Hotels in Lake Brienz, Switzerland

Lake Brienz in Switzerland is famous for its dazzling turquoise waters and the dramatic Giessbach Falls that plunge 500 feet into the lake. Summers are mild (60-75°F / 15-24°C), perfect for renting a rowboat from Iseltwald or hiking the Panorama Trail above the lake, while winters (20-35°F / -6 to 2°C) bring frozen waterfalls and the chance to try ice skating on the lake near the village of Brienz. For a quieter visit, come in autumn when the crowds thin but the lakeside larch forests turn golden.