Renovation of Brienz station building from 2025 to 2026.
The historic Brienz railway station building is undergoing extensive renovation to make it fit for the future. In addition to the energy-efficient renovation of the façade and modern building services, an expanded travel center is being created that will now also combine the services of Swiss Post, BLS Schifffahrt, and Brienz Rothorn Bahn. This is an important step toward greater comfort, sustainability, and service quality at Brienz railway station.
The historic Brienz railway station building is undergoing extensive renovation to make it fit for the future. In addition to the energy-efficient renovation of the façade and modern building services, an expanded travel center is being created that will now also combine the services of Swiss Post, BLS Schifffahrt, and Brienz Rothorn Bahn. This is an important step toward greater comfort, sustainability, and service quality at Brienz railway station.
Initial situation
The station building and annex date back to the construction of the Brünig Railway in 1888. Zentralbahn will renovate and modernize both buildings over the coming months in order to maintain the infrastructure in the long term.
At the same time, the range of services offered at the travel center will be expanded. In addition to the services offered by Zentralbahn, the ground floor of the station building will now also house the services of Swiss Post, BLS Schifffahrt, and Brienz Rothorn Bahn.
Objective of the construction project
- The façade and building services will be renovated to improve energy efficiency.
- The ground floor, which houses the travel center, will be renovated.
- The goods shed will be given a new roof with a photovoltaic system.
- The range of services offered at the travel center will be expanded (post office, BLS Schifffahrt, Brienz Rothorn Bahn).
Construction schedule
Preliminary work: May 2025 and August to September 2025
- Demolition of snack bar in annex building
- Construction and installation of temporary facilities (travel center and restroom facilities)
- Excavation work on platform 1
Main work: Mid-September 2025 to July 2026
- Renovation of the facade
- Renovation of interior fittings
- Installation of photovoltaic system
- Expansion of travel center
- Conversion of toilet facilities
- Recommissioning of toilet facilities (from December 2025)
Follow-up work will be carried out until the end of 2026
- Completion work
- Reopening of travel center
Restrictions and inconveniences
Zentralbahn is committed to ensuring smooth operations for all passengers. However, due to the construction work, restrictions and inconveniences are unavoidable.
Access
To ensure smooth operations, the platform facilities will remain in use throughout the construction period and will be clearly signposted. The aim is to minimize the impact on local residents and passengers and to limit the duration of the disruption.
The travel center and restroom facilities will not be accessible during the main construction work and will be relocated to temporary facilities during this time.
Immissions/construction noise
Construction work will take place Monday through Friday between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. During this time, some noisy work will be unavoidable. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Rail traffic disruption
There will be no restrictions on rail traffic. Access to the platform area will be restricted in some areas.
Links to third-party projects:
Go to the page “Brienz – Relocation of bus stops on Bahnhofplatz / Start of construction”
Go to the page “Brienz: Relocation of bus stops on Bahnhofplatz”