Which is better Brienz or Thun?

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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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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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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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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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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9 Best Lakes In Switzerland
  • Lake Geneva.
  • Lake Lucerne.
  • Lake Thun.
  • Lake Brienz.
  • Lake Maggiore, Brissago Islands.
  • Lake Lugano.
  • Lake Zurich.
  • Lake Constance.


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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 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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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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Safety overview Interlaken is generally very safe to walk around at night, even if you're a solo female traveler. The city is well-lit and locals are generally respectful and mindful. There is also great transportation system if you need to go places and less comfortable walking alone.

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