Giessbach Falls
Giessbachfälle
A 14-tier waterfall on the south slope of Lake Brienz. Ride the 1879 funicular, one of Europe's oldest, up to a century-old grand hotel.
The Giessbach Falls cascade about 500 m down the forested slope on the south shore of Lake Brienz, dropping through 14 tiers. From the Giessbach See pier on the lake steamers, transfer to the Giessbach Funicular. Opened in 1879, it is one of Europe's oldest funiculars and takes about 4 minutes to reach the Grand Hotel Giessbach, built in 1875. The hotel terrace faces the falls, and it is a lovely spot for coffee. Trails lead behind the falls. Viewing the falls is free, and the funicular return fare is about CHF 8. Getting there: take a lake steamer from Interlaken Ost pier or from Brienz. The falls and hotel are generally open from about April to October.
Opening hours
Approx. Apr–Oct; cable car runs with boat schedule
Nearby sights
- Brienz
- Brienz Rothorn Railway
- Iseltwald
- Ballenberg Open-Air Museum
- Bachalpsee
- Lake Brienz
- Grindelwald First
- Eiger Express