The Grandhotel Giessbach, Switzerland
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Switzerland The Grandhotel Giessbach

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150 years ago – in 1875 – the Grandhotel Giessbach opened its doors. Designed by architect Horace Edouard Davinet, it quickly became a symbol of alpine elegance. The hotel is visible from Lake Brienz when you take the cruise. But still, there are various vantage points for this hotel.

Photography Tips

Find a spot and compose the hotel on the right side of your frame, and bring in the Alps in the background. On a clear day, the spot is illuminated by the sunshine during sunset.

Travel Information

The spot can be reached in many ways. By car, one can reach the hotel parking and then walk a bit to reach here. Alternatively, the spot can be hiked from the ferry terminal Giessbach See with a well-defined route. One can also take the funicular railway to reach the hotel, and then walk a bit to here.
Spot Type Outdoor
Crowd Factor Just a few people
Best Timing Sunset in summer
Sunrise & Sunset 05:31 - 21:25 | current local time: 13:47
Photo Themes Hotel Mountain

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