Switzerland’s first woodcarving museum in Brienz
- Brienz
Admire the wide variety of traditional and culturally significant woodcarvings from the region
Brienz has a long tradition of woodcarving, a craft that shaped the village in the 19th century. Admire the collection of artwork from different eras. The museum has a wide variety of traditional and culturally significant woodcarvings from the region.
The Swiss Woodcarving Museum in Brienz is the first museum dedicated solely to the art of woodcarving. Numerous works by sculptors from various eras have been exhibited in the listed Jobin factory building since 2009. Discover the history of woodcarving in Brienz and admire the detailed figures, filigree ornaments and lifelike animal sculptures. Each year a different special exhibition can be visited alongside the permanent exhibition.
Personal tip
“I was fascinated by the detailed woodcarvings. I can't believe how long the artist must have worked on the bear’s fur."
The Swiss Woodcarving Museum in Brienz is the first museum dedicated solely to the art of woodcarving. Numerous works by sculptors from various eras have been exhibited in the listed Jobin factory building since 2009. Discover the history of woodcarving in Brienz and admire the detailed figures, filigree ornaments and lifelike animal sculptures. Each year a different special exhibition can be visited alongside the permanent exhibition.
Your highlights at a glance
- Interesting special exhibition
- Different sculptures from various eras
- Learn more about the tradition of woodcarving in Brienz
- Fortify yourself with a visit to the museum bistro (same opening times as the museum)
- Call in at the Jobin AG shop for authentic gifts (same opening times as the museum)
To ensure that your trip is perfect in every way, please note
- Check museum opening times
- Combine your visit with a walk along Lake Brienz
- Find out about the annual special exhibitions
Personal tip
“I was fascinated by the detailed woodcarvings. I can't believe how long the artist must have worked on the bear’s fur."
Schweizer Holzbildhauerei Museum
Hauptstrasse 111
3855 Brienz
Schweiz
Phone: +41 33 952 13 17
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.museum-holzbildhauerei.ch
General information
Openings
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May – October every Wednesday to Sunday
Guided tour and cow carving events available on request for groups during winter
May – October every Wednesday to Sunday
Guided tour and cow carving events available on request for groups during winter
Eligibility
- Bad Weather Offer
- for Groups
- Suitable for the Elderly
Payment Options
- American Express
- Cash
- Diners Club
- Debit Card
- JCB
- Mastercard
- Visa
Other Furnishing/Equipment
- Toilet
- Barrier-free access
Dayoff
Monday, Tuesday
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