Open May 2 – October 25, 2026
Book a tour: info@museum-holzbildhauerei.ch /Tel. +41 33 952 13 17
Brienz is a wonderful village, and a visit to the museum is an absolute must – it’s the heart and soul of this woodcarving village, showcasing everything from master craftsmen and their creations to literally cracking special exhibitions! Crack the nut and come and visit us in Brienz!...
Our special exhibition featuring the most beautiful nutcrackers from the world’s largest collection – it’s a real treat! Discover the figures, learn about nuts, find recipes and immerse yourself in wonderful stories ...
Brienz is well worth a visit. Lake Brienz captivates visitors with its unique colour...
Come and see our museum on the popular social media platform TikTok, offering fascinating insights ...
Highly talented, passionate, dedicated and first-class craftspeople – that’s the vibrant world of our creative artists across Switzerland! You can see the diverse range of work on display and meet the people behind it in our new overview – do take a look!...
Yes, but sturdy enough to weather a storm – yet the wooden sculptures by Philipp Dräyer, a woodcarver from Brienz, exude a sense of lightness. In this way, he not only pays tribute to classical composers and their works, but also sends a message of support to Ukraine....
They’re very healthy. They have a very hard shell. Once you’ve cracked them open, they look rather funny and are easy to split in two – most of the time. To get them out of their shells, you need a good nutcracker – the sort we have in “plenty” and which are incredibly versatile....
At our exhibition opening, we were delighted to welcome a distinguished guest from Vilnius, Lithuania...
The official opening of the 2026 special exhibition, ‘Crack the Nut – the finest pieces from the world’s largest nutcracker collection’, will take place at the museum today at 4.00 pm – a warm welcome to all!...