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Axalpstrasse, Brienz (Bern), Switzerland, 3855

Grandhotel Giessbach - A Belle Epoque hotel with waterfall views, outdoor pool, and historic dining

This 4-star hotel from the Belle Epoque period features carefully restored original furniture with 19th-century charm in all guest rooms, offering lake or waterfall views. The property includes Le Tapis Rouge restaurant with nature-based atelier cuisine under executive chef Lukas Stalder and park restaurant Les Cascades serving 4-course Dîner Giessbach classics from Wednesday to Saturday. Guests can enjoy meals on the terrace overlooking Lake Brienz and Giessbach Falls, with a legendary breakfast buffet available daily from 8 am. The outdoor natural swimming pool provides sunbathing and swimming opportunities, while the hotel bar on the Belle Etage exudes nostalgia. Many walking trails use Grandhotel Giessbach as a starting point, with Giessbach Falls located 1 mile away and Standseilbahn Giessbahn funicular 0.5 miles from the property. The hotel opens from Wednesday to Sunday for individual guests and events in historical rooms featuring crystal chandeliers and private terraces. A continental breakfast is available each morning at Grandhotel Giessbach.

Pros

The outdoor natural swimming pool provides sunbathing and swimming opportunities

Terrace dining with direct views of Lake Brienz and Giessbach Falls

Carefully restored 19th-century original furniture in all guest rooms

Multiple walking trails begin or end at the hotel property

Free parking is available on site

Cons

The hotel opens from Wednesday to Sunday, limiting midweek availability

Dinner service at Les Cascades restaurant operates only Wednesday through Saturday

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Classic Double Room Forest View
2 persons
19 m² 
1 King-size bed
Forest view
Heating
Deluxe Double Room Lake View
2 persons
28 m² 
1 King-size bed
Lake view
Heating
Balcony
Superior Double Room Waterfall View
2 persons
26 m² 
1 King-size bed
Heating
Elegant Suite
2 persons
40 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
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Transportation and Accessibility

Transportation options

City Centre
Brienz (Bern) 2.5 km
Airports
Belp (BRN) 72.4 km
Kloten (ZRH) 120.1 km
Train
Burglauenen 11.7 km
Schwendi bei Grindelwald 11.8 km
Bus
Bus stop 9.6 km

Facilities

This grand hotel provides facilities designed for comfort and memorable stays.

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Pets allowed
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Allergy-free rooms
  • Lift
  • Currency exchange
  • Fireplace
  • Smoke detectors
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access

Sports & Fitness

  • Hiking
  • Billiard tables

Services

  • Free shuttle service
  • Pet amenities available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Picnic area/ Tables
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Board games
  • Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Sun loungers
  • Live entertainment
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • BBQ facilities
  • Pool with view

Room features

  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Location

Axalpstrasse, Brienz (Bern), Switzerland, 3855
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Axalpstrasse, Brienz (Bern), Switzerland, 3855
Nearby
Waterfall
Giessbachfalle
290 m
Restaurants
Bramisegg
1.7 km
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