This is the perfect place for lovers of both water and mountains. Do you want to be active on the water or perhaps even dive into it? Marvel at the reflection of the mountains on the lake. Be enchanted by the turquoise colour of Lake Brienz. The two picturesque villages of Bönigen and Iseltwald edge the shores and will become your home. This is the perfect place for your excursions into the mountains, hikes and cultural experiences.
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Your holiday programme: mountains and lakes in one
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For lovers of both water and mountains
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The starting point for adventures on the water
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A piece of home right by the lake
The first impression is awesome. The quiet splashing of the waves on the shores of the lake and the striking turquoise-coloured water of the lake seem to take a magic hold. You’ve arrived, in Bönigen and Iseltwald. The two villages are just a few minutes from Interlaken on the shores of Lake Brienz. Two mountain ranges with green meadows and forests, right up to impressive peaks, are reflected in the water. Adventures on the water, a high-speed ride on a jet boat, a leisurely cruise on the steamship or powerful strokes in a kayak, are waiting to be enjoyed. Nature lovers and water rats will be in paradise here. The central location is ideal for your excursions in the Jungfrau region and around the lake.
From Monday, October 5, 2026, through Friday, October 23, 2026, paving and stonework will be carried out at the turning loop on Dorfplatz in Iseltwald. During this period, no bus parking spaces will be available in Iseltwald. Groups may therefore only arrive and depart by public bus or boat. (Reservations required)
For this reason, the corresponding time slots in the Iseltwald municipality’s reservation system (website iseltwald.ch) are blocked for this period and cannot be booked.
Visitors are no longer permitted to drive into the Iseltwald village center during the construction period, with the exception of guests who have a confirmed parking space at a restaurant, hotel, or vacation rental.
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Winter Kajak Tour - 2
Dampfschiff Lötschberg - 3
Giessbachfälle - 4
Dorfmuseum «Alte Pinte» Bönigen - 5
Jetboat im Frühling - 6
Strandbad Iseltwald - 7
Strandbad Bönigen
Traditions are respected and cultivated in the typical Bernese Oberland village of Bönigen. You will hear and see folklore sounds and traditional costumes at the concert on the quay directly beside the jetty on the lake. Go on your own voyage of discovery round the village and investigate the small alleys and wooden houses which were built from the 16th to the 18th century. The village museum and the guided village tour provide you with fascinating insights into the over-800-year history of Bönigen.
Back to the present, the water is a temptation you won't be able to resist: brave the lake on a jet boat, a fun adventure. An afternoon at the lido will make you forget about your everyday routine. You simply cannot get enough of the wonderful nature? Then go for a walk along the shores of the lake towards Iseltwald or walk up towards the Schynige Platte through magnificent forests.
Iseltwald is the only village on the left-hand shore of Lake Brienz. Nestled in a small bay, the fishing village begs you to stay and enjoy. Naturally, you will taste fresh fish here, sitting on a patio or in a panorama restaurant, always with a view of the lake and mountains. The promontory with the ornate Seeburg Castle and small “snail island” round off the romantic picture. This is where you will experience the true power of water: rowing, surfing, bathing – an attractive selection!
Iseltwald is also the perfect starting point for a hike to the impressive and refreshing Giessbach waterfall. Right next to the historical Grandhotel Giessbach, it thunders directly into Lake Brienz. After an enjoyable hike or a cruise on the steamship Lötschberg, you will really unwind at the lido.
Just a few minutes from the hustle and bustle of Interlaken, you will find your very own home away from home for that perfect holiday on the lake shore in Bönigen and Iseltwald. Are you looking for a hotel for a longer holiday or have you just come to the region spontaneously? Are you travelling alone, as a couple, with friends or family? Discover the selection of hotels, charming chalets and historical buildings. For an individual holiday, there is a good range of holiday homes and apartments with wonderful views of the lake or mountains. Or are you looking forward to a cosy camping site with a view of the lake? Go on holiday to Bönigen-Iseltwald for an unforgettable experience directly on the lake.
Bönigen-Iseltwald Tourismus
Seestrasse 6
3806 Bönigen
Tel. +41 33 822 29 58
mail@boenigen-iseltwald.ch
www.boenigen-iseltwald.ch
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Böniger Quai im Sommer -
Idyllisches Seeufer in Bönigen -
Luftaufnahme Iseltwald im Sommer -
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Abendstimmung auf dem Lütschinen-Delta im Winter -
Iseltwald im Winter -
Jetboat Tour Winter
