Lake Brienz family holidays Holiday rentals - villas & holiday homes to rent on Lake Brienz
Lake Brienz holidays - known for its grandiose castles set in beautiful forests and the pretty villages along the shore, Lake Brienz is separated from Lake Thun by the main town of Interlaken which is the hub of the area. Lake Brienz is a mecca for watersports fans and alpine enthusists given its proximity to the mountains of the Jungfrau region.
With easy access to the Lauterbrunnen Valley, holidays around Lake Brienz mean you are literally in one of the main gateways to the famous ski resorts of Grindelwald, Murren and Wengen via the cog railway.
| Key facts... | |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 25+ |
| Beaches | ✔ |
| Oudoor pool | ✔ |
| Car recommended | ✔ |
| Ferry terminal | ✔ |
| Nearest airport | Berne (52km) |
| Nearest train station | Interlaken |
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The accommodation around Lake Thun is of a very high standard and is a good mix of holiday rentals including some very old traditional lakeside villas, 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 & do around Lake Brienz
Lake Brienz is full of historic villages, splendid castles plus has 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 holidays
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. Holidays around Lake Brienz mean spectacular scenery, great restaurants and plenty to see and do any time of year.
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