Viewpoint
Jungfraujoch
Interlaken, Switzerland
Europe's highest railway station, a 'Top of Europe' saddle between two giant peaks.
Waterfall · Switzerland · Bern
Giessbach Falls
A cascade of waterfalls tumbling into Lake Brienz, reached by boat and funicular.
about 2 h
For storytellers
Why Giessbach Falls matters
The Giessbach drops in a series of tiers through forest to Lake Brienz. You can arrive by boat and ride a historic funicular up to a grand hotel perched above the falls. Walk behind the cascades for a thrilling close view.
Talking points
- A path leads behind the falls.
- Historic funicular connects to the hotel.
- Boat to the falls is a lake highlight.
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