Is Brienz Switzerland worth visiting?

Yes, yes, yes, Lake Brienz is worth a trip! Lake Brienz is a stunning lake with a beautiful watercolors – but there is more to do than just admiring it. You can enjoy so many different activities and beautiful places to visit at Lake Brienz which makes it one of the best places to visit in Switzerland.



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If you walk to the docking area from the Brunngasse, you can do so by a beautiful promenade which gives you stunning views over Lake Brienz. Lake Brienz is bluer than Lake Thun and we were very impressed with the views and the flower decorations of the promenade.

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Experiences & Activities
  1. Hiking to the Tschingelfeld. Brienz. Experiences & Activities Learn more.
  2. Giessbach Funicular Railway. Brienz. ...
  3. Trauffer Factory Tour. Brienz. ...
  4. Natureisbahn Brienz. Brienz. ...
  5. Brienzer Rothorn. Brienz. ...
  6. Photo Spot Giessbach Falls. Brienz. ...
  7. Glyssibach Guided tour. Brienz. ...
  8. Schweizer Holzbildhauerei Museum. Brienz.


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The probably most romantic part of Brienz is the Brunngasse which, having once been awarded the title «most beautiful street in Europe», is well-known abroad. Most of the houses in the street date from the 18th century and are decorated with wood carvings.

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Stroll along the banks of lakes Brienz and Thun. In the Interlaken holiday region, nature lovers and keen walkers have every opportunity to explore the landscape at any time of year.

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Cruising on Lake Brienz is covered with the Swiss Pass (no cost). From Interlaken Ost to Brienz is 1 hour and 20 minutes.

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The Brunngasse was voted Europe's most beautiful street and for good reason. The stunning street is located in Brienz, the woodcarving village on the shores of lake Brienz.

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Unless the signs say otherwise, bathing is permitted at all locations on Lake Thun and Lake Brienz. Discover tranquil hidden bays, picturesque bathing spots and cosy coves right by the water. What could be better than relaxing by the lake or in an open-air pool, soaking up the sun on a hot summer's day?

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Is the Swiss Travel Pass valid for boat cruises on Lake Thun and Lake Brienz? Yes, the Swiss Travel Pass is valid for boat cruises on Lake Brienz and Lake Thun.

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The two lakes in the Bernese Oberland have each its own character. Lake Thun opens up to the northwest and has 3 castles on its shores. The other lake of Brienz with its emerald colour resembles a Norwegian fjord. It is located west of Interlaken and the larger one.

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3 days is the perfect amount of time to spend in Interlaken. This will give you enough time to visit the iconic Jungfraujoch, try adventure sports, cruise the serene Lake Thun and chase waterfalls in Lauterbrunnen.

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Boat trip on Lake Brienz The trip takes about an hour and a quarter. Enjoy a memorable boat trip on the lake. The nostalgia trip on the impressive steamboat, for example, departs from Interlaken Ost to Giessbach and back – with an exclusive stop at the idyllic jetty.

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Do you know why Lake Brienz is turquoise? It is because of tiny particles of sediment washed into the lake by glacial waters from the Lütschine and the Aare. As these extremely fine glacial particles sink very slowly, they produce an extraordinary visual effect that is only enhanced by the cleanliness of the lake.

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Best places to visit near Interlaken
  • Milibachfall & Brienz Aussichtspunkt. Milibachfall is a beautiful waterfall overlooking lake Brienz. ...
  • Iseltwald. ...
  • Giessbachfalls. ...
  • Hiking at Schynige Platte. ...
  • Handeckfallbrücke & Furka Pass. ...
  • Lauterbrunnen. ...
  • Grindelwald. ...
  • Rosenlaui & the glacier.


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Things to do in Interlaken: visit Brunngasse, the most beautiful street in Europe. The Brunngasse was once voted the most beautiful street in Europe and is located just a stone's throw away from Interlaken. Makes for an excellent thing to add to your 'things to do in Interlaken' list!

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The largest mountain lake in Switzerland has seen some ups and downs. Back in 1980, it was “over fertilised” – too high in phosphates. Then, in the space of a few years, it became so clean and free of nutrients that the fish died of hunger. Since then, the lake's ecosystem has stabilised, and the fish are doing better.

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