--- title: "Lake promenade Quay & beach path Brienz" url: "https://www.thunersee.ch/en/experiences/tour/lake-promenade-quay-beach-path-brienz" description: "Such a promenade, also called a quay, is hardly found at other Swiss lakes. A first quay facility was built already between 1911-1915 with excavation material from the railway tunnel that runs under the village. The facility was heavily damaged in February 1990 by the centennial storm Vivian. Subsequently, stone blocks were piled along the quay wall as wave breakers and soon the new Brienz lake promenade emerged. Besides the red resting benches, additional seating and reclining options have been installed in recent years. Often the wide walls are also used as seating and reclining places. The view of the lake is a unique experience. At several places stone stairs allow direct access to the water. In summer, locals and guests like to gather there for a swim. At Cholplatz in summer there are open-air concerts, the International Woodcarver Symposium, or the \"Quay Festival of the Music Society\" and the federal holiday celebration take place." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://img.oastatic.com/img2/79657365/max/variant.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > www.thunersee.ch > Experiences > Tour" --- GPX Share Lake promenade Quay & beach path Brienz =========================================== - 2.23 km long - Difficulty: easy - Condition: - Great panorama - City Tour Lake promenade of Brienz with flowers Wooden figures on the quay View of the turquoise Brienzersee Sunset mood from Cholplatz Brienz towards Interlaken Misty Brienz View of the Brienz lakeside promenade, the lake and the mountains Quai Brienz in winter with a view towards Interlaken Quai Brienz in winter with Lake Brienz and view towards Kienholz Climbing equipment on the Quai Brienz Relax and soak up the sun comfortably at Lake Brienz in the Brienz Tourism deck chairs - 0:45 h - 2.23 km - 8 m - 6 m - 565 m - 573 m - 8 m - - Start: Löwenplatz, Brienz - Destination: Seestrasse, Brienz A walk along the Brienz lake promenade, directly on the lakeshore, past small boat harbors and playgrounds, is a relaxing experience. Such a promenade, also called a quay, is hardly found at other Swiss lakes. A first quay facility was built already between 1911-1915 with excavation material from the railway tunnel that runs under the village. The facility was heavily damaged in February 1990 by the centennial storm Vivian. Subsequently, stone blocks were piled along the quay wall as wave breakers and soon the new Brienz lake promenade emerged. Besides the red resting benches, additional seating and reclining options have been installed in recent years. Often the wide walls are also used as seating and reclining places. The view of the lake is a unique experience. At several places stone stairs allow direct access to the water. In summer, locals and guests like to gather there for a swim. At Cholplatz in summer there are open-air concerts, the International Woodcarver Symposium, or the "Quay Festival of the Music Society" and the federal holiday celebration take place. Read more Interlaken Tourismus Good to know ------------ Pavements Gravel (66%) Street (9%) Trail (11%) Asphalt (14%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions The "quay" is accessible from numerous places, from parking lots and the main road. From the west village entrance, the quay runs directly along the lakeshore to the Brienz boat station. From there the "beach path" continues, mostly along the lake, to the beach and further to Camping Seegärtl where it ends at Seestrasse. Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there**Motorway A8 from Interlaken or Lucerne to the Brienz exit. Read more **Parking**Various public parking lots (Chilchen / Löwenplatz / Rössliplatz / Fischerbrunnenplatz / Bärenplatz / Adler / Rothorn Parking / Schifflände / Brienz train station / beach) available. Read more **Public transportation**Zentralbahn from Interlaken Ost or Lucerne to Brienz or Brienz West (regional trains). BLS shipping from Interlaken Ost to Brienz village (spring to autumn) Read more Additional information **Do you want to discover more hikes?**Learn more about the various in the Bernese Oberland. **Brienz Tourism** Hauptstrasse 143 3855 Brienz Tel.: **Interlaken Tourism** Marktgasse 1 3800 Interlaken Phone: Read more License (master data) Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author Don't forget your swimwear in summer. But be careful, the water of Lake Brienz is very fresh even in summer. View of the village from the Reformed Church Brienz. Read more Safety guidelines The quay and the beach path are mostly covered with gravel but still accessible for most strollers and wheelchairs. Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Customs, Market - Advent & Christmas Markets - Fair - Place of interest - craft - museums - attractions - Tours 2.58 km - City Tour 2.20 km - City Tour 0.92 km - City Tour - Webcams - Media **outdooractive** Contact 3855 Brienz Download GPX file - - - -