
Brienz
・Origins of Japanese wooden bear carvings
・The most beautiful streets in Europe
【City description】
Brienz is a small town located on the east side of Lake Brienz of the same name. The town itself is not a tourist destination, but many people visit because there is a mountain railway station. The town is lined with half-timbered houses typical of Switzerland. Wood carving is a specialty of the town, and it actually has ties to Japan.
【Overall rating】
★★★☆☆
【Time required】
3 – 4h
【Budget】
72 – 85 CHF
【Fatigue】
★★★☆☆
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Itinerary Map
Navigation
【Start】①Brienz Station
★Route Time required: a few minutes
After leaving the station, turn right and you will see the mountain train station on your immediate left.
★Route Time required: 10 minutes
Turn right after leaving the station ⇒ Continue straight for a while ⇒ You will see the museum on your right
★Route Time required: 10 minutes
Continue along the road ⇒ When you reach the left curve, go up the slope on the right
★Route Time required: 15 minutes
Continue along the lakeside ⇒ Turn left and walk along the lakeside to return to the station
Brienz Station
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【Start】
①Brienz Station
★Route Time required: a few minutes
After leaving the station, turn right and you will see the mountain train station on your immediate left.
②Brienz BRB Train Station

Brienz BRB
This is the station of the mountain train that goes to Rothorn (2252m above sea level). This train is still a steam locomotive since it opened in 1892, and is the only one in Switzerland. There is also Planalp station (1341m) between Brienz and the summit of Rothorn, so you can get off there.
【Time required】
Each section takes 30 minutes. Therefore, the round trip travel time between Brienz and Rothorn is 2 hours.
【Admission fee】
Brienz → Planalp: 64 CHF round trip
Brienz → Rothorn: 77 CHF round trip
【Operating hour】
7h30 am – 4h30 pm
【Operation period】
July – October
【Reservation Site】
https://brienz-rothorn-bahn.ch/?lang=en
★Route Time required: 10 minutes
Turn right after leaving the station ⇒ Continue straight for a while ⇒ You will see the museum on your right
③Swiss Woodcarving Museum
Schweizer Holzbildhauerei Museum
Time required: 40 min
Admission fee: 8 CHF
Opening hour: 1h30 pm – 5 pm May and October
(open from 10 am July – September)
Close: November – April
This museum exhibits various woodcarvings from Brienz, known as the home of woodcarvings. In fact, it is said that the wooden bear carvings of Hokkaido originated from a wooden bear carving purchased in Brienz. The museum also exhibits animal carvings and furniture with intricate decorations.
★Route Time required: 10 minutes
Continue along the road ⇒ When you reach the left curve, go up the slope on the right
④Brunngasse Street

Brunngasse
Time required: 10 min
Admission fee: 0 CHF
This street has been called the most beautiful in Europe. It is lined on both sides with Swiss half-timbered houses and features sculptural decorations typical of Brienz.
★Route Time required: 15 minutes
Continue along the lakeside ⇒ Turn left and walk along the lakeside to return to the station
【Goal】
Brienz Station
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