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	Brienz - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Brienz is a municipality in the District of Interlaken of the Canton of Berne in Switzerland.
		The village lies on the north bank of Lake Brienz in the Bernese Oberland at the foot of the Brienzer Rothorn mountain.
		Brienz was first documented in 1146, and in 1528 after an eventful history Brienz became part of the Canton of Berne.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Brienz (214 words)

	Lake Brienz - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Lake Brienz (German: Brienzersee) is a lake in the Canton of Bern in Switzerland.
		The volume of the lake is approximately 5.2 km³.
		Interlaken and the villages Matten and Unterseen lie to the south west of the lake.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Lake_Brienz (234 words)

	Lake Thun - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Lake Thun (German: Thunersee) is a lake in the Bernese Oberland in Switzerland.
		Lake Thun was created after the last ice age.
		The lake is provided by water from the Lake Brienz in the south east which lies 6 metres higher up.
	www.wikipedia.org /wiki/Lake_Thun (227 words)

	MSN Encarta - Search Results - Brienz Lake of
		Brienz, Lake of, located in the canton of Bern, in the Bernese Oberland region of central Switzerland.
		The Lake of Brienz lies east of the Lake of...
		It is situated on the Aare River between Brienz and Thun lakes, near the...
	encarta.msn.com /Brienz_Lake_of.html (144 words)

	Brienz Switzerland - Switzerland for Visitors
		The village of Brienz (2600 inhab.), adjoined on the E. by Tracht, stretches for 1-1/2 M. along the bank of the Lake of Brienz, backed by green pastures dotted with fruit-trees, above which rises the Brienzer Grat, whence descend he falls of the Trachtenbach and the Mühlbach.
		Brienz is the centre of the Oberland wood-carving, which here employs about 600 persons, and of which specimens may be bought at Ed.
		The Brienzersee, or Lake Brienz, is one of the town's main attractions.
	europeforvisitors.com /switzaustria/articles/brienz.htm (624 words)

	Switzerland Tour SW4 Itinerary - Adventure Tours (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		The name 'Interlaken' implies "between the lakes" - as it lies between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz, with water omnipresent throughout the area with idyllic clear mountain streams and waterfalls running off the hills and into the lakes.
		Lake Geneva forms part of Switzerland’s border with France - the northern side being in Switzerland and the southern side in France.
		As we sail majestically along the lake we admire the vineyard-blanketed slopes of the surrounding hills dotted with charming villages dating from the Middle Ages, many of them clustered around castles or manor houses.
	www.adventures-abroad.com /tours/htm/SW4.htm (1038 words)

	Lake Brienz -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Lake Brienz (German: Brienzersee) is a lake in the (Click link for more info and facts about Canton of Bern) Canton of Bern in (A landlocked federal republic in central Europe) Switzerland.
		On the northern shores of the lake is located the village (Click link for more info and facts about Brienz) Brienz which gives the lake its name.
		(A popular resort town in the Alps in west central Switzerland) Interlaken and the villages Matten and Unterseen lie to the south west of the lake.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/l/la/lake_brienz.htm (272 words)

	Lake Brienz (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		View towards the eastern end of the lake from Lotschberg moored at Brienz.
		The Giessbach Falls and the associated woodland walks are a major attraction on Lake Brienz
		Oberried, on the northern shore of the lake
	myweb.tiscali.co.uk /tramways/LakeBrienzViews.htm (96 words)

	Lake Brienz -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		It is located just north of the (A large mountain system in south-central Europe; scenic beauty and winter sports make them a popular tourist attraction) Alps.
		When the river Aare leaves Lake Brienz, it soon joins (Click link for more info and facts about Lake Thun) Lake Thun.
		More images of Lake Brienz can be found.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/L/La/Lake_Brienz.htm (272 words)

	_ Brienz Switzerland guide (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Brienz also boasts the last steam-driven rack railway in Switzerland, with a fine old beast puffing its way up the flower-strewn slopes for an hour to the Rothorn summit (daily June–October; Fr.66 return, Eurail and InterRail not valid, Swiss Pass 25 percent discount).
		The major draw of Brienz is its proximity to the Freilichtmuseum Ballenberg (Open-Air Museum; April–Oct daily 10am–5pm; www.ballenberg.ch; Fr.14; SMP), 3km or so east of the town, a huge area of rolling parkland which serves as a living showcase for traditional Swiss architecture and crafts.
		There are two entrances, the West nearest Brienz and, some 4km away, the East entrance near Brienzwiler; regular postbuses from outside Brienz station serve both.
	switzerland.isyours.com /e/guide/berner_oberland/brienz.html (428 words)

	Brienz Rothorn Bahn - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Brienz Rothorn Bahn (BRB) is a cog railway in Switzerland, which drives from Brienz on the Brienzer Rothorn.
		Later one decided consciously not to electrify the distance which made it from 1953 to 1990 a special attraction: the only operating steam locomotive in Switzerland.
		The distance of the BRB begins in Brienz 566 m above sea level, equivalent opposite the station of the Swiss Federal Railways' Brünigbahn.
	www.wikipedia.org /wiki/Brienz_Rothorn_Bahn (271 words)

