Swiss Woodcarving Museum Brienz

Brienz is the centre of Swiss woodcarving. It has a long tradition in the pretty village on the turquoise-coloured Lake Brienz and shaped the village in the 19th century. A varied collection of masterpieces and works of art from different eras awaits you at the Swiss Woodcarving Museum, as well as a new special exhibition on current themes and artists every year.

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

• Annual exhibition
  
• Different sculptures from various eras
• Marvel at the masterpieces from different eras
  
• Discover the latest creations and enjoy the crowd favourites
  
• Find out why woodcarving is at home in Brienz
  
• 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 and discover countless wood carvings on houses and in the alleyways in the village
  
• Also visit the violin making school and carvings in the Ballenberg Open-Air Museum
  
• After your visit, fortify yourself in the museum bistro (same opening hours as the museum)