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Brienz, Switzerland

Bern · Switzerland

Brienz is a small town in Bern, Switzerland with a population of 3,090. Elevation: 1,847 ft (563 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).

Data updated June 2026

3,090 Population 172/sq mi density
1,847 ft Elevation 563 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
76.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Zurich Timezone

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About Brienz

Brienz

Brienz is a village and municipality on the northern shore of Lake Brienz, at the foot of the Brienzer Rothorn mountain, and in the Bernese Oberland region of Switzerland. Besides the village of Brienz, the municipality includes the settlements of Kienholz and Axalp.

People

Population3,090
Density172/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
Rain76.6 in/yr
Sunny Days263/yr
Elevation1,847 ft (563 m)
Population3,090
Population Density172 / sq mi
Elevation1,847 ft (563 m)
Coordinates46.7545°, 8.0385°
TimezoneEurope/Zurich
Country🇨🇭 Switzerland
State / ProvinceBern
Average Temperature47°F (8°C)
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation76.6 inches (1,946 mm)
Annual Snowfall91.1 inches (231 cm)

About Brienz

Brienz is a small town in Switzerland (Bern) with a population of 3,090. The city sits at an elevation of 1,847 feet (563 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 30°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 76.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Zurich.

Brienz experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 263 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 76.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 91.1 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 1,847 feet.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average47.1°F
13% below Switzerland avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days263 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,847 ft (563 m)
Area17.9 sq mi (46.5 km²)
Population Density172/sq mi
Coordinates46.7545°N, 8.0385°W
TimezoneEurope/Zurich

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 76.6"
102% above Switzerland avg
Snowfall 91.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.43"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.66"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

863 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7.

Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 70 km
Nov 20, 1991 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland M4.7 113 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland M4.5 56 km
Jan 4, 2009 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland M4.5 111 km
Feb 17, 1992 4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland M4.5 110 km
Mar 22, 2023 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France M4.4 120 km
Nov 22, 1997 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland M4.4 99 km
Feb 23, 2004 5 km SSE of Roulans, France M4.4 146 km
May 8, 1992 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 122 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 132 km
May 15, 1992 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 124 km
Jun 14, 1993 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy M4.4 88 km
May 8, 1992 0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 124 km
Mar 31, 1996 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy M4.3 104 km
May 6, 2003 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland M4.3 68 km
Nov 16, 1995 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland M4.3 69 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 61 km
May 20, 1999 4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland M4.2 57 km
May 14, 1999 9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland M4.2 10 km
Aug 24, 1996 1 km E of Sirnach, Switzerland M4.2 108 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1601 LAKE LUCERNE Eruption + Earthquake 4.0 m 8 36 km
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m - 6 km
563 LAKE GENEVA Meteorological - - 103 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 3.7 in Driest
February 28°F (-2°C) 3.8 in Coldest
March 32°F (-0°C) 3.8 in
April 36°F (2°C) 4.2 in
May 45°F (7°C) 4.6 in
June 51°F (10°C) 5.4 in Wettest
July 62°F (17°C) 5.3 in Warmest
August 56°F (13°C) 5.2 in
September 50°F (10°C) 4.0 in
October 43°F (6°C) 4.3 in
November 34°F (1°C) 4.4 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 4.1 in

Brienz has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 28°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (3.7").

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Schools in Brienz

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Schule Schwanden - - - -
Schule Brienz Dorf - - - -
Schule Kienholz - - - -
Schweizer Geigenbauschule - - - -
altes Schulhaus - - - -
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Radio Stations near Brienz

17 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
1.FM - Amsterdam Trance Radio trance MP3 192 kbps
Radio Pilatus - MP3
1.FM - Classic Rock Replay Radio classic rock MP3 192 kbps
Radio SRF 1 Zentralschweiz local news, news MP3 128 kbps
1.FM - Bossa Nova Hits latin MP3 192 kbps
1.FM - Disco Ball 70's-80's Radio 70s, 80s MP3 192 kbps
Radio Eviva - MP3
Radio BeO - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Sunshine (AAC 64KB) (IT) - MP3 128 kbps
RFJ - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Niesen - MP3 192 kbps
Radio Maxxima - MP3 192 kbps
Radio 3FACH - MP3
Radio Gloria christian, katholik MP3 96 kbps
JAMES FM - MP3 128 kbps
Jam On Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Sunshine (GB) - MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Brienz

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Brünig Dampfbahn BDB
Dorfmuseum Bönigen
Freilichtmuseum Ballenberg
Hangar 1
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum Trubschachen
Historisches Museum Obwalden
Mühle
Museum Bruder Klaus
Museum der Landschaft Hasli
Schweizer Holzbildhauerei Museum Brienz
Schynige Platte Bahn
Sherlock-Holmes-Museum
Spy World
Talmuseum Lauterbrunnen
Trauffer

