Discover waterfall views from terrace of Giessbach Grand Hotel
Brienz, Switzerland • USD 342 - USD 893 approx.• 
Underrated
Underrated
Best months to visit
Jul, Aug, Sep
14°C – 25°C, warm summer weather with the occasional thunderstorm, high crowds, peak season
14°C – 25°C, warm summer weather with the occasional thunderstorm, high crowds, peak season
Walking required
Yes
Some stairs and uneven ground; elevator for rooms but terrace access has steps.
Some stairs and uneven ground; elevator for rooms but terrace access has steps.
Value for money
Medium
Pricey but the unique experience offers good value.
Pricey but the unique experience offers good value.
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Summarised by AI
Romantic Getaway
Couples adored the stunning views and the romantic atmosphere. Perfect for a special trip!
Breathtaking Scenery
Visitors felt the views of the falls and lake were absolutely stunning. A truly memorable experience.
Excellent Service
Couples raved about the polite and helpful staff. The service made the stay even better.
Small Rooms
Some couples noted the rooms with waterfall views were on the smaller side. Not ideal.
Limited Accessibility
Travelers with mobility concerns found the funicular and terrain challenging. Needs improvement.
Expensive Parking
Visitors felt the parking fees were overpriced. Added expense detracted from the experience.
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Hours of operation
Monday
04:00 PM - 11:00 AM
Tuesday
04:00 PM - 11:00 AM
Wednesday
04:00 PM - 11:00 AM
Thursday
04:00 PM - 11:00 AM
Friday
04:00 PM - 11:00 AM
Saturday
04:00 PM - 11:00 AM
Sunday
04:00 PM - 11:00 AM
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When to visit
We've analysed user reviews and geographical data, and identified the best and worst months to visit.
Month
Crowd Level
Weather
Availability
Our recommendation
December
LOW
-3-4°C
Cold winter conditions, likely snow and icy paths; short daylight hours.
Cold winter conditions, likely snow and icy paths; short daylight hours.
Closed
Hotel, terrace, funicular, and boats are all closed for winter. No services available.
Hotel, terrace, funicular, and boats are all closed for winter. No services available.
Not recommended
Not recommended; no hotel or terrace access. Only outdoor viewing possible, with winter hazards.
Not recommended; no hotel or terrace access. Only outdoor viewing possible, with winter hazards.
January
LOW
-5-3°C
Cold winter conditions with frequent snow or rainfall, cloudy days, and limited outdoor accessibility.
Cold winter conditions with frequent snow or rainfall, cloudy days, and limited outdoor accessibility.
Closed
Hotel and funicular are closed for winter; access to terrace and waterfall views not possible.
Hotel and funicular are closed for winter; access to terrace and waterfall views not possible.
Not recommended
The Grandhotel Giessbach is closed in January. The Giessbach funicular and boats do not operate. Waterfall views from the terrace are not accessible.
The Grandhotel Giessbach is closed in January. The Giessbach funicular and boats do not operate. Waterfall views from the terrace are not accessible.
February
LOW
-4-5°C
Cold and damp, with snow possible and short daylight hours. Outdoor facilities remain largely inaccessible.
Cold and damp, with snow possible and short daylight hours. Outdoor facilities remain largely inaccessible.
Closed
Hotel and funicular remain closed; terrace and waterfall access unavailable.
Hotel and funicular remain closed; terrace and waterfall access unavailable.
Not recommended
The Grandhotel remains closed through February. There is no access to the terrace or waterfall views.
The Grandhotel remains closed through February. There is no access to the terrace or waterfall views.
March
LOW
-1-9°C
Cool, variable weather with some rain or late snow. Spring begins but outdoor operations are not yet resumed.
Cool, variable weather with some rain or late snow. Spring begins but outdoor operations are not yet resumed.
Closed
Hotel and funicular are closed; terrace and waterfall access are not possible.
Hotel and funicular are closed; terrace and waterfall access are not possible.
Not recommended
March is still off-season; hotel and funicular are closed. No access to terrace or waterfall views.
March is still off-season; hotel and funicular are closed. No access to terrace or waterfall views.
How to get there
Cable Car
Recommended
Shuttle
Recommended
Taxi
Recommended
Train
Recommended
Walking
Recommended
Boat
Car
Additional info
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Mobility
Wheelchair Accessible
Walking Required
Stairs Present
Seating Available
Flat Terrain
Hiking Required
Elevator Available
Mobility Scooter Friendly
Ramps Available
Pregnancy
Suitable for pregnancy
Allowed during pregnancy
Pets
Pets not allowed
Driving
Driving License Required
Idp Required