Open: May 6 – October 29, 2023, We - Su 1.30 to 5.00 pm
Book a tour: info@museum-holzbildhauerei.ch /Tel. +41 33 952 13 17
The word chalet comes from the Latin cala (sheltered place) and was used in the past to mean a mountain hut, a shelter for people and animals in the mountains. This explains quite well why you quickly feel at home in a chalet ...
Wood carving minus patience equals fire wood
— Woodcarving
Wood carving is also one of the oldest and most important crafts in China and is widespread throughout the country. Especially on furniture and buildings, wood carving has become a strong expression of Chinese culture. Created using a wide variety of techniques, large works of art can be seen in many places....
These are not only common surnames in the carving village of Brienz, they are also the very early great masters of woodcarving in Brienz: Christian Fischer senior (1789-1848), Johann Huggler-Huggler "Schnitzlerkönig" (1834-1912) or Johann Flück (1808-1894) ...
The museum is not only located in the historic buildings of the Jobin manufactory, the traditional woodcarving company in Brienz. The dedicated staff give the museum heart and soul, they take care of the exhibition, the marketing and provide the friendly, competent face when visitors from all over the world walk through the front door ...
Not only during the museum season from May to October, but all year round, we offer attractive programmes for events and groups of all kinds. With a guided tour, aperitif and cow carving, the team can be welded together and every excursion programme in the region can be upgraded! Are you looking for something special? Give us a call ...
Would you like to create something of your own out of wood? Maybe you're not quite ready for that gorgeous wardrobe bear yet, but there are wonderful tutorials (learning videos) on YouTube that will effortlessly teach you the first steps ...
Children love warm materials like wood! ...