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Swiss Woodcarving Museum Brienz

The Swiss Woodcarving Museum is located in the heart of Brienz, Switzerland, the national centre of woodcarving. It showcases the wide variety of traditional and artistically significant wood carvings from Brienz and the Bernese Oberland, including figures, reliefs, furniture, music boxes and wooden chalets. The museum also presents the history of woodcarving and the work of outstanding woodcarvers, and hosts changing temporary exhibitions. A bistro and shop complete the visit.

Families and Kids

The museum is great for families, with wooden cows, a bear family, St. Bernards and a music box house to discover. Children up to the age of 16 enter free of charge, and there is an Explorer's workshop where young and old can learn about different woods. Families can also take part in hands-on cow carving workshops.

Information

  • Visit duration: 90min
  • Barrier free: Yes
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Free entrance: No
  • Price range: $
  • Topic: Crafts and industry
    • Guided tours: Yes
    • Workshops: Yes
    • Children experience: Child friendly
    • Children age group: 3-6, 6-12, 12-18
    • Children activities: Interactive exhibits, Workshops

Opening hours

Open Wednesday to Sunday from May 2 to October 25, 2026. From June to September from 10:30 to 17:00, in May and October from 13:30 to 17:00. Open for groups in winter upon request.
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
13:30-17:00 (May 2 – May 31, 2026)
10:30-17:00 (June 1 – September 30, 2026)
Thursday
13:30-17:00 (May 2 – May 31, 2026)
10:30-17:00 (June 1 – September 30, 2026)
Friday
13:30-17:00 (May 2 – May 31, 2026)
10:30-17:00 (June 1 – September 30, 2026)
Saturday
13:30-17:00 (May 2 – May 31, 2026)
10:30-17:00 (June 1 – September 30, 2026)
Sunday
13:30-17:00 (May 2 – May 31, 2026)
10:30-17:00 (June 1 – September 30, 2026)

Admission fees

8 CHF
Adult admission
0 CHF
Children up to the age of 16 free
50 CHF
Tours for groups (more than 10 persons): CHF 50.00 flat rate per group, plus admission CHF 8.00 per person

Contact

Webpage
museum-holzbildhauerei.ch
Email
info@museum-hzbildhauerei.ch
Address
Hauptstrasse 111, 3855 Brienz

Access

Nearby stops

  • Brienz BE, Gärbi150 meters walking distance
  • Brienz500 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Interlaken Ost
17m
Thun
57m
Bern
1h 17m
Luzern
1h 27m
Brig
1h 35m

FAQ

  • Is the museum open during the winter season?
    The museum is open for groups in winter (November to April) upon request only.
  • Can I try woodcarving myself during a visit?
    Yes, the museum offers hands-on cow carving workshops for groups, where participants carve and paint their own wooden cow under expert guidance, available in German, French and English.
  • Is there a digital guide available at the museum?
    Yes, visitors can borrow a tablet at the cash desk and use the 'Living History Guide', which provides access to historical photos, film clips and background stories via QR codes.
  • Are there discounts available for admission?
    Yes, guest cards from Interlaken, Brienz, Haslital and Lauterbrunnen give a 50% reduction, while Raiffeisen bank cards and Swiss Travel System passes count as a museum pass for free admission. Residents of the parish of Brienz visit free of charge.
  • Is there a bistro and shop at the museum?
    Yes, the museum has a bright and friendly bistro offering coffee, drinks and snacks, as well as a shop with a wide range of carved wooden gifts and souvenirs. Both have the same opening hours as the museum.