Brienz BRB — Attraction in Brienz (BE)

Last July we have been in Brienz and took the Brienz-Rothorn Train which is called BRB. The station is right in the center of Brienz, opposite the SBB train station. The staff was not really friendly to be honest, which I could not understand as it was in a time when all railway providers were suffering from lack of passengers due to Covid-19. However the trip to the top of the Rothorn was unique. We've enjoyed it very much to ride through forests, tunnels and huge fields with cows. Once arrived on the top we were blown away from the amazing view over the lake of Brienz. We had something to drink in the restaurant on the top and spend roughly an hour up there before taking the next traing back downhill. The train stops at a station during its ride from where you can hike up or down as you please. Great experience for anybody who wants to enjoy a not so expensive train ride in...

Worth paying for (especially if you get 50% off with SwissPass), fantastic scenery, one of the highlights of my trip. But there is a negative - the company has about 4 steam trains (great, as advertised) and 1 diesel train. The steam train is a little smoky but it’s the authentic traditional method. The diesel train produces choking diesel fumes which are very unpleasant and spoil the experience. If you’re on the diesel train try to sit far away from the engine. The company should replace the diesel train with a steam one, make it electric, or just run fewer trains. It’s possible to see the views and stand up to take photos even if you don’t get the best seats - but if you want to sit on the outside make sure to get to the station early to be at the front of the queue. The food in the restaurant at the top is OK but not great - typical...

Want to get lungs cancer? Be prepared to breathe stinking Diesel exhaust gases for one hour, up and down. The view is stunning, but the train is a shame for Switzerland. How is it not electric? People were covering their face in fabric due the exhaust of the locomotive. It poisons your lungs and makes the trip, that should be about enjoying the landscape, an aweful moment when you’ll just wish it to end asap. It’s the 21st century, such outdated and hazardous technologies should simply not exist anymore. Sorry but the train...