02 Aug Summertime is hiking time
Sport and fun - guaranteed on the Schnitzlerweg Axalp near Brienz. Discover the magnificent wooden figures along the way with your children, look for the next one with motivation and then grill a sausage at the fantastically beautiful Hinterburgseeli with a mesmerizing mountain backdrop and stunning views - let's go!s...
29 Jul simply because it lifts one’s spirit
... some more impressions of the great event of the Woodcarving Symposium 2024 - not only the new works shone in glorious sunshine ......
26 Jul The Woodcarving Symposium 2024 was a real joy!
When local and international wood sculptors inspire each other ...
19 Jul Visit our new Explorer’s Workshop
Lime, oak, walnut - three trees, three species, three colours, different fruits, different leaves, different woods - do you know the differences? Get to know them in our new discovery workshop that challenges all your senses! And it's fun ...
09 Jul Cow carving, the great fun
Whether as a family, with friends or work colleagues - carving a wooden cow yourself is great fun! Book our special programme, accompanied by a professional wood carver, carve your own cow and receive your guaranteed unique souvenir! Accompanied programme, incl. materials, certificate and aperitif with local mountain cheese....
03 Jul Free guided tours of the museum for symposium visitors
Take the opportunity to combine your visit to this years symposium with a visit to our museum - there are now exclusive free guided tours! "Chalets" is the name of our special exhibition, rarities and masterpieces characterise the permanent exhibition, there is great coffee available in the bistro and lots of friendliness at the information desk - we look forward to seeing you!...
02 Jul Start of the International Woodcarving Symposium, 2 – 6 July 2024
The Swiss and international wood sculptors arrive in Brienz today to start their work! Accompanied by the traditional folklore evening, they get to know each other, exchange ideas and get in the mood for the creative days on the shores of beautiful Lake Brienz ...
28 Jun Cultural funding for the Swiss Foundation of Woodcarving renewed
Our governing body, the Swiss Foundation for Woodcarving, has been able to extend the cantonal cultural subsidy for the period 2025-2028. As an important cultural institution, the foundation relies on public support and can therefore effectively continue its important work for woodcarving, which is at home in Brienz. We look forward to the essential planning stability for the coming years!...