Libraries in Brienz

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothek Kerns0.0
Bilbliothek Brienz0.0
Bödeli Bibliothek0.0
Bödeli Bibliothek0.0
Kantonsbibliothek Obwalden0.0
Regionalbibliothek Schüpfheim0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Entlebuch0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Escholzmatt-Marbach0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Escholzmatt-Marbach0.0
Schulbibliothek Schangnau0.0

Farmers Markets in Brienz

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Sarner Wochenmarkt

Hotels in Brienz

17 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bärghuus Axalp
Brienzerburli
Gasthof
Grandhotel Giessbach
Hotel Adler
Hotel Chemihüttli
Hotel Chemihüttli
Lindenhof
Löwen
Rothorn
Seehotel Bären
Seehotel Sternen
Skihütte Schwand
Steinbock
Tea Room Restaurant Hotel Walz
Weisses Kreuz
Wildbach

Restaurants in Brienz

26 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Axalp Stübli
Berggasthaus Rossweid
Berggasthaus Salwideli
Bino's Pizzeria
Bramisegg
Brienzer Express
Chalet Sörenberg
Elisa - Bistro & Terrasse
Engi
Gipfel Restaurant Rothorn
Hirschen
Kuriosa
Löwen
Pizzeria Aroma
Restaurant Areggstube
Restaurant Bellevue Axalp
Restaurant Panorama
Restaurant Planalp
Restaurant Strandbad
Rössli
Rothorn
Rothorn
Ski-Hütte Schwazenegg
Skihütte Schwand
Steinbock
Wildbach

Cafes in Brienz

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tannisboden

Cinemas in Brienz

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kinotheater Brienz

Zoos in Brienz

1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Wildpark Brienz

Theme Parks in Brienz

1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mooraculum

Clinics in Brienz

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Reha- und Kurklinik Eden

Veterinaries in Brienz

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bruno Lötscher

Train Stations in Brienz

5 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Brienz
Brienz BRB
Brienzer Rothorn
Ebligen, Bahnhof
Planalp

Gas Stations in Brienz

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Agrola
CH #905812406
Oeltrans
Socar

Banks in Brienz

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BBO
Berner Kantonalbank
Raiffeisen

Breweries in Brienz

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brauerei Haarige Kuh
Jungfrau Bräu
Mikrobrauerei 6078

Stadiums & Teams in Brienz

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Brienz

127 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Stomping Grounds (summer snowpark) 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Saas Fee 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Cheggio 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Saas-Almagell 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Forclaz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Domobianca 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Evolène 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Malesco 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Druogno 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Saas-Grund 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Craveggia - Piana di Vigezzo 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Saas-Balen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Zinal / Grimentz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Grächen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Nax 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Staldenried - Gspon 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Saint Luc - Chandolin 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Vercorin 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Visperterminen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
San Domenico di Varzo 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Moosalpregion 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Unterbäch – Brandalp 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Rothwald/Wasenalp 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Eischoll 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Alpe Devero 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Rosswald 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Anzère 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bosco Gurin – Grossalp 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Jeizinen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Crans-Montana 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Wilern 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Leukerbad (Torrent) 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Val Formazza 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Blatten Belalp 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Aletsch Arena 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Lauchernalp 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Mogno 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Engstligenalp 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bellwald 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Lenk - Wallegg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Adelboden - Lenk 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Gluringen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Cioss Prato 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Münster-Geschinen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kandersteg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Adelboden - TschentenAlp 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Airolo - Pesciüm 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Schönried - Saanenmöser - Zweisimmen - St. Stephan 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Elsigen-Metsch 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Snow Park 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Grimmialp 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Mürren/Schilthorn 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kiental 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Jaunpass 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Realp 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Grindelwald - Wengen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Wiriehorn 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Springenboden 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Faltschen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Rossberg - Oberwil 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Aeschiallmend 0.0 - - $0 - - -
First – Grindelwald 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Andermatt+Disentis+Sedrun 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Beatenberg-Niederhorn-Hohwald 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hohwald 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Axalp ob Brienz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Gantrisch Gurnigel 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Schwanden – Sigriswil – Justistal 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Habkern 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ottenleue 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Selital 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Meiringen-Hasliberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Rüschegg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hubelweid 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Gurnigel-Bad 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Homberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Eriz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Melchsee-Frutt 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Engelberg-Titlis 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bumbach - Schangnau 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sörenberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Engelberg - Großtitlis Ski Schanze 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Mörlialp 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Heimenschwand 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Engelberg-Brunni 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Linden 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Marbach - Marbachegg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Brüsti – Attinghausen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Schratten Flühli 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bannalp 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Chuderhüsi 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ratzi – Spiringen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Eggiwil 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Langis / Glaubenberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Gitschenen – Isenthal 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Biel-Kinzig 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Eggberge 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Dallenwil - Wirzweli 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Klewenalp - Stockhütte 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Heiligkreuz - First 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Schüpfheim 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Stoos 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Eigenthal 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ibergeregg-Handgruobi 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Rigi-Scheidegg/Burggeist 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Brunni-Holzegg-Rotenflue 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Wasen i.E. 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Brunni 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Rigi-Kaltbad Gratalp 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skifahren Rigi Staffel 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Brunni-Haggenegg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hergiswil 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Rigi-Seebodenalp 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sattel-Hochstuckli 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Rothenthurm 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Nollen – Unterägeri 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Raten 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Schnabelsberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Bennau 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Grenchenberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Grandval 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Röti 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Schwengimatt 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Langenbruck 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hohe Winde – Beinwil 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Röhrenmoos 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Schafmatt 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Brienz

