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.
