Where does the Wood Sculpture Symposium take place?
The symposium will take place at Cholplatz and the lakeside promenade in Brienz. The sculptor's workplaces are located along the lakeside promenade from the boat station to Cholplatz.
Travelling by public transport
Cholplatz is approx. 5 minutes' walk from Brienz railway station. Timetable: sbb.ch
Travelling by boat
Cholplatz is approx. 5 minutes' walk from Brienz from the boat station in Brienz.
Timetable: bls-schiff.ch
Travelling by car
The parking spaces (Brienz cinema, boat station and Brienz Rothorn Bahn parking) are just a few minutes' walk away.
Is the visit subject to a fee?
No, the visit to the symposium in Brienz is free of charge, as well as the daily entertainment programs.
Would you like to support our symposium?
Which wood sculptors will be carving at the symposium?
At the Wood Sculpture Symposium 2025, ... wood sculptors from ... countries will participate.
Which music acts will perform?
Tuesday, 1st July 2025 | 8pm
- Yodeling club Brienz
- Music Society Brienzwiler
- Alphorn players & flag bearers
Wednesday, 2nd July 2025 | 8.15pm
- The Woodgies
Thursday, 3rd July 2025 | 8.30pm
- hardhat
- Husgmacht
Friday, 4th July 2025 | 8.30pm
- Valentino Vivace
- DJ Quincy
Saturday, 5th July 2025 | 8.30pm
- To Athena
- DJ Quincy
Are there catering options on site?
There is a daily festival catering at Cholplatz, with changing daily menu and a bar.
Festival catering open from 9am to 12am
Bar open from 4pm to 12am
Will the event take place despite bad weather?
The Wood Sculpture Symposium Brienz will take place even if it rains. In case of a storm, the organizing team will decide whether the event will continue. Current information can be found on our social media channels.
Is the site accessible for strollers and wheelchairs?
The lakeside promenade and Cholplatz are stroller-friendly and wheelchair accessible (with pebbles).
