The Giessbach Falls are among Switzerland's loveliest waterfalls. The huge masses of water plunging down over 14 levels of rock into the lake of Brienz is a magnificent natural spectacle.
Hotel Giessbach, which is connected with one of the oldest Swiss funicular railways to the landing stage, was restored in the style of the Belle Epoque.
How to get there:
By boat: 15 minutes from Brienz
By car: 10 minutes from Brienz. Meiringen - Axalp - Hotel Giessbach
Opening hours:
Giessbach Falls: All the year round
Hotel: May - October