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The turquoise blue Lake Brienz – a jewel in the middle of the mountain landscape of the Bernese Oberland. Discover pretty lakeside villages such as Brienz or Bönigen. Enjoy a ride on the paddle steamer to the Giessbach Falls. Or experience a nostalgic ride on the steam locomotive to the Brienzer Rothorn.

Lake Brienz at a glance

This is Lake Brienz

Lake Brienz is located in the west of Switzerland in the Bernese Oberland. Together with Interlaken and Lake Thun, it is one of the most popular excursion regions in Switzerland.

Discover Lake Brienz

What a colour!? That's the first thought when you come to Lake Brienz. The striking turquoise blue in contrast to the surrounding mountains is unique. There are many ways to enjoy the incomparable scenery: Find your favourite spot by the lake in the charming villages of Bönigen, Brienz or Oberried. Hike to one of the beautiful vantage points, for example on the Axalp above Brienz. Or experience the beauty of the lake on a boat trip .

Boat trip on Lake Brienz

An excursion on a ship of the Lake Brienz fleet is an unforgettable experience. The motor ships "Brienz" and "Jungfrau" have been wonderfully restored. They also offer enjoyable breakfast and sunset cruises. The star of the fleet is the paddle steamer "Lötschberg". No matter on which ship: You will enjoy the fresh sea air and the reflections of the mountain ranges in the emerald green water.

Excursion destinations on Lake Brienz

The Giessbach Falls is the place of power par excellence on Lake Brienz. You can reach it by boat or via a beautiful riverside path. You can experience the roar of the water up close – the walking path even takes you behind the waterfall. The ride on the steam cog railway to the Brienzer Rothorn is fantastic. At the top, a phenomenal view of Lake Brienz and the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau awaits you.

Around Lake Brienz

The Aare flows through Interlaken – the gateway to the Jungfrau Region – and connects Lake Brienz with Lake Thun: Experience a trip on the legendary steamship "Blümlisalp" to the St. Beatus Caves or to beautiful Thun. Speaking of Aare: A top excursion destination east of Brienz is the Aare Gorge.

Experience Lake Brienz for less

With the Interlaken Pass or the Brienz Region Guest Card, you benefit from numerous discounts around Lake Brienz. And with a BLS Schifffahrt day ticket, you can travel unlimited on Lake Thun and Lake Brienz as well as by train between Interlaken West and East.

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  • Interlaken Lake Thun boat ticket from Interlaken West

    With this boat ticket from Interlaken West, you can travel across Lake Thun to Spiez or Thun,... from CHF 34
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    valid: 05.10.2026 - 29.03.2027

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  • Brienz Brienz Rothorn Railway

    Experience the best of mountain and lake! Stay at the Brienz Youth Hostel right on the lake and... from CHF 42
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    valid: 05.10.2026 - 25.10.2026

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  • Thun “Bloody Thun”: public city tour

    This tour takes you through the old town of Thun. Jon Keller guides you on an exciting journey... from CHF 25
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    valid: 15.11.2026

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  • Thun "Thun's Bridges": public city tour

    Glittering Aare flows right through the town of Thun. Discover the many bridges of Thun on this... from CHF 25
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    valid: 10.10.2026 - 24.10.2026

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  • Brienz Ticket Brienz Rothorn Railway

    Discover the famous Brienzer Rothorn from Brienz. Let the steam train take you to the summit and... from CHF 106
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    valid: 05.10.2026 - 25.10.2026

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  • Interlaken Interlaken interactive scavenger hunt with the smartphone

    Explore the city of Interlaken together with friends or family. Solve puzzles, have lots of fun and... from CHF 9.95
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    valid: 05.10.2026 - 01.04.2027

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  • Interlaken From Interlaken: Day tour Jungfraujoch by bus and cogwheel train

    The tour to the world-famous Jungfraujoch offers you a magnificent view of the Alps and various... from CHF 275
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    valid: 05.10.2026 - 29.09.2027

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  • Interlaken Polterchallenge "Hangover - Girls Edition" around Interlaken

    The "Hangover Girls Edition" Polterabend challenge in Interlaken turns your Polterabend into an... from CHF 250
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    valid: 09.10.2026 - 29.09.2027

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  • Interlaken E-Bike Tour Interlaken Valley from Interlaken

    You'll be accompanied by a guide on an e-bike tour through the spectacular valley in Interlaken.... from CHF 99
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    valid: 05.10.2026 - 31.10.2026

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