General information
Brienz (2961 inhabitants) lies in the Bernese Oberland region on 577m above sealevel. The picturesque village is situated by the lake Brienzer See, embeded in an impressive alpine landscape. The mountains, the Ballenberg open-air museum and the Giessbach waterfalls are well worth visiting. Skiers, hikers and cyclists will enjoy the opportunities the region has to offer. Local tourist associations offer their guests a rich choice of entertaining activities. If you wish to explore Switzerland, you can go on an outing to Interlaken, Thun, Berne or Lucerne.