1 Houses for sale in Brienz (BE)

Brienz is a village and municipality on the northern shore of Lake Brienz, at the foot of the Brienzer Rothorn mountain, and in the Bernese Oberland region of Switzerland. Besides the village of Brienz, the municipality includes the settlements of Kienholz and Axalp.

Canton: Bern
Area: 48.1 km²

Population

3'256residents

Median taxable income

CHF 58'560

Vacancy

1.02%

Foreign residents

15.8%

Dwellings

2'745

Jobs (FTE)

1'523

Tax multiplier

175%

Land use across the commune

Every 100 × 100 m of Brienz (BE), coloured by how it's used. Drawn from the BFS Arealstatistik 2025 release — the most recent nationwide snapshot.

Source BFS Arealstatistik

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Jobs & economy

1'523 full-time-equivalent jobs across 299 businesses — services make up 65% of employment, industry 28% (2018).

Source BFS STATENT

1'523FTE total

Primary7.0%

Secondary28.4%

Tertiary64.6%

Land use

5% built-up, 39% agricultural, 34% forest. Measured across 4'815 hectares (2018).

Source BFS Arealstatistik

Settlement6.5%

Agriculture49.8%

Forest43.7%

Water0.0%

Election Results

SVP led the 2023 National Council election with 37.3%, ahead of SP at 16.7%.

Source BFS

SVP

37.3%−1.4 pp

16.7%+4.3 pp

FDP

9.3%+0.3 pp

GLP

9.2%+1.7 pp

Grüne

7.6%−4.2 pp

EDU

6.4%+1.0 pp

Mitte

5.9%

Others

3.1%

2023 vs 2019

Primary / second-home mix

62.2% of dwellings are primary residences; 37.8% are second homes (2026). The Zweitwohnungsgesetz applies here — new second-home construction is restricted.

Source BFS

Primary residences62.2%

Second homes37.8%

Second-home quota > 20% — Zweitwohnungsgesetz applies

Climate data

Annual mean 8.7°C with 1'341 mm of rain. Warmest in July (17.9°C), coldest in January (-1.1°C). Station: Meiringen, 589 m.

Source MeteoSchweiz

8.7°C

Annual mean

Mean 8.7°C

Rain 1341 mm

Meiringen · 589 m.a.s.l. · 1991–2020 normals

Warming trend

Mean annual temperature at Meiringen has risen by +2.1°C between the first 30 observed years (1890–1919) and the most recent (1996–2025).

Source MeteoSchweiz NBCN

+2.1°C

mean 1996–2025 vs. 1890–1919

Meiringen · 589 m.a.s.l. · 1890–2025

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Frequently asked questions

How many houses are available to buy in Brienz (BE)?

1 houses are currently listed to buy in Brienz (BE) on Homematch. The selection updates throughout the day as agencies publish new listings.

Which canton is Brienz (BE) in?

Brienz (BE) is located in the canton of Bern.

What is the population of Brienz (BE)?

Brienz (BE) has approximately 3'256 residents.

What is the municipal tax multiplier (Steuerfuss) in Brienz (BE)?

The municipal tax multiplier (Steuerfuss) in Brienz (BE) is 175% of the cantonal base rate. Note: this is a multiplier of the cantonal income tax, not an effective tax rate.