade over 14 rocky levels, plunging 400 meters down. Visitors can easily explore this spectacle on a pleasant walking path.
The 20-minute loop trail guides visitors past the various tiers of the falls. At one point, the path even goes behind one of the waterfalls, allowing you to feel the immense power of the water firsthand. The falls are particularly impressive in spring during the snowmelt or after rainfall. In the evenings, the cascades are illuminated by a modern lighting system, transforming the spectacle into a stunning light show.
The area around the Giessbach Falls invites you to linger. If you continue up the path at the end of the loop, you'll reach the Gippi viewpoint after about 40 minutes. There, you'll be treated to a fantastic panorama with the sparkling Lake Brienz and surrounding hills. Right beside the Giessbach Falls is the Grandhotel Giessbach. This historic building towers over the surroundings and fits perfectly into the idyllic landscape.
The Giessbach Falls are located above the southern shore of Lake Brienz. They are easily accessible by car as well as by public transport. Right next to the waterfalls is the Grand Hotel Giessbach.
The access road to the Giessbach Falls is a very narrow and winding mountain road. Since parking options on-site are very limited, you should only travel by car if you have reserved a parking space in advance.
A parking reservation costs CHF 15 per car and must be made online. Without a valid online ticket, entry is not possible. Parking tickets cannot be purchased on-site.
If the online parking spaces are already fully booked, do not drive towards Giessbach/Axalp in search of alternative parking options. There are no alternative parking spots along the access road.
If no parking spaces are available, we recommend visiting the Giessbach Falls by boat from Brienz or Interlaken Ost.
The boat takes you directly to the Giessbach See landing stage. From there, you can either walk or take the historic Giessbach funicular up to the Grand Hotel and the falls.
The historic funicular connects the boat station directly with the Grand Hotel Giessbach, offering beautiful views of the surroundings during the ride up.
The visit to the Giessbach Falls is suitable for all people and groups. The circular route is not particularly demanding and therefore also suitable for seniors. A visit is also worthwhile for smaller team events and school classes. In addition, the dog may be taken everywhere.
The Giessbach Falls are worthwhile in any weather. They are especially special in spring after the snow melts or after heavy rainfalls. The water masses at these times are much larger and so even more impressive.
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