Grandhotel Giessbach

Perched in a regional park above Lake Brienz in Brienz, this 4-star Grandhotel sits a 3-minute walk from Giessbach Falls and a short drive from the lake. Close to Ballenberg Open Air Museum and the Schweizer Holzbildhauerei Museum, it’s a top pick for pet-friendly and family-friendly stays near nature and culture.

About 70 guestrooms feature flat-screen TVs, safes and desks, plus designer toiletries and bathrobes in many bathrooms. Rooms include lake-view options and daily housekeeping. The hotel blends grand historic scale with simple comforts and offers terraces, gardens, a library, picnic and barbecue areas, and a massage room.

Take a dip in the seasonal outdoor pool, rent a bicycle to explore the park, or chill on the terrace and garden. Concierge services, a picnic area, on-site parking, and laundry/dry cleaning keep things easy. Wake up to cool lake breezes and waterfall views within steps of the hotel.

Complimentary wired high-speed internet is available, plus meeting and conference facilities for business events. A 24-hour front desk, dry cleaning and a complimentary train station pick-up service make arrivals and work stays smooth.

Les Cascades serves Modern European cuisine and is one of two on-site restaurants. Enjoy a bar/lounge, room service and a complimentary buffet breakfast served daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.