Things to do at Lake Brienz

top sights and attractions

Lake Brienz, one of Switzerland’s best-known lakes, is located in the Berner Oberland region. It is sometimes referred to as a ‘turquoise gem’ due to its crystal clear, greenish-blue waters. There are plenty of things to do on and around Lake Brienz.

Lake Brienz cruises

Taking a Lake Brienz cruise means experiencing the incomparable views over the surrounding peaks from the water. This area’s landscape is wilder and more rugged than that in other parts of Switzerland.

Kayaking on Lake Brienz is a very popular activity among visitors to the region – particularly during winter. Bönigen is the ideal place to pick up a rental kayak.

KAYAKING

Brienz Rothorn Bahn

A nostalgic trip through time and views of the stunning Swiss countryside combine to make the perfect day out when you take a journey on the Brienz Rothorn Bahn.

A trip to at least one waterfall should be top of your sightseeing list! Giessbach Falls provides an impressive, entirely natural show as the water tumbles in fourteen stages over 500 metres.

Giessbach Falls and lunch at Grandhotel Giessbach

Ballenberg Open-Air Museum

The natural landscape and farm animals at Ballenberg Ope-Air Museum delight visitors of all ages, and the idyllic, unspoiled site also features stone paths, forest and green hills.

If you are looking for a tranquil but picturesque place to stay, with excellent transport connections to the Berner Oberland’s top sights, you can’t go past Lake Brienz. The turquoise lake, nestled below a string of mountain peaks, is the perfect place to recharge your batteries!

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