Villas in Brienzwiler
Brienzwiler suits couples and young families who want a quiet heritage village beside the Ballenberg open-air museum, near Lake Brienz. It sits at about 680 m, with trains on the Interlaken to Meiringen line. Homes are small, and the station is 1.5 km from the village.
- Villas
- 7
- From, per week
- £673
About Brienzwiler
Brienzwiler is a small village of fewer than 500 people in the Aare valley, which once earned some income from travellers crossing the Brünig Pass. The whole village is in the Inventory of Swiss Heritage Sites, and it was first recorded in 1347 as Wiler am Brünig. Wood carving still matters here alongside tourism and the Ballenberg museum, which it shares with Hofstetten. The homes sit together in the village itself. For restaurants, shops and the lake you head to Brienz, linked by a twice-hourly postbus.
Is Brienzwiler right for you?
- Best for
- Couples and families combining Ballenberg, lake trips and walks
- Not for you if
- You want lakeside swimming, nightlife or skiing on the doorstep.
Near Brienzwiler
Ballenberg
The Swiss Open-Air Museum, with over 100 historic buildings moved from across the country and plenty of farmyard animals, spread over 66 hectares.
Brienz
The lakeside village at the east end of Lake Brienz, known for Brunngasse, its cobbled main lane, and the Swiss Woodcarving Museum.
Brienzer Rothorn
A historic steam cog railway runs up from Brienz between June and October, and the summit view takes in hundreds of peaks.
Giessbach Falls
Reached by boat from Brienz and a nostalgic funicular, with a trail that passes behind the falling water at one point.
Getting to Brienzwiler
Fly to Zurich: the drive to Brienz takes around an hour and a half. By train, change at Lucerne for the Brünig line; Brienzwiler station has an hourly Regio between Interlaken and Meiringen, and a twice-hourly postbus runs from Brienz. You can manage without a car.
Villas in Brienzwiler
3-star property
2-Bedroom Home, Brienzwiler
Brienzwiler, Bernese Oberland, Switzerland
4
2
0
DishwasherParkingWashing Machine+6 more
from£96
per night
5-star property
2-star property
2-Bedroom Home, Brienzwiler
Brienzwiler, Bernese Oberland, Switzerland
4
2
0
DishwasherMicrowaveParking+7 more
from£102
per night
2-star property
3-Bedroom Home, Brienzwiler
Brienzwiler, Bernese Oberland, Switzerland
7
3
0
DishwasherMicrowaveParking+7 more
from£152
per night
4-star property
1-Bedroom Home, Brienzwiler
Brienzwiler, Bernese Oberland, Switzerland
4
1
0
ParkingDishwasherGarden+7 more
3-star property
Hüsli
Brienzwiler, Bernese Oberland, Switzerland
4
1
0
BBQDishwasherParking+8 more
from£97
per nightBrienzwiler villa holidays: questions answered
How close is Brienzwiler to the Ballenberg museum?
Right next door. The Ballenberg open-air museum lies partly within Brienzwiler's boundaries and partly in Hofstetten, so families can make several short visits rather than one long day.
Can you swim in Lake Brienz near Brienzwiler?
Rarely. Glacier particles give the lake its colour, and even in summer only the most daring go in. Boat trips, kayaking and the paddle steamer Lötschberg are the better ways to enjoy it.
Is Brienzwiler easy to reach without a car?
Yes. Brienzwiler station on the Brünig line has an hourly Regio between Interlaken and Meiringen, about 1.5 km from the village, and a postbus runs twice an hour from Brienz.
What size are the holiday homes in Brienzwiler?
Small to medium. Most have two bedrooms and sleep around four, the largest take seven, so check each listing for a garden or other extras.
Nearby towns to Brienzwiler
Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
Find Your Perfect Villa in Brienzwiler
Our villa experts are here to help you find the ideal property for your vacation. Contact us for personalized recommendations.