Review & FAQ:

  • Q: What is Lake Brienz?
    • A: Lake Brienz is a shimmering lake located north of the Alps mountain range in the Canton of Bern, Switzerland.
  • Q: What are the dimensions of Lake Brienz?
    • A: The lake is approximately:
      • Nine miles (14 km) in length
      • Two miles (3 km) wide
      • Has an average depth of about 568 feet (173 meters)
  • Q: How did Lake Brienz get its name?
    • A: The lake is named after the village of Brienz, which lies on the eastern end of the lake along its north shore.
  • Q: What is the geographical significance of the lake's western end?
    • A: The western part of the lake ends at the Bodeli, a narrow strip of land that separates it from neighboring Lake Thun.
  • Q: What activities can visitors enjoy at Lake Brienz?
    • A: Visitors can:
      • Take boat tours around the picturesque lake
      • Enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding mountain scenery

Hauptstrasse 143, Brienz, Switzerland, Phone: +41-33-9-52-80-80

Lake Brienz
© Courtesy of YK - Fotolia.com

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Alpenwildpark Interlaken Oberhofen Castle Ballenberg Swiss Open-Air Museum Harder Kulm Japanese Garden of Friendship Jungfrau Jungfrau Park Kambly Experience Kunsthaus Interlaken Lake Brienz Lake Thun Lake Thun Festival Niederhorn Outdoor Interlaken Schloss Interlaken Schynige Platte Schynige Platte Alpine Garden Seilpark Interlaken - Adventure Park Interlaken St. Beatus Caves Swiss Paragliding & Adventure Touch the Mountains Festival Weissenau Nature Reserve William Tell Open-Air Theatre

Explore more: Europe > Where to Go in Interlaken, Switzerland

Plan Your Trip

Get Ready to Go!

Need some more help?


Go to travel reservations.