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The best waterfalls in Brienzersee

A hand-picked guide to 1 of the most stunning waterfalls in Brienzersee. Each entry below has our personal notes, photos, driving directions and the practical detail you need to plan a visit — from parking and hike lengths to swimming rules and the best time of year to go.

#1 · 500 m drop

Giessbach Falls

Brienzersee · Bern · Switzerland

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Giessbach Waterfalls Switzerland Attraction

This attraction is really beautiful. There is also a hotel inside the attraction, and next time I come I definitely want to stay one night.

The waterfall is beautiful from every angle. You can drive in, but after arriving you need to scan a QR code to purchase a ticket, then log in to the website to buy it. Remember to use a phone number that can receive SMS messages. My card could not receive the SMS this time, so I used my family member’s credit card instead. Soon after, cars started lining up, so the whole process needs to be done quickly.

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