Guest information
As a hotel guest, you will find all the essential information from A to Z about your stay here.
Hotel information
Arrival
The rooms are ready for occupancy from 15:00 at the earliest.
Departure
We ask you to vacate the room by 11:00 a.m. at the latest on the day of departure so that we can make it ready for the next guests in good time.
On your day of departure, check carefully that you have not forgotten anything. Postage costs for items which have been forgotten and which we have to send to you will be charged to you.
Pharmacy in Brienz
Rothorn Pharmacy Tel. 033 951 15 29
Main street 105
3855 Brienz
Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
08:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. / 1:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday
08:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Saturday
08:00 am - 4:00 pm
Doctors in Brienz
Medical center: 033 951 33 33
Brienz Practice Group: 033 951 11 11
Dentists:
Dental practice Brienz GmbH
Dr. Baumgartner: 033 951 29 51
Dental practice Rumma GmbH: 033 951 70 20
We will be happy to help you organize an appointment.
Excursions
Brienz and the surrounding area offer a wide selection of beautiful excursion destinations. You can find excursions under the following link: https://www.brienzersee.ch/reiseziele/brienzersee/brienz-umgebung
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Adapter
You can obtain an adapter at reception for a deposit of CHF 20.00.
Station
The train station is located in the village center of Brienz, about a 20-minute walk from the hotel. Train and bus timetables are available at reception.
By arrangement, we can take you to or from the station free of charge on your arrival and departure with our hotel bus.
Banks
Berner Kantonalbank, Hauptstrasse 142
Opening hours:
Monday: 09:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. / 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday - Thursday: 09:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Friday: 09:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. / 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Bank BBO, Hauptstrasse 115
Opening hours:
Monday to Wednesday, Friday 08:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. / 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Thursday: 08:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. / 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Raiffeisenbank, Hauptstrasse 111
Opening hours:
Monday - Friday: 09:00 - 12:00 / 14:00 - 17:00
Check-In
From 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
For late arrivals (after 18.00 hrs) please contact us)
Check-Out
Until 11.00 am (late check out by arrangement only)
Hairdresser
Hairdresser Herisson, Hauptstrasse 210, Tel.: 033 951 15 81
Coiffeur Haus, Hauptstrasse 114 , Tel.: 033 951 12 42
Coiffeur Michel Birgisgasse, Tel.: 033 951 42 63
Drugstore
Beni & Drogerie Team GmbH
Herbal house/ homeopathic products, organic products
Beni Haslebacher
Main street 131
3855 Brienz
Telephone
033 951 09 77
E-bikes
Would you like to get active?
E-bikes for hire:
1/2 day CHF 40.00 or 1/1 day CHF 60.00 incl. helmet
(depending on availability)
Ice rink
Depending on the weather, there is a natural ice rink at the lake by the gravel works in winter. A sign at the Steininger bakery indicates whether the ice rink is in operation.
Electricity
220 Volt alternating current
If you need an adapter for your electrical appliances, you can obtain one from reception for a deposit of CHF 20.00.
Euro
You can exchange euros at the reception desk at the current daily exchange rate.
Breakfast
You can sleep in with us.
Our rich breakfast buffet is available for you from 7:30 am to 10:00 am in the dining room.
In the winter months from November to April, breakfast times may vary slightly. You will be informed of the times when you arrive.
Thank you for not taking any food from the dining room.
Television
Your television is already set, we kindly ask you not to change this. The radio is integrated directly into the TV, you will find a radio and TV list in your room.
Fire
What to do in case of fire?
Don't panic! Keep calm! Our hotel is fully protected by state-of-the-art fire protection systems.
A plan showing the escape route is displayed in your room.
In an emergency, please take the following measures:
1. inform reception immediately!
Where is there a fire? What is burning?
2. sound the alarm!
3. close windows and doors to avoid draughts!
avoid draughts!
4. use portable fire extinguishers
(to be found in every corridor by the window)
Towelling
For reasons of environmental protection, we do not generally change the towels. We ask you to place any towels you wish to have changed on the floor. Please note the environmental protection card, thank you.
Bicycle cellar
You are welcome to park your bicycles in our bicycle cellar. Please ask at reception where this is located. The bicycle cellar is locked overnight.
Folklore evenings
In summer, a folklore evening is held every Tuesday on the quay. Enjoy a Swiss evening with a festival restaurant, traditional costume and yodeling groups!
