Brienz: Guide, Hotels, Map & Photos
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CHF 65 - 278 Seehotel Bären
 Overlooking Lake Brienz and the Bernese Alps, Seehotel Bären is located directly on the lakeshore in the scenic town of Brienz. It features a Swiss r… MoreCHF 70 - 280 Weisses Kreuz
 The cosy Hotel Weisses Kreuz offers you a great central location in Brienz, in the immediate vicinity of the train station and the ship pier. Enjoy ch… MoreCHF 192 - 290 Hotel Wildbach
 The Hotel Wildbach is located right on the shore of Lake Brienz, on the panoramic road towards Interlaken, 1 km (0.6 miles) away from the city of Brie… MoreCHF 220 - 350 Hotel Lindenhof
 With the Brienzer Rothorn as background, this charming hotel features panoramic views of Lake Brienz. A herbal steam shower and a Finnish sauna are th… MoreCHF 100 - 230 Brienzerburli
 The Brienzerburli hotel on the promenade along Lake Brienz offers a lakeside terrace, free Wi-Fi, free parking and a free shuttle service from and to … MoreCHF 180 - 270 Hotel Brienz
 The Brienz hotel enjoys a quiet location 300 metres from Lake Brienz, on the outskirts of the city. It offers free parking and a fine restaurant with … MoreCHF 140 - 200 Art Chalet Hirschen
 Situated close to the shore of Lake Brienz, Art Chalet Hirschen is set within picturesque scenery, surrounded by mountains. It offers traditionally de… More | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Brienz: Guide
Brienz is located in the Bernese Oberland area of Switzerland. It is a small village with approx 3000 inhabitants. Brienz is famous as the Swiss centre for woodcarving.
Get in
Brienz can be reached by a 20 minute rail journey from Interlaken Ost- all the Luzern trains stop at Brienz. Or you can take a 1.5 hour boat journey from Interlaken- the boat leaves frequently behind Interlaken Ost railway station.
Get around
Brienz has one main street Hauptestrasse, so getting around on foot is fine. To walk the full length of the street will take approx 20 minutes.
See
There is beautiful Swiss scenery to see- the lake is a beautiful blue colour and the surrounding mountains spectacular.
Do
Walking, sightseeing and looking in the Woodcarving Shops.
Buy
The main Street- Hauptestrasse has approx 7+ Woodcarving Souvenir Shops.
The largest is E.D. Jobin , 111 Hauptestrasse. Jobin opens its workshops to the public and tour groups, so you can see the woodcarvers at work. Generally all the shops are open daily 9am-6pm.
Another good woodcarving shop is Huggler, 64 Hauptestrasse. You could find that Huggler has more choice of woodcarvings and you may find them less expensive. For example, a woodcarving of a brown bear will cost (2005) 650 swiss francs in Jobin, but you could buy a Huggler brown bear carving, very similar in size for 418 swiss francs. Some tourists think the huggler carvings are more detailed and nicer painted- but I think it comes down to personal opinion.
Both these businesses have web sites- www.jobin.ch and www.hugglerwoodcarvings.ch. Both Jobin and Huggler will safely pack and box all woodcarvings etc for transporting home in your suitcase. Furthermore, they will gift wrap, usually free.
All woodcarvings are one off pieces- thus they could be collectors items in years to come- who knows.
Here is a list of the items available to purchase in Brienz's
Woodcarving Souvenir Shops- brown bears, eagles, elephants, cows, steinbeck, marmot, Swiss people, cuckoo clocks, and music boxes. Most shops in Brienz also stock Swiss Army Knives and leather wallets and purses- These make excellent gifts for family/friends/oneself.
Eat
In approximately the middle of the main street is a nice bakers/coffee shop. There is also a Hotel straight in front of the train station.
Drink
Please see eat category.
Sleep
Get out
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