Brienz Christmas Market between Chalets and the Lake

Village Romance in the Bernese Oberland

Deep in the Bernese Oberland in an imposing Alpine landscape nestles the small village of Brienz, directly on Lake Brienz - a shimmering emerald green beauty.

View of the village Brienz and christmas market

Brienz Chalets and waterfall

One Advent weekend a year is always reserved for a visit to the idyllic old town, which radiates warmth and blissful anticipation with its candle-lit alleyways.

Old wooden chalets present themselves in their Christmas colours and the church heralds the festive Advent season. Children laugh and cheer at the village fair. Passers-by chat, nibble, savour their mulled wine at the beautifully decorated market stalls and flirt with many a gift.

Old town of Brienz

Brienz christmas market

Chalets decorated for christmas

Brienz christmas market

Church of Brienz

A stroll through the small market brings the local crafts, such as the Swiss violin making school or wood sculpting, to life in a lively and creative way. With ingenuity and a skilful hand, impressive products are emerging.

Wooden figure Toblerone

Milk cans become light sources

Brienz wood turner

Felting magic

Information:

Location: Brienz, Bernese Oberland

Duration: Two afternoons normally at the 1st advent weekend