16 Things To Do in Brienz, Switzerland | Lake Brienz, Giessbach, Brienzer Rothorn

Welcome to the adorable Swiss village of Brienz, where the turquoise waters of Lake Brienz meet the green hillsides and snowy peaks of the Swiss Alps! WATCH NOW for a mini tour of the best-kept secrets in Brienz: lakeside paths, local breweries, Swiss wildlife, gushing waterfalls, and calendar-worthy streets!

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Welcome to Brienz! This adorable village sits right at the end of Lake Brienz, and it’s just a 20 minute train ride from Interlaken or an hour and a half from Lucerne.

It might just look like a quaint, quiet town at first glance, but we promise there’s a lot to explore here!

OUR FAVORITE SPOTS IN TOWN
🤩Don’t miss the 360 degree views from the church or the second most beautiful street *in the world*!
💦Of course you should stroll along the promenade on Lake Brienz. (Free chairs, kids playgrounds, and views that make your jaw drop open are definitely included!)

WHAT TO EAT IN BRIENZ, SWITZERLAND
🍕🍦🍺You might be expecting Swiss food (which of course you can find), but our favorite eateries in town have always been the Italian pizzeria, gelato food truck, and local brewery.
🍻Psst — this brewery makes Brett’s favorite dark beer!

THINGS TO DO NEAR BRIENZ
🤿Ready for a cool dip in Lake Brienz? We mention a fantastic swimming spot where you can spend the entire day relaxing by the water with your family!
🦌If you wanna learn about Swiss wildlife, don’t skip this recommendation! (Yep, you can even FEED the animals, how cool is that?!?)
🏔️Care for even better views? We mention a few great hikes and viewpoints above Brienz (hint: Brienzer Rothorn!) that you won’t want to miss.
🌊Waterfalls? Yes please. Walk behind a waterfall?? Even better!
🐮You can’t visit Switzerland without seeing a Swiss cow…but have you seen the wooden cows? Perfect souvenir!

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BEYOND BRIENZ, SWITZERLAND
🗺️Can you believe that this is just the beginning of things to do in the Berner Oberland?!

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