Woodcarvers: past and present

The Brienz region takes pride in its long-standing, well-preserved tradition and its renowned woodcarvers, some of whom have travelled far and wide.

Contemporary Wood Sculptors

Today’s wood sculpture is characterised by creativity, a zest for life, exceptional craftsmanship and passion. Wood sculptors from all over Switzerland demonstrate just how vibrant and diverse the art of wood sculpture is today – it’s well worth taking a look!

A look back at true masters

In a very different era, the mountain region around Brienz experienced an economic boom thanks to creative woodcarvers who began crafting souvenirs from the wood ‘right on their doorstep’ for the burgeoning tourism industry and visitors from all over the world. This gave rise to masterpieces that found their way to highly regarded world exhibitions across the globe, making woodcarving increasingly well-known. These men shaped that era: