Lake Brienz is famous for its stunning turquoise waters - one of Switzerland's purest lakes. Stretching 14 km east of Interlaken, it's surrounded by steep cliffs and waterfalls like the famous Giessbach Falls. Boat trips from Interlaken pass charming villages like Iseltwald (filming location for Korean drama 'Crash Landing on You') and Brienz. The unique turquoise color comes from glacial flour suspended in the water. The lake is colder than Thun but spectacularly beautiful.
Lake access is free. Boat cruises from CHF 30. Boat to Giessbach Falls CHF 17
The turquoise color is most vivid in summer after glacial melt (June-September). Morning light provides the best photos. Combine with Giessbach Falls and Iseltwald visits. The lake is colder than Thun, so bring a jacket for boat trips.
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The color comes from 'glacial flour' - fine rock particles from glaciers that reflect blue light. The color is most vivid in summer
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