32 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Zürich AirportZRHLarge Airport
Alpnach Air Base-Medium Airport
Bern AirportBRNMedium Airport
Dübendorf Air Base-Medium Airport
Emmen Air BaseEMLMedium Airport
Grenchen Airfield-Medium Airport
Sion AirportSIRMedium Airport
Altisurface du Glacier de Prasfleuri-Small Airport
Ambri Airport-Small Airport
Biel-Kappelen Airfield-Small Airport
Birrfeld Airfield-Small Airport
Buochs AirportBXOSmall Airport
Buttwil Airfield-Small Airport
Chavez-Marini Airfield-Small Airport
Dittingen Airfield-Small Airport
Hausen am Albis Airfield-Small Airport
Kägiswil Airfield-Small Airport
Kanderfirn Mountain Landing Site-Small Airport
Langenthal Airfield-Small Airport
Luzern-Beromünster Airfield-Small Airport
Meiringen Air Base-Small Airport
Münster Airfield-Small Airport
Olten Airfield-Small Airport
Petersgrat Mountain Landing Site-Small Airport
Raron Airfield-Small Airport
Reichenbach Air Base-Small Airport
Rosa Blanche Mountain Landing Site-Small Airport
Sankt Stephan Airfield-Small Airport
Speck-Fehraltorf Airfield-Small Airport
Thun Airfield-Small Airport
Triengen Airfield-Small Airport
Zweisimmen Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Brienz

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Axalp
Post Brienz

Treatment Centers in Brienz

4 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Kurhaus am Sarnersee
Rehaklinik Hasliberg
Rehaklinik Hasliberg
Schloss Seeburg

Churches & Religious Organizations in Brienz

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kirche Brienz

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Waterfalls
13
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Zurich
Elevation
1,535 m (5,036 ft)

🇨🇭 About Switzerland

Capital Bern
Population 8,516,543
Area 41,290 km²
GDP (USD) $894,424,821,645
GDP per capita $100,624
HDI 0.967
Life expectancy 84.1 years
Internet users 97.3%
Urban population 85.2%
Currency CHF (Franc)
Languages French, Swiss German, Italian, Romansh
Calling code +41
TLD .ch
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Switzerland

23 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Neujahr
Jan 2 St. Berchtold's Day Berchtoldstag
Jan 6 Epiphany Heilige Drei Könige
Mar 1 Republic Day Jahrestag der Ausrufung der Republik
Mar 19 Saint Joseph's Day Josefstag
Apr 3 Good Friday Karfreitag
Apr 4 Näfels procession Näfelser Fahrt
Apr 6 Easter Monday Ostermontag
May 1 Labour Day Tag der Arbeit
May 14 Ascension Day Auffahrt
May 25 Whit Monday Pfingstmontag
Jun 4 Corpus Christi Fronleichnam
Jun 29 Saint Peter and Saint Paul Peter und Paul
Aug 1 Swiss National Day Bundesfeier
Aug 15 Assumption of the Virgin Mary Maria Himmelfahrt
Sep 10 Geneva Prayday Jeûne genevois
Sep 20 Federal Day of Thanksgiving Eidgenössischer Dank-, Buss- und Bettag
Sep 21 Federal Fast Monday Bettagsmontag
Nov 1 All Saints' Day Allerheiligen
Dec 8 Immaculate Conception Mariä Empfängnis
Dec 25 Christmas Day Weihnachten
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Stephanstag
Dec 31 Restoration Day Restauration de la République

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Frequently Asked Questions About Brienz

What is the population of Brienz?

Brienz has a population of 3,090 residents and is located in Switzerland. The population density is 172 people per square mile, spread across 17.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Brienz?

Brienz has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 30°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 263 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 76.6 inches, with 91.1 inches of snow.

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