Brienz facts for kids
For other uses, see Brienz (disambiguation).
Quick facts for kids
Brienz
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Berne | |
| District | Interlaken-Oberhasli | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 47.99 km2 (18.53 sq mi) | |
| Elevation
(Brienz village)
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566 m (1,857 ft) | |
| Highest elevation
(Schwarzhorn)
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2,928 m (9,606 ft) | |
| Lowest elevation
(Lake Brienz shore)
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564 m (1,850 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2015 )
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| • Total | 3,101 | |
| • Density | 64.618/km2 (167.36/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
3855
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| Localities | Kienholz, Axalp, Brienz | |
| Surrounded by | Brienzwiler, Flühli (LU), Grindelwald, Hofstetten bei Brienz, Iseltwald, Meiringen, Oberried am Brienzersee, Schwanden bei Brienz | |
| Twin towns | Brienz/Brinzauls (Switzerland), Tryavna (Bulgaria), Shimada (Japan) | |
Brienz is a municipality of the administrative district of Interlaken-Oberhasli in the canton of Berne in Switzerland. It is on the northern shore of Lake Brienz.
Images for kids
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An eastern view of Lake Brienz
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Brienz village from the Brienzer Rothorn.
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A street in Brienz village
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A view of Brienz from Lake Brienz
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Giessbach Hotel
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Brienz chalet mantel cuckoo clock, ca. 1900. Music box has 8 melodies.
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Catholic church in Brienz
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Flood in 2005 in Brienz
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Brienz railway station (right) and steamer pier (left)
See also
In Spanish: Brienz para niños
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