Lake Brienz (Brienzersee), Switzerland

Lake Brienz, Switzerland
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Lake Brienz (Brienzersee) is a lake in Bern canton, Switzerland measuring 14 km long and 3 km wide. It is the first lake on the River Aare, just before Lake Thun. Covering 29.8 sq km, Lake Brienz has a catchment area of 1,127 sq km. It is located 564 m above sea level, and has a maximum depth of 260 m.

Lake Brienz is surrounded by majestic peaks, with the Alps on the southern side of the lake. Compared to Lake Thun, Lake Brienz is less developed. So you will find fewer watersports facilities here. There are however a number of places where you can visit by bicycle or by boat.

Ferry on Lake Brienz
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Sights & Attractions in Lake Brienz

Bönigen
A small town on the west side of Lake Brienz near Interlaken.
Brienz
A small village on the east side of Lake Brienz after which the lake was named.
RinggenbergA small town on the northern shore of Lake Brienz. There is a castle ruin here.

Lake Brienz mountain view
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