Berner Oberland — The Crown of the Alps
Brienz
4.6/5
61 travelers
Altitude: 566m
Recommended days: 1 day
A woodcarving village on the eastern shore of turquoise Lake Brienz, surrounded by waterfalls and dense forests. The Brienz Rothorn Railway, Switzerland's oldest steam cogwheel train, climbs 1,678m to the summit with sweeping views across the Bernese Alps. The Giessbach Falls cascade 500m down to the lake, accessible by historic funicular.
Highlights
Brienz Rothorn steam cogwheel railwayGiessbach Falls and Grand HotelSwiss Open-Air Museum BallenbergTraditional woodcarving workshopsLake Brienz boat cruise
Getting there
Train from Interlaken Ost (20 min) or Meiringen (15 min). Lake boats connect to Giessbach and Iseltwald.
Activities
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