From April 12 to 17, Giessbach will don its festive attire. In 1875—150 years ago—the Grandhotel Giessbach, designed by architect Horace Edouard Davinet, opened its doors. A major event, to be celebrated in grand style!

In the lower parking area, a charming garden restaurant will be set up, reminiscent of the historic beer hall that once existed. On the former tennis court, the Brienz School of Woodcarving will host live carving demonstrations. Traditional games such as bowling, pétanque, croquet, and ring tossing will invite visitors to enjoy themselves on the lawn in front of the Giessbach chalet, while a beautiful carousel will delight children. Historical objects from Giessbach, along with writings and photographs, will be exhibited in the hotel. Our historians, staff, and friends of Giessbach will offer fascinating guided tours. There will be dancing, music, storytelling, and plenty of wonder!

During the anniversary week, guests will arrive comfortably by boat or train or can park their cars in the forest parking lot, from where a shuttle will take them to the hotel. During this period, the area around the hotel Giessbach will be closed to cars.

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Thursday, 17th April 2025
All day: Exhibition "Giessbach Archive" at the hotel
All day: Outdoor games – Croquet, Pétanque, Bowling, Stacking Tower Game, and more

09:30 AM - 03:00 PM: Children's carousel
08:30 AM - 12:00 PM & 01:30 PM - 03:00 PM: Live wood carving by the Brienz School of Wood Sculpture (former tennis court & waterfall)
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM: Garden tour with landscape gardener Birgit Siemens (limited spots)
11:00 AM - 03:00 PM: Giessbach garden restaurant
02:00 PM - 03:30 PM: Tour with Vera Weber: "Giessbach – My Memories" (limited spots)
02:30 PM - 04:30 PM: Coffee & cake with the hotel's pianist in Salon Davinet (CHF 15.00 per person, flat rate)


Important Notice:
From 10th April 12:00 PM until 17th April 06:00 PM, all vehicles must be parked exclusively at the forest parking lot. A shuttle service will transport hotel guests with the luggage directly to the hotel. On 10th & 11th April setup for the anniversary week will take place.

We recommend arriving by boat and funicular for an authentic experience.