Despite undergoing a number of technical updates, the funicular railway still radiates the same nostalgic charm and romance it did way back in 1879.

The funicular climbs 93 metres along the 345-metre track from the hotel’s own landing stage (Giessbach See) to the enchanting Grand Hotel overlooking Lake Brienz. The four-minute journey takes you through the forest, over bridges and alongside waterfalls.

The cascading waterfalls above can be reached on foot. There is even a path that runs behind the water, so you don’t get wet.

Information

Altitude: 666 metres
How to get there:
Travel by boat across Lake Brienz from Interlaken Ost or Brienz to Giessbach See, then take the funicular to the hotel and waterfall
Also accessible by car
Views: Towards the waterfall, across Lake Brienz to the Rothorn
Attractions: Historic hotel, historic funicular, waterfall with 14 cascades over 500 metres
Food and drink: “Les Cascades” fine dining restaurant
Accommodation: 70 romantic rooms, tower room and suites
Groups: Range of modern conference and meeting rooms (6 rooms, detailed conference and seminar brochure), banquets for up to 200 people
Winter: Hotel only opens in winter for special occasions
Special comments: An oasis of calm far away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life