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Kursaal Bern

The Kursaal Bern has a wide range of congress facilities in Bern – 28 versatile rooms for every event.

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Closure of the Kornhaus Bridge from February 17, 2025. A modified traffic route will be in effect.
Access via the Bern-Wankdorf motorway exit remains unchanged. From Bern Railway Station, the replacement bus 9A runs towards Viktoriaplatz. From there, it is 260 meters to the Swissôtel Kursaal Bern.

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The Kursaal Bern is characterised by its unique diversity: From the Swissôtel Kursaal Bern (4-star superior) and two restaurants to the Grand Casino Kursaal Bern and the congress centre. All of this is under one roof, in a central location and with a magnificent view of Bern's old town and the Alps.

As an important congress and cultural centre in the Swiss Plateau, the Kursaal Bern offers 28 meeting, seminar and congress rooms for national and international events. All rooms are equipped with state-of-the-art technology and infrastructure.

One-of-a-kind venues

Around 1'400 people can celebrate, party, dance and meet in the legendary Arena event hall and the 2'000 square metre Forum. The oval floor plan of the Arena is predestined for large events and the stage can be customised in terms of shape, height and size. The spacious forum offers a unique platform for receptions, drinks receptions and exhibitions - above the rooftops of the city with a clear view of the city and the mountains. Other rooms can be used in a variety of ways: Product presentations, seminars and small congresses find a suitable, daylight-bright platform here.

Overview:

  • 28 modern, multi-functional event rooms

  • 4-star superior hotel with 163 rooms and a gym

  • Two restaurants, a seasonal rooftop concept

  • Grand Casino

  • Professional event support and supervision from A to Z

  • Centrally located

  • Free Wi-Fi in the entire building

  • Free “Bern Ticket” for the public transport system (only for hotel guests)

  • Own tram station «Kursaal»

  • On-site underground parking garage with charging stations for electric cars

  • Physical and digital events possible

Location

Kursaal Bern
Kornhausstrasse 3
3013 Bern

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Useful information

  • City of Bern
  • Number of participants
  • Convention
  • Congress
  • Trade fair
  • Conference
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  • Company event
  • Team event
  • Private events (weddings, celebrations)
  • Swisstainable Level III leading
  • MyClimate
  • Outdoors
  • Historical
  • Classical
  • Modern
  • Rooftop terrace, outdoor area
  • On-site accommodation
  • Garden, courtyard
  • Meeting and conference rooms
  • Arena
  • Freight elevator
  • WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Natural light
  • Possible to darken room
  • Elevator
  • In-house catering
  • In-house restaurant
  • Year-round
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  • Autumn
  • Winter

Rooms and capacities

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Kursaal Arena

  • Capacity1357 persons
  • Area800 m2
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Kursaal Forum

  • Capacity1357 persons
  • Area1719 m2
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Szenario 1

  • Capacity144 persons
  • Area126 m2
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Szenario 2

  • Capacity260 persons
  • Area227 m2
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Szenario 1+2

  • Capacity404 persons
  • Area355 m2
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Panorama 1

  • Capacity125 persons
  • Area136 m2
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Panorama 2

  • Capacity48 persons
  • Area57 m2
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Panorama 3

  • Capacity48 persons
  • Area57 m2
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Panorama 4

  • Capacity60 persons
  • Area79 m2
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Panorama 5

  • Capacity10 persons
  • Area22 m2
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Panorama 6

  • Capacity40 persons
  • Area50 m2
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Panorama 7

  • Capacity96 persons
  • Area72 m2
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Panorama 2+3

  • Capacity112 persons
  • Area115 m2
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Panorama 3+4

  • Capacity129 persons
  • Area137 m2
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Panorama 2-4

  • Capacity199 persons
  • Area195 m2
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Aare

  • Capacity298 persons
  • Area374 m2
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Aare Foyer

  • Capacity204 persons
  • Area285 m2
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Aare Foyer 1-2

  • Capacity308 persons
  • Area419 m2
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Aare 1

  • Capacity63 persons
  • Area66 m2
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Aare 2

  • Capacity63 persons
  • Area68 m2
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Aare 1+2

  • Capacity148 persons
  • Area134 m2
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Garten 2

  • Capacity110 persons
  • Area121 m2
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Garten 3

  • Capacity40 persons
  • Area53 m2
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Garten 4

  • Capacity40 persons
  • Area53 m2
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Garten 3+4

  • Capacity100 persons
  • Area106 m2
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Garten 5

  • Capacity40 persons
  • Area53 m2
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Garten 6

  • Capacity80 persons
  • Area85 m2
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Garten 5+6

  • Capacity140 persons
  • Area138 m2
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Atrium 1

  • Capacity12 persons
  • Area43 m2
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Atrium 2

  • Capacity8 persons
  • Area21 m2
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Atrium 3

  • Capacity8 persons
  • Area18 m2
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Atrium 4

  • Capacity8 persons
  • Area18 m2
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Atrium 5

  • Capacity8 persons
  • Area21 m2
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Atrium 6

  • Capacity12 persons
  • Area43 m2
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Atrium 7

  • Capacity10 persons
  • Area23 m2
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Alpha

  • Capacity14 persons
  • Area60 m2
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Opus

  • Capacity14 persons
  • Area60 m2
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Forum Platz

  • Capacity150 persons
  • Area510 m2
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Forum Terrasse

  • Capacity200 persons
  • Area393 m2
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Meridiano

  • Capacity66 persons
  • Area100 m2
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Panorama Foyer

  • Capacity65 persons
  • Area190 m2
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Panorama Terrasse

  • Capacity130 persons
  • Area244.5 m2