Guest invoice
You have the option of having restaurant consumptions added to your room bill. Please ask for the bill to be signed in the restaurant and in the dining room.
You can settle the total room bill on the day of departure by 11:00 a.m. at the latest. If you would like to do this earlier, you can also pay at reception the evening before after dinner.
Luggage service
If you would like help carrying your luggage on arrival or departure, please let us know at reception.
Drinks machine
Our hotel rooms are not equipped with a minibar. On the second floor you will find a vending machine where you can buy chilled drinks and small snacks with coins.
Half board
As a house guest you benefit from our 4-course gourmet menu at a price of CHF 49.00 per person per day.
In the afternoon you can enjoy a freecoffee with cake or pastries from 3.30 pm - 5.00 pm. (included in the half board)
Dinner is served between 18:00 and 19:00 in our dining room. A table will be reserved for you.
In the interest of our hotel, we ask you to wear appropriate clothing for dinner.
Dogs
Your dog is welcome to stay with us. For cleaning reasons we charge CHF 15.00 per day and dog (excl. food).
Please bring your own dog blanket.
Hygiene articles
Have you forgotten something? We have toothpaste, toothbrushes and shaving sets available for you free of charge at reception.
Wood carving
Brienz is also known as the "carving village". Its wood carvings are very well known and are definitely a nice present for your loved ones at home or as a souvenir for yourself.
At the reception you will find information about museums and woodcarving stores.
Internet
You are welcome to use our Internet W-LAN free of charge.
or manual input:
Network: hotelbrienz_public
Password: HotelBrienz3855_1997
If you have any questions or problems, please do not hesitate to contact us. By receiving this information, we release ourselves from any responsibility for any damage or illegal activities that you may cause on the Internet.
Children
Your children are very welcome here and we want them to feel at home with us. If you have a special request or if your child is bored, please ask our staff for suitable toys.
Children's menu
We have a special children's menu for our younger guests.
You can also order from this menu for dinner, but we will have to charge you separately.
Pillow
An additional pillow or blanket is available on request. Just let us know at reception.
Cosmetics
Would you like to be pampered? Let us know and we will be happy to arrange an appointment for you at the Rosmarie Fischer beauty studio near our hotel.
Hospitals
Haslital Clinic: Tel. 033 972 33 33
Interlaken Hospital: Tel. 033 826 25 00
Inselspital Bern: Tel. 031 632 21 11
Churches
You will find the Roman Catholic church (chapel) in the center of the village of Brienz.
Mass takes place in Brienz on Sunday at 9:30 am
or in Meiringen on Saturday at 17:15/18:00 and on Sunday at 11:00
The Evangelical Reformed Church is located at the exit of the village, on the right side of the hill.
Mass takes place on Sunday at 10:00 am
Cinema
The current program of the Brienz cinema can be found at the reception. There are other cinemas in Interlaken and Meiringen.
Packed lunch
Would you like to take a packed lunch with you for your hike or excursion?
Just let us know at reception by 6 p.m. the day before and we will prepare your packed lunch for the next day.
The pack contains a sandwich, a fruit, a chocolate bar, a boiled egg and a drink. Price: CHF 13.00
Lunch
Our restaurant and in summer the terrace; is open from 08.00 - 14.00 for drinks/drinks except cold and warm dishes (no lunch is served)
Massages
Tense shoulders, disturbed metabolism or stress? We recommend a massage for this
Practice Sabine Eggenschwiler, Hauptstrasse 73, in Brienz
You can discuss appointments directly with Ms. Eggenschwiler.
Tel. 033 951 41 48
Sewing case
are available free of charge at reception if required.
Public transportation
The post buses, the boat station and the Brienzer Rothorn Railway are located at Brienz railroad station.
Our bus stop "Buscheli" is on the right and directly opposite the hotel.
Direction Axalp
Summer season; use the "Brienz Buscheli" stop on the right-hand side (hotel side)
Direction Bahnhof and Axalp
Winter season; use the "Buscheli" bus stop opposite the hotel
The timetable is available at reception.
The Postbus is not free with the guest card.
Local map
To help you find your way around Brienz, we have maps available for you at reception.
Parking lots
Parking spaces are available free of charge, subject to availability. If there is no space available, please ask at reception so that we can allocate you a parking space.
