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....

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!...

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!...

Whether it's the special exhibition "CHALET", the new discovery workshop, the store or a coffee in the bistro, plus the comprehensive collection exhibition with masterpieces and surprises - a visit to the museum is worthwhile, whether on your own or with the whole family - have a wonderful weekend!...

Does a QR code work when it is carved into wood? The local artist Alice Gafner investigated this exciting question and can happily say: yes, it works! Her profession is carving a subject into a wooden panel, which is then used as a negative template for printing on paper. She is a wood engraver....