11 Oct “Briens isch scheen” – Brienz is beautiful – visit the Schnitzlerdorf Brienz!
It lies like a pearl on the blue-green Lake Brienz - graceful and inviting like a postcard. What attracts guests from all over the world is a lively, creative and hard-working village with a long history. Wood sculpture is part of it, shaping the village in alleys and the people in their everyday lives. Immerse yourself and let Brienz enchant you ...
03 Oct Have you seen our wonderful Chalets?
Everywhere in the Bernese Oberland there are wonderful chalets, the typical wooden houses with many exciting details on their façades. They characterise villages and landscapes, and in museums they are also among the most outstanding pieces of jewellery, faithfully reproduced in small formats. Discover the finesses that demand an extremely steady hand from every artist ...
29 Sep New opening hours in October – come and see us!
We are also here for you in the colourful autumn! Until 31 October, we will be opening the museum doors daily from Wednesday to Sunday from 13.30 - 17.00 ...
22 Sep Grand Hotel Giessbach – where style meets art
Wood carving art works can also be marveled at in the beautiful premises of the traditional Grand Hotel Giessbach! In a permanent partial exhibition, the work is presented with different styles ...
16 Sep THE CUBE – with woodcarving artists from all over Switzerland
More than 40 wood sculptors from all over the country show passion, humour, keen observation and beautiful artistic craftsmanship ...
12 Sep The museum is barrier-free
A quick reservation in advance helps us to welcome people with disabilities in the best possible way and to provide them with an enjoyable museum experience. Our house is easily accessible by wheelchair at all times and we are happy to help with any special needs....
26 Aug Autumn is hiking time – how about the Woodcarving trail (Schnitzlerweg)?
The hike from Axalp (20 minutes by car from Brienz) to the natural pearl of lake Hinterburg is a memorable experience for young and old alike. Especially those who are tired of walking will always find new wooden sculptures along the way, which constantly motivate them to look for the next one, to go further and to experience the most beautiful subjects. Nature and art, two special friends. For more information, click here....
18 Aug Brienz, the woodcarving village – now especially delightful
Especially in hot days, the woodcarving village of Brienz on the uniquely green-blue Lake Brienz is particularly worth a visit ...