Iseltwald
Iseltwald, Switzerland
A quiet village on a small peninsula on the south shore of Lake Brienz, with a lakeside castle and a short path along the water. Come outside midday to find parking and a calmer shore, and bring a swimsuit in summer.
Iseltwald lies on the left shore of Lake Brienz. As early as 1146, King Conrad III granted a quarter of the village and half the forest to the Augustinian priory of Interlaken; after the monastery was dissolved in 1528, the area came under Bernese rule. For a long time people lived from fishing, fruit growing, livestock and alpine farming, and a glassworks operated from 1680 to 1715. Tourism has shaped the village since the 1870s.
The village walk is about 3.1 km long, easy, and takes around an hour. It passes the Mülibach waterfall, a viewpoint overlooking Seeburg and the "Snail Island"; along the shore, a lido with a bistro and several restaurant terraces invite a break. If you drive, leave the A8 at the Iseltwald exit. Alternatively, bus 103 runs from Interlaken Ost, and in summer boats sail from Interlaken Ost or Brienz.
- Nearest town
- Iseltwald, Switzerland
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 46.7220, 7.9658
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
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.
Nearby
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Campsites nearby
- Camping au lac, RinggenbergCampsite4 km from IseltwaldTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
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- Manor FarmCampsite12 km from IseltwaldTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- Camping GletscherdorfCampsite13 km from Iseltwald · 60 pitchesTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Hofstatt-DerfliCampsite18 km from IseltwaldTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWi-Fi
- GrimselblickCampsite20 km from IseltwaldTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
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FAQs
Where is Iseltwald?
Iseltwald is in Iseltwald, Switzerland, at GPS 46.7220, 7.9658. It is about 6 km from Brienz.
Can you camp near Iseltwald?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camping du Lac, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 62 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
What is there to see near Iseltwald?
Places worth a stop nearby: Giessbach Falls (5 km), Ballenberg Open-Air Museum (9 km), St. Beatus Caves (14 km) and Trümmelbach Falls (14 km).
When is the best time to visit Iseltwald?
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)