Events in Brienz

An exhibition about the violin in Switzerland and the art of making violins

Shona stone sculptures and paintings

Exhibition and sale of stone sculptures and paintings from Zimbabwe.

Try Tai Chi & Qigong for free! Join the open practice in Brienz. In good weather at the lakeside beach, in rain at Dindlensaal. Meeting point: kiosk at Brienz station.

Einen Marathon laufen für einen guten Zweck.

Weekend course at Schweibenalp exploring wild spring herbs. Learn to safely identify edible plants, forage them, and prepare delicious wild herb dishes together.

Concert on 3 May 2026 from 7:30 pm at the Violin Making School Brienz. VERY BRITISH / STRING TRIO

In May 2026, we will open the doors for the last time: the Käfertreffen.ch will be held for the 12th time here in Brienz. Up to 250 vehicles are expected on the grounds.

Workshop at Schweibenalp on sensory plant perception. Explore plants with all your senses, feel their vitality, and deepen your connection to nature.

You get to know local edible wild herbs, their uses for cooking and health, collect and taste them during a herbal snack, and deepen your connection with nature.

The tour is offered on six different dates: 17 May, 27 June, 25 July, 29 August, 26 September and 17 October.

Boat rides with nostalgic steam boats on the beautiful Lake Brienz.

Hundreds of vintage cars drive from Sarnen to Brienz on Pentecost Sunday

Retreat with Linda Tucker (in English with German translation)

Seminar at Schweibenalp on European gaiamancy. Learn to read the landscape as a living being, recognize places of power, and experience the wisdom of the Earth

Discover the power places of Schweibenalp, sense their energies during meditative pauses, and receive an introduction to natural and created places as sites of power.

You immerse yourself in the living world of plants, explore their qualities with all your senses, and experience their messages as a mirror of your own perception and inner connection.

Immerse yourself in plant energy at the summer solstice. Experience their essence through practices, meditation, and ritual, and celebrate nature’s abundance in community.

Brienz resounds - Festival de la Musique June 21, 2026, 13.30-17.30 hrs | Brienz (BE) Between the lake, village squares and gardens, Brienz resounds with live music in all its colors

Folklore music at Cholplatz in Brienz.

You explore the connection between inner and outer landscapes, gather herbs and fruits, experience permaculture in a hands-on way, and discover how natural processes enrich your gardens and your life.

You learn about the most important insect-friendly plants, discover which animals they support, which habitats caterpillars need, and explore the gardens and meadows of Schweibenalp.

You learn how rituals bring stability, immerse in silence through forest bathing, and connect with a tree to receive and honor its messages.

Numerous wood sculptors demonstrate their skills on the shores of turquoise Lake Brienz on the Quai and Cholplatz.

Amaya Gloor performs at Cholplatz in Brienz.

The band RoxXxet performs at Cholplatz. Afterwards, party with DJ Sir Driver.

The band Upgrade performs at Cholplatz. Afterwards, party with DJ Sir Driver.

Learn the traditional art of scything and peening: how to adjust, sharpen and care for a scythe, and apply the mowing technique with joy and a healthy rhythm

Herb Week at Schweibenalp: Learn to identify, grow, and process medicinal plants, create your own herbal products, and deepen your knowledge through nature experiences.

Advanced distillation course: You transform hydrolats into cosmetic and medicinal applications, learn advanced distillation, create attars, and develop effective healing recipes.

Hands-on permaculture week at Schweibenalp. Learn plant propagation, scything, forest garden care, seed saving and more through shared practical work.

You rediscover the world of plants, explore their vibrations, language, and soul, connect modern biology with ancient wisdom, and experience nature with all your senses and curiosity.

You explore the summer herb terraces, discover medicinal plants, their healing properties, harvest times and uses for home remedies and the kitchen, and experience them with all your senses.

You will get to know the forest garden of Schweibenalp, learn about the principles, advantages and challenges of perennial crops, and discover edible shrubs and perennials for food on site.

Learn gardening basics at 1100 m: raise seedlings, plant and care for crops, improve soil, build humus, and apply permaculture in practice.

Experience the Swiss National Day in Brienz on the lake.