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Where the Alps Meet the Lake

A warm, well-equipped apartment at Hauptstrasse 16A in Oberried am Brienzersee, Switzerland — for up to five guests seeking quiet, water, and mountain air.

Situated at Hauptstrasse 16A in Oberried am Brienzersee, this apartment sits directly along the village's main road, with the turquoise waters of Lake Brienz only moments away.

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A Lakeside Apartment in the Heart of the Bernese Oberland

Situated at Hauptstrasse 16A in Oberried am Brienzersee, this apartment sits directly along the village's main road, with the turquoise waters of Lake Brienz only moments away. The setting is quintessentially Swiss: timber-framed architecture, the low sound of the lake, and a mountain backdrop that shifts colour through the day. The private entrance and deck give the space a genuine sense of independence within the building, while the surrounding village retains the pace and character of a working lakeside community rather than a tourist showpiece.

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Inside, the apartment is stocked to a practical and generous standard. The kitchen carries the full range a self-catering guest needs — oven, microwave, toaster, fridge, water kettle, wine glasses, pots and pans, crockery and cutlery — so long days out on the Brienzersee or in the surrounding mountains can end with a proper home-cooked meal. A dining table anchors the living space, and a washer and dryer mean longer stays are just as comfortable as short breaks. Details like a hair dryer, linens and towels provided, and a baby high chair reflect the kind of thought that makes a stay genuinely smooth.

Oberried am Brienzersee is a small commune on the southern shore of Lake Brienz, roughly midway between Interlaken and Meiringen. The village is quiet without being isolated — a supermarket, local restaurants, and the lake promenade are all within easy reach on foot or by the frequent regional train. Free parking is available on the street, making it equally convenient for guests arriving by car from other parts of Switzerland or across the border.

Check-in is available from 15:30 and is managed via contactless check-in, with a straightforward online process and document upload completed in advance. Check-out is by 10:00. Pets are welcome, and the private deck is available for outdoor use throughout the stay.

Everything You Need, Nothing Unnecessary

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Washer

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Coffee maker

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Linens provided

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Towels provided

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Cooking basics

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Portable fans

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Portable fans

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WiFi

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TV

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Dryer

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Smoke detector

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Ventilation fan

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Ceiling fan

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Hair dryer

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Microwave

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Toaster

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Fridge

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Dining table

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Alarm system

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Body wash

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Hot water

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Air filter

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Wine glasses

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Baby high chair

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Heating

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Fire extinguisher

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Oven

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Hangers

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Crockery and cutlery

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Pots and pans

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Contactless check-in

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Laundromat nearby

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Mosquito net

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Free parking on street

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Deck/patio

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Private entrance

Comfortable, Practical, Well-Considered

Sleeping Quarters

Sleeps up to 5 guests · linens provided

The sleeping areas are set up comfortably for up to five guests, with fresh linens provided throughout. Ceiling and portable fans keep the rooms well-ventilated through warmer months.

Fully Equipped Kitchen

Oven · fridge · full crockery and cookware

Stocked with oven, microwave, toaster, fridge, water kettle, wine glasses, pots and pans, and full crockery and cutlery. Everything required for anything from a quick breakfast to a proper dinner.

Living and Dining Area

Dining table · TV · WiFi

A central dining table seats the full group, with a television and reliable WiFi making the space equally suited to an evening in or a working afternoon between excursions.

Private Deck

Outdoor space · mountain and lake setting

The private deck extends the living space outdoors, catching afternoon light and the ambient sounds of Oberried am Brienzersee — water, birds, and the quiet of the valley.

Laundry Room

Washer · dryer · Laundromat nearby

An in-unit washer and dryer handle the practical side of longer stays, with an additional laundromat nearby for overflow needs. Hangers are provided throughout.

Days Shaped by Water and Mountain

You arrive at Hauptstrasse 16A through the private entrance, setting bags down in a space that already feels sorted — linens on the beds, the fridge ready to fill, the deck catching the last of the afternoon light off Lake Brienz. The contactless check-in means you move at your own pace, without waiting on anyone.

Mornings here tend to follow the light. Coffee brews in the kitchen while the lake surface shifts from grey to green outside. Breakfast at the dining table, then a decision: do you walk the shoreline path toward Brienz, or take the train the other direction to Interlaken? The regional rail stops nearby, so neither requires a car. On slower days, the deck is enough — a chair, the view, the sound of water and occasional bells from the hillside.

Afternoons on Brienzersee reward those who spend time on the water. Boat hire and swimming spots are accessible from Oberried am Brienzersee itself. The lake temperature in summer is cold enough to feel restorative rather than comfortable, and the colour — that particular deep turquoise from glacial melt — is unlike most other Alpine lakes. Return to the apartment, use the washer and dryer if needed, and take advantage of the full kitchen to prepare an evening meal with ingredients picked up from the nearby village supermarket.

Evenings on the deck as the valley dims and the mountains hold the last light are genuinely unhurried. Quiet hours begin at 22:00, which in practice matches the natural rhythm of the place — the village settles early, the lake goes still, and the air carries that particular cold clarity that only comes at altitude.

Oberried am Brienzersee, Switzerland

Lake Brienz Swimming Area

Lake Brienz Swimming Area

6 minutes by foot

The glacially fed turquoise waters of Lake Brienz are among the cleanest in Switzerland, with a designated swimming area accessible directly from the village of Oberried am Brienzersee.

Giessbach Falls

Giessbach Falls

15 minutes by boat

A spectacular multi-tiered waterfall dropping directly to the lake's edge, reached by the historic funicular railway and surrounded by forested gorge paths worth several hours of exploration.

Brienz Village and Woodcarving Museum

Brienz Village and Woodcarving Museum

10 minutes by car or train

The lakeside town of Brienz is known across Switzerland for its woodcarving tradition. The open-air museum and artisan workshops offer a genuine look at the craft still practised here today.

Ballenberg Open Air Museum

Ballenberg Open Air Museum

20 minutes by car

One of Switzerland's largest open-air museums, Ballenberg preserves historic rural buildings from across the country on a sprawling hillside site just above Oberried am Brienzersee.

Life on the Shores of Lake Brienz

A Morning Walk Along the Brienzersee Shore
June 2026 · 4 min read

A Morning Walk Along the Brienzersee Shore

The southern shore path between Oberried am Brienzersee and Brienz is at its best before 9am, when the water is flat, the light is low, and the only other people out are locals walking dogs and heading to work.

Getting to Giessbach Without the Crowds
July 2026 · 5 min read

Getting to Giessbach Without the Crowds

Most visitors arrive by the tourist ferry. But from Oberried am Brienzersee, the falls are reachable by a short boat crossing or a longer forest trail that delivers you to the base before the day heats up.

Why Ballenberg Deserves a Full Day
August 2026 · 6 min read

Why Ballenberg Deserves a Full Day

Switzerland's largest open-air museum sits just above Lake Brienz and holds over 100 historic buildings moved here from across the country. A slow afternoon among farmhouses, forges, and working demonstrations is quietly remarkable.

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