Explore Brienz
Brienz is located in the Bernese Oberland area of Switzerland. It lies in the middle of beautiful mountains at the eastern end of turquoise-coloured Lake Brienz.
Watch the tourism video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FqfUEe8WHPY
Language Spoken
The official langauge is German,but most locals speak French.
Currency & Time Zone
Swiss Franc (CHF)
UTC+01:00
Cuisine
Meals
A meal for two at a restaurant serving locally sourced cuisine will be around 50Fr.Drinks
Beer prices range CHFom 7Fr (R133) to 24Fr (R556).
Transportation
Taxis
Taxis are generally expensive in Brienz but your hotel or resort will be able to recommend a reliable taxi service.General Transport
Trains are a very conveniant and safe way to travel to connecting cities, but the only available transport in Brienz are taxis.Things to do in Brienz
The top attractions to visit in Brienz are Lake Brienz, Brienz Rothorn Bahn, Giessbach Waterfall, Axalp, Brienz Tourismus.
Medical Precautions
Recommended Vaccines
These recommended vaccines need to be taken 4-8 weeks prior to departure:
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Rabies
- Measles Mumps Rubella (MMR)
- Tetanus
- Ditherier
- Pertussis
- Chickenpox
- Shingles
- Pneumonia
- Influenza
- Meningitis
- Polio
Top 10 Packing Essentials
- Sunscreen
- Mosquito repellent
- Sunglasses
- Comfortable Shoes
- Universal adapter
- Power bank
- First Aid Kit
- Hand Sanitizer
- Camera
Passports & Visa Information
South Africans travelling to Brienz need a South African Passport, not older than 10 years, with at least 2 blank pages and valid for at least 3 months after the date you leave all Schengen countries. They also need to obtain a Schengen visa which gives access to 26 European countries.