	Miall -- Oberland, 8
		It is the eastern extremity of the chain that borders the lake of Brienz on the north, and which successively receives the denominations of Ringenberggrat, Riedergrat, and Brienzergrat, from the villages of Rinaenberg, Ried, and Brienz.
		Seated on one of the most delightful hills on the south shore of the lake of Thun, and at the entrance of the valley of Frutigen, the whole length of which they overlook, its inhabitants embrace in their view this beautiful basin, and enjoy a prospect equally diversified and magnificent.
		Other more considerable traces of towns, situated on the southern shore of the lake of Thun, have been mentioned by Müller, the historian of Switzerland, who is of opinion, that, at the time of the invasions of barbarous conquerors, these parts may have afforded an asylum to the oppressed natives.
	www.arts.ualberta.ca /~dmiall/Traveltexts/Oberland08.htm (869 words)

	Aar (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Near the west end of that lake it receives its first important affluent, the Lütschine (left), and then runs across the swampy plain of the Bodoli, between Interlaken[?] (left) and Unterseen[?] (right), before again expanding in order to form Lake Thun[?].
		Near the west end of that lake it receives on the left the Kander[?], which has just before been joined by the Simme[?]; on flowing out[of the lake it passes Thun[?], and then circles the lofty bluff on which the town of Berne is built.
		The lake swallows the huge amounts of gravel and melted snow the river brings from the Alps and the former swamps are fruitful plains, the vegetable garden of Switzerland.
	www.wordlookup.net /aa/aar.html (489 words)

	Ringgenberg, Bernese Oberland (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		The village of Ringgenberg enjoys an enviable setting on the south-facing shore of Lake Brienz, with the most beautiful views of the distant Jungfrau region mountains.
		One major regular attraction is a ride on one of the lake’s pleasure steamers, all of which stop at Ringgenberg.
		This hotel is perfectly positioned with a clear view of Lake Brienz and the mountains beyond.
	www.lakes-mountains.co.uk /europe/swiss/ring.html (323 words)

	Boat Rides
		Brienz is a woodcarving center and looks a little bit like a large scale woodcarving, itself.
		At the other end of the lake is the city of Thun, reachable in two hours, by boat, if you don't get off at any of the other stops.
		From the grounds you have excellent views of the lake, the "Big Three" (Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau) in the distance, and the range immediately to the south.
	www.users.bigpond.com /franksoft/guide/Chapter5/boat.htm (1204 words)

	Holiday cottage in Bernese Lake District Switzerland (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Halfway between two lakes, the house is surrounded by woods and fields, with panoramic views of Jura mountains on one side.
		Lake Thun and Lake Brienz are surrounded by Alps and between them is the famous resort of Interlaken.
		Lake Geneva is bordered to the south by the French Alps and to the north by vineyards and the Jura mountains.
	www.holiday-rentals.com /Switzerland/holiday-cottage-Bernese-Lake-District/p6854.htm (1108 words)

	Vacation packages to Interlaken, Switzerland: EuroVacations.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Set between lakes Thun and Brienz (Thuner See and Brienzer See), beneath the north side of the 13,642-foot Jungfrau mountain, beautiful Interlaken, literally "the town between the lakes," is one of Switzerland's oldest and most popular summer vacation resorts.
		Lined with flower beds and hotels and affording breathtaking views of the mighty Jungfrau, the Höheweg is anchored on the east end by the remains of an Augustinian monastery, dating back 800 years, that launched development of the region.
		Start your scenic day with a ride on one of the Lake Brienz ferries from Interlaken Ost to the tiny landing at the base of Giessbach Falls.
	www.eurovacations.com /pages/ILove/interlakenvacationtravel.htm (720 words)

	Detailseite: Swiss Youthhostels
		Brienz lies at the upper end of the Lake of Brienz, surrounded by beautiful alpine scenery, which provides numerous, rewarding excursion destinations.
		Brienz is an ideal water-sports area in the Summer.
		The Youth Hostel in Brienz is not just a miniature holiday paradise in Summer, when guests can relax, play or go swimming, but also at quieter times of the year.
	www.youthhostel.ch /hosteldetails.html?&L=1&user_hostels_pi1[bez]=BRZ&cHash=2a71c33c48 (221 words)

	Interlaken, Switzerland - Villas International: Over 25000 Worldwide Vacation Rentals
		Flanked by Lake Thun and Lake Brienz, and nestled at the foot of the magnificent Jungfrau, Mönch, and Eiger mountains, Interlaken is the gateway to the Bernese Oberland.
		Interlaken, a bustling city set "between the lakes," is a destination in itself, with its attractive town center, Old World cafés and tearooms, and the Kursaal casino.
		Also close by are the picturesque villages of Spiez on Lake Thun and Iseltwald on Lake Brienz.
	www.villasintl.com /Europe/Switzerland/Interlaken/apartments_chalets (426 words)

