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Giessbach Falls – a small waterfall in the middle of a forest📷 Photo by Peter Borter on Unsplash
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Giessbach Falls

Brienz, Switzerland

Nature

Fourteen cascades tumble through the forest to Lake Brienz beside a grand old hotel, and a path leads behind one of them. The road from Brienz is narrow; the lake boat is the easy alternative.

Nearest town
Brienz, Switzerland
Category
Nature & parks
GPS
46.7344, 8.0258
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

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The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Switzerland: Vignette needed for motorways. Vehicles over 3.5 t pay the heavy vehicle charge instead of the vignette. Motorway limit for cars: 120 km/h.

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Campsites nearby

  • Camping au lac, RinggenbergCampsite
    9 km from Giessbach Falls
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping GletscherdorfCampsite
    13 km from Giessbach Falls · 60 pitches
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Hofstatt-DerfliCampsite
    13 km from Giessbach Falls
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • JungfrauCampCampsite
    16 km from Giessbach Falls
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • GrimselblickCampsite
    16 km from Giessbach Falls
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Manor FarmCampsite
    17 km from Giessbach Falls
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in Switzerland · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Giessbach Falls?

Giessbach Falls is in Brienz, Switzerland, at GPS 46.7344, 8.0258. It is about 12 km from Grindelwald.

Can you camp near Giessbach Falls?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Aaregg, about 2 km away; within 25 km there are 60 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Giessbach Falls?

Giessbach Falls is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Lakes Thun and Brienz to the Grimsel Pass.

What is there to see near Giessbach Falls?

Places worth a stop nearby: Ballenberg Open-Air Museum (4 km), Iseltwald (5 km), Reichenbach Falls (12 km) and Aare Gorge (13 km).

When is the best time to visit Giessbach Falls?

The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)