Lake Brienz cottages Holiday rentals - cottages & holiday homes to rent on Lake Brienz
Lake Brienz is known for it's grandiose castles set in beautiful forests and the pretty villages along the shore. Separated from Lake Thun by the main town of Interlaken, Lake Brienz is a mecca for watersports fans and alpine enthusists.
With easy access to the Lauterbrunnen Valley and beyond up to the mountains of the Jungfrau region, Lake Brienz is one of the main gateways to the famous ski resorts of Grindelwald and Wengen.
| Key facts... | |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 25+ |
| Beaches | ✔ |
| Oudoor pool | ✔ |
| Car recommended | ✔ |
| Ferry terminal | ✔ |
| Nearest airport | Berne (52km) |
| Nearest train station | Interlaken |
Featured holiday rentals
The self catering holiday homes around Lake Brienz is of a very high standard with a good mix of holiday rentals including some very old traditional cottages, chalets and apartments to rent. Offering a warm and very friendly stay, the various resorts and villages in and around Lake Brienz are generally excellent value and provide the ideal base for exploring this incredibly beautiful part of the Bernese Oberland.
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Things to see and do
Lake Brienz is full of historic villages, splendid castles plus very easy access to the Jungfrau area - home to some of the best ski resorts in the Bernese Oberland. A must-do trip is to take the train to Europe's highest railway station on the Jungfraujoch at 3454m and experience the panoramic views of the Alps. Another very popular day out is to take the longest cable car in the Alps to the top of the Schilthorn. This is home to the famous Piz Gloria revolving restaurant which featured in the 007 Bond movie - On Her Majesty's Secret Service
Skiing
If you are visiting Lake Brienz during the winter, you can always go skiing in one of the many nearby ski resorts such as:
| Resort | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Grindelwald | 20 | 30 mins |
| Wengen | 13 | 20 mins |
| Mürren | 18 | 25 mins |
| Lauterbrunnen | 13 | 20 mins |
Our view on Lake Brienz
We think the resorts around Lake Brienz offer a good variety in terms of where to stay from the quaint and traditional villages like Iseltwald to the lively towns such as Interlaken. With spectacular scenery, great restaurants and plenty to see and do any time of year, a cottage holiday around Lake Brienz is ideal for families, friends and groups. It provides the space, freedom and flexibility to do what you want, when you want - home from home.
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