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		The city of Thun lies 16 miles to the south of Bern along the shores of Lake Thun at the foot of the Emmental Mountains.
		The small town of Brienz at the other end of Lake Brienz is famous for its wood-carvings, which can be bought in every souvenir shop in the Oberland.
		Interlaken is ideally located in the center of the Bernese Oberland between the lakes of Thun and Brienz and at the foot of the world famous alpine peaks: Wetterhorn, Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau are the background scenery of the Grindelwald valley, known as "glacier village".
	www.agecon.uga.edu /~wacra/emmental.htm (1349 words)

	Italian Lake Highlights Fly-drive (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Then continue your tour along the shore of Lake Lucerne, past two smaller lakes before you reach the Brunig Pass (3300ft), a good place for a short break before descending again to Lake Brienz and Interlaken.
		When you reach Lake Maggiore, stop for a break at the Swiss resort of Locarno before continuing along the lake road to your lakeside destination.
		In the afternoon take a lake cruise, or hire bikes to ride the length of the lake on a special cycle track made from a disused railway.
	www.lakes-mountains.co.uk /europe/tours/flyd.html (1448 words)

	Bernese Oberland Switzerland
		From the romantic shores of Lake of Thun until the endless forests until the freezing cold in glaciers, one highlight follows the other.
		This small town lays between two lakes, Lake Thun and Lake Brienz and is at no distance from the triple peaks of the Jungfrau (4,158 metres), Mönch (4,099 m) and Eiger (3,970 m) mountains.
		Lake of Thun, in the very heart of Switzerland, enjoys a unique combination of lake and mountains.
	www.magicswitzerland.com /bernese_oberland.htm (636 words)

	Gemütlichkeit Travel Newsletter Hotel on Lake Brienz (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Though the low-key story holds one's interest for the full 75 minutes, it is the images of lake steamers gliding through morning mists, of forested vistas, craggy mountains, and scenes in and around the hotel, that stick in memory.
		As one might imagine, lake fish is the feature attraction and whether sauteed in butter and scattered with almond slices (Zanderfilet meuniére/CHF 32/$24), or in a hearty stew (Felchen Geschnetzeltes/CHF 32/$24), it is first-rate.
		The price of accommodations facing the lake is about 10% to 15% higher than those with a view to the mountains, but worth the additional expense.
	www.gemut.com /News.asp?NewsID=14 (1480 words)

	New Page 1 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		We went down further from the beautiful oberland to the bigger city of Interlaken, which means "between the two lakes".
		The Lake Brienz cruise came to the rescue after the weather letdown at M”nnlichen.
		Aboard the boat Jungfrau, which means 'young lady', we cruised the vast Lake Brienz in a breeze.
	www.rso.cornell.edu /malaysia/my44/brienzersee.htm (127 words)

	Switzerland vacation rental, Chalet Rosenweg, Brienz, Thunersee und Brienzersee, Berner Oberland (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		The holiday village Brienz, famous for its carving tradition, is situated at the Lake of Brienz between Interlaken (17 km / 10.5 miles) and Meiringen (12 km / 7.5 miles).
		The chalet is situated in a quiet neighbourhood on a sunny spot with a view over the Lake of Brienz and to the surrounding mountains.
		The open air swimming area in the Lake of Brienz is only 300 meters/0.2 miles away.
	www.holiday-home.ch /objekt_e.asp?OBJ=1402 (185 words)

	International Travel News: Brunig panoramic express (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		When you arrive beside Lugern's brown-tiled train station's panoramic train station restaurant terrace (2,467 feet), you see that this station is a higher-elevation duplicate of Giswil's, even to the profusely blooming flowers in planters on the flat of the roof.
		Brienz's remarkable complex of three stations rises from the lakeside.
		Your Brunig Panorama leaves Brienz along the lakefront and heads west into a tunnel that brings you back above the lake and past lakeside villages lining the road with typical Bernese Oberland houses beautified with characteristic overhanging eaves and balconies overflowing with flowers.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m3648/is_n11_v20/ai_17854587 (1314 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Around the lake are, next to little villages, mountains with watherfalls.
		The biggest village at the coast of the Lake of Brienz is Brienz.
		Brienz is exactly the same, as tourists expects it from Switzerland.
	www.greatestcities.com /go.bml?journal=mabs&itemid=33385&dir=next (83 words)

	Brienz, Switzerland - Brienz Travelogue :: BootsnAll Travel Network (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Brienz (map) is a little town located by the shore of Lake Brienz near Interlaken in the middle of Switzerland.
		There are a few restaurants in Brienz that we tried, but the service was poor and the food overpriced for what it was.
		With these mountains above, and the still waters of Lake Brienz aside, this was one of the most breath-taking views that I experienced on my trip.
	www.bootsnall.com /articles/00-01/brienz-switzerland.html (529 words)

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