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Excursions with the BLS

The BLS area offers a large variety of inspiration and excursions, such as e-bike rides, hiking, winter activities and indoor attractions.

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The BLS regional railway takes you to the most beautiful and exciting destinations. Become inspired by the offers and ideas for the Bern region, but also for everywhere from Luzern to the Seeland region, from Solothurn to the Bernese Oberland, and as far as the Upper Valais and even Piedmont.

Summer Excursions

Two cyclists, visibly enjoying themselves, cycle along a country road. Surrounded by a picturesque hilly landscape and a clear blue sky, the picture epitomises active relaxation and enjoyment in nature.
A group of hikers march through a flowering meadow towards a wooded hillside under an expansive blue sky. The scene is imbued with the beauty of a clear day and the sense of adventure in nature.

In the summer, the Bern, Emmental, Oberaargau, Entlebuch and Willisau regions are a mecca for e-bike lovers. Tackling the rolling hills is the easiest thing in the world on an e-bike, and there's a large variety of exciting routes waiting to be discovered. If you prefer travelling on foot, you’ll find numerous hikes in the BLS area that are easily accessible by public transport. And the many different museums are worth a visit in any weather.

Winter Excursions

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The picture shows two people walking with snowshoes over a snow-covered hilly landscape. The sun is high in the sky and bathes the scenery in a radiant light. In the background is a vast winter landscape with rolling hills, snow-covered forests and a distant mountain range blurred by the haze. The atmosphere is idyllic and tranquil, perfect for a winter outdoor activity. The people are wrapped up warm and obviously enjoying nature.

In addition to the many indoor activities and museums, the untouched winter landscape is the main attraction in the BLS area in the wintertime. Various ski areas offer attractive winter activities. And the Bernese Oberland, Oberwallis, Emmental, Oberaargau, Entlebuch and Willisau regions with their countless, partially signposted trails are a snowshoeing and winter hiking paradise.

Useful information

  • Canton of Bern
  • Indoor
  • Outdoor
  • Relaxing
  • Active
  • Land
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  • E-bike
  • Walking
  • Hiking
  • Cross-country skiing
  • Snowshoeing
  • Ice skating
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