Lake Brienz (Iseltwald), Switzerland

Lake Brienz Iseltwald

A tiny village on the turquoise shore of Lake Brienz.

  • All year
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Lake Brienz

Day 1

  1. MorningWalk to the little castle on its peninsula and along the turquoise shore.
  2. AfternoonTake the boat to the Giessbach Falls and its grand old hotel.
  3. EveningHave dinner by the lake in Iseltwald.

Day 2

Visit Interlaken or the Ballenberg open-air museum.

What to eat

Lake fish and Swiss white wine.

Local tips

Make the most of Lake Brienz

Beat the crowds

The famous jetty is very busy midday. Come early in the morning.

Best photo spot

The wooden jetty on Lake Brienz with the mountains behind.

Getting there

Buses and lake boats run from Interlaken.

Don't miss nearby

The Giessbach Falls across the lake.

Good to know

There's a small fee to access the famous jetty. The village is small and people live here, so be considerate.

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Plan your visit

Getting to Lake Brienz

Getting there

  • Bern Airport (BRN)40 km away
  • Zürich Airport (ZRH)95 km away
  • Lucerne45 km away
  • Bern45 km away

Reachable by car or public transport; a car gives you more freedom to explore the area. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypeNature spot
Good forNature
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountrySwitzerland

Questions

Lake Brienz: good to know

Is Lake Brienz worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like nature. A tiny village on the turquoise shore of Lake Brienz.

How many days do you need in Lake Brienz?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Lake Brienz?

You can visit all year. The famous jetty is very busy midday. Come early in the morning.

How do you get to Lake Brienz?

The nearest airport is Bern Airport (BRN), about 40 km away. Buses and lake boats run from Interlaken.

What is there to see near Lake Brienz?

Nearby hidden places include Grindelwald (11 km), Lauterbrunnen (14 km) and Lucerne (46 km).

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