If your kids love wooden toys (and cows 🐄), a stay at the Bretterhotel is pure Swiss magic. It’s part of the Trauffer Switzerland experience, home to the famous hand-carved wooden cows that have been made in Brienz for generations.

• The hotel: Modern wooden design with a cozy, alpine feel. Family rooms are spacious, and many have lake or mountain views.

• For kids: Right on-site you’ll find the Trauffer World of Experiences—a hands-on museum where kids can paint their own wooden cows, explore interactive exhibits, and watch how the toys are made. There’s also a big playground and animals outside.

• For parents: A stylish bar, good restaurant with local specialties, and easy access to the village of Brienz and Lake Brienz.

• Why it’s special: Staying here is more than just a hotel—it’s like living inside one of Switzerland’s most iconic traditions. Plus, Brienz is a great base for day trips to Giessbach Falls, Ballenberg Open-Air Museum, and the Brunngasse “most beautiful street in Europe.”

The restaurant has a great kids menu - it's all you can eat and the price is based on the kids age!

👉 If you want a hotel that doubles as an experience for kids, the Bretterhotel is hard to beat. It’s equal parts fun, cultural, and family-friendly.