Piste report
In winter, you will find the latest piste report for the Axalp and Meiringen-Hasliberg ski areas at reception every morning.
Post
The post office in Brienz is located in the village center, right next to the train station.
Opening hours:
Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. / 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday: 8:30 am - 11:00 am
You can also leave your mail with us at reception. Delivery and collection takes place once a day, around 09:00.
Postcards
A selection of postcards and stamps is available at reception.
Reception
We are available at reception every day
from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm / 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm. If there is no one at reception, please ask in the restaurant.
Restaurant
Our restaurant is open for you at the following times:
Tuesday - Saturday from 08:00 - 14:00 (drinks only, no food)
In the evening we serve hot dishes from 18:00 - 21:00.
Sunday and Monday
our restaurant is closed all year round. (except for house guests)
Radio
The radio is integrated in your TV set.
Smoking
All our rooms are non-smoking rooms. However, you can smoke on the balcony. Ashtrays are available.
We thank you for your understanding.
Repairs
Despite careful room checks, it can occasionally happen that a defect in the room or in public areas is only discovered by the guests themselves. In this case, it would be very helpful if you could report the defect directly to reception.
Thank you very much for your help.
Safe
All rooms are equipped with a room safe. You will find this in the closet, the instructions are enclosed.
If you have any problems, we will be happy to help you at reception.
Shoe polish cloth
are available free of charge at reception if required.
Ski resorts
From Brienz you have two options for skiing:
Axalp: Axalp is a small, very family-friendly ski area that is particularly popular with families with young children. In addition to skiing, you can also go cross-country skiing, winter hiking or tobogganing on the Axalp. The ski bus to Axalp runs directly opposite the hotel.
Meiringen-Hasliberg: Slightly larger and more varied ski area. Cross-country ski trails, winter hiking trails and toboggan runs are also available. The ski bus departs from the train station, but you can also easily reach the valley station in Meiringen by car in approx. 15 minutes. Piste maps and the current piste report are available at reception.
Ski room
Please leave your skis, snowboards, sledges and ski boots in our ski room. It is not permitted to take your ski equipment into your room.
Ask our staff, we will be happy to show you where the ski room is located. The ski room is locked overnight.
Footpaths
Brienz has many beautiful walks. From the hotel, for example, you can walk directly along the beautiful lakeside promenade into the center of Brienz.
Turn left just after the Steininger bakery and it's about a 20-minute walk to the center.
Swimming pool
In summer we recommend a refreshing dip in our clean Lake Brienz. Average temperature: approx. 20°C.
A public outdoor pool is also located directly on the lake, approx. 10 minutes' walk from the hotel.
There are indoor swimming pools in Meiringen and Interlaken.
Transfer
The hotel bus will take you from the train station to the hotel or from the hotel to the train station on arrival and departure.
Please register at the reception desk.
Tourist office
The tourist office is located in the village center, opposite Brienz railroad station. Tel.: 033 952 80 80
Tennis
Brienz tennis court, Talstrasse 52 (only in summer)
More detailed information is available from the tourist office.
Tennis Center Meiringen, Alpbachstrasse 22
Tel 033 971 39 00
Forgotten items
Forgotten items such as cell phone cables, clothes or other items will only be returned on request for a fee.
Laundry bag
The laundry bag and the price list are in the cupboard.
Weather forecast
You will find the weather forecast for the next day at reception every evening.
Winter hiking trails
You can also go on beautiful hikes around Brienz in winter. A winter hike through the snow-covered landscape of the Ballenberg is particularly recommended. Although the houses are closed in winter, the area remains open for walks.
You can find more ideas and winter hiking routes at reception.
Hiking trails
There are countless beautiful hiking trails in the Bernese Oberland. At reception you will find various brochures, maps, information and ideas. We particularly recommend the hiking trail from Axalp to Hinterburgseeli, where you can admire the beautiful views and many wood carvings along the way.
Means of payment
In addition to cash in Swiss francs, we accept the following means of payment: Visa, Mastercard, Maestro/debit card, postcard, Reka and Twint.
You can also pay in euros, we will change your money at the daily exchange rate.
Newspapers
You will find daily newspapers and magazines in the restaurant. We kindly ask you not to leave the newspapers in your room.
Room Key Key
Please keep this card in a safe place. If you lose it, please inform reception immediately.