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Welcome to Bern

Visit some of the most beautiful Christmas markets in Switzerland, enjoy the finest mulled wine and punch and look forward to unique winter experiences. The Christmas season in Bern makes eyes sparkle and puts a smile on the faces of children, young people and adults alike.

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Current and cool: here are our top tips for everything that’s going on in and around Bern at the moment. We’ve got offers and highlights to suit every taste and weather.

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Looking for inspiration for the current events in Bern? No problem, this is where you will find information about the top events in the region – from the “Zibelemärit” (onion market) to the Gurtenfestival and the Slowup.

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What to do in Bern

Sporting activities, cultural events, fun for the whole family or a shopping tour with friends: Bern is overflowing with sights and activities for every taste

The picture shows Bern in the morning mist, while smoke rises from chimneys. The old town with its bridges and the snow-covered Alps behind it create a picturesque, peaceful atmosphere that radiates calm and serenity.
The picture shows a group of people listening to a city guide on the Bundesplatz in front of the Bundeshaus in Bern. The sun casts soft shadows and creates a relaxed, attentive atmosphere, while the listeners, wrapped in warm clothing, appear interested and curious. The atmosphere is calm and culturally enriching.
Bern's Old City
The panorama of Bern shows the imposing cathedral, which rises against the picturesque backdrop of the Swiss Alps, in a moment of peaceful clarity.
The picture shows the detailed, vivid portal of Bern Cathedral, which tells stories carved in stone, a silent witness to Z's faith and craftsmanship.
Bernese Minster
The picture shows the Zytglogge, a landmark of the city of Bern in Switzerland. It is a medieval tower with a large clock that still works. A large Swiss flag flies in front of the tower and a few people can be seen on the street.
Zytglogge (Clock Tower)
Against the blue evening backdrop, the Federal Palace in Bern, framed by dancing fountains, offers a picture full of grandeur and peaceful elegance.
The Federal Palace in Bern is illuminated by the evening sun, creating a calm, dignified atmosphere as people enjoy the square in front of it.
Parliament Building and Parliament Square
The picture shows the sunny outdoor area of the Museum of Communication, where bright red chairs are scattered in a green garden. The quiet, relaxed place invites visitors to linger. In the background is an installation with a rotating neon sign.
The exhibition at the Museum of Communication pulsates with life; visitors interact playfully and curiously explore the diverse exhibits.
Museum of Communication
In the blue hour, Bern is cloaked in a mystical light, while the snow blankets the city in silence and the cathedral rises proudly into the night sky, a scene of quiet splendour.
Rose Garden
The picture shows a room with historical flair, decorated with a large photo of Albert Einstein and exhibits. The mood is thoughtful and educational.
The photo shows a stylishly decorated, historic-looking room with wallpaper, a chandelier and traditional furniture. Soft light falls through the window, creating a warm, inviting atmosphere.
Einstein House
The picture shows the cathedral platform in Bern under bright sunlight breaking through the leaves of the trees, creating an autumnal mood. People stroll along relaxed, enjoying the warmth and the play of light and shadow, which creates a peaceful, lively atmosphere.
The cathedral platform in Bern has a relaxed atmosphere; people stroll and enjoy the sun, while the historic Mattelift bears witness to the city's history.
Minster Terrace
The Zentrum Paul Klee, embedded in an autumnal scene with people on the move, radiates an atmosphere of culture and liveliness.
In a bright, friendly gallery, a family looks with interest at an exhibition on Paul Klee. The attentive attitude and curious glances show reverence and fascination for the art.
Zentrum Paul Klee
The photo shows Gurten Park, nestled in lush greenery, with an elegant building at its centre. The mood is idyllic and tranquil, with a picturesque mountain backdrop that conveys an atmosphere of natural beauty and peace.
The photo shows a breathtaking sunset on the Gurten with a sky in vibrant shades of pink and purple over a landscape of rolling hills, partly shrouded in mist, and a majestic mountain range in the background. A tree on the right of the picture is silhouetted against the colourful sky and the path in the foreground leads the eye into this peaceful scene.
The Gurten, Bern’s Local Mountain
Three puffins stand close together on a wooden beam, surrounded by delicate flowers and grasses, two of them almost touching, a picture of sociable bird life.
Two visitors are fascinated by the animals in Bern Zoo, Dählhölzli + BärenPark, surrounded by lush greenery, which conveys a feeling of discovery and closeness to nature.
Bern Animal Park, Dählhölzli + BearPark
The Bernisches Historisches Museum in Bern presents itself in majestic tranquillity, embedded in greenery, as a guardian of the stories and treasures of the past, a place full of knowledge and cultural grandeur.
The picture shows an impressive, modern exhibition installation in the Bernisches Historisches Museum, which creates a fascinating, almost floating atmosphere with a multitude of floating screens showing iconic images of Albert Einstein.
Bern History Museum
The photo shows two people taking a walk through the Botanical Gardens in Bern.
The picture shows two people sitting relaxed on a bench in the Botanical Gardens in Bern, surrounded by lush vegetation. They are engrossed in a conversation, their smiling faces and turned postures radiating a warm and friendly atmosphere.
The Botanical Garden of the University of Bern
The photo shows the Alpine Museum in sunny weather, which inspires cheerfulness and interest in the mountain world. The Swiss flag flies proudly next to a vivid image of the Matterhorn.
The picture shows a school class on a guided tour of the Apline Museum of Switzerland, focussed on a three-dimensional mountain model. A teacher explains while the children listen and watch attentively. The foreground is in focus, while the group in the background is slightly blurred, conveying a concentrated and instructive mood.
ALPS Swiss Alpine Museum
The picture shows a group of people taking part in a guided tour of the city, recognisable by the guide standing in front and speaking. They are in a square in Bern with historic buildings, including a tower with a clock. Despite the renovation work being carried out on one of the buildings, which is surrounded by scaffolding, the square is bustling with activity. The participants, who are dressed warmly, suggest that it may be autumn or spring. The atmosphere seems curious and relaxed.
Käfigturm (Prison Tower)
The picture shows two people chatting at the edge of the fountain; Kramgasse in Bern with the famous Zytglogge tower can be seen in the background.
Bern, City of Fountains
Dawn settles over Bern and bathes the city in a soft light, while wafts of mist enchant the picturesque scene around the cathedral and the historic buildings.

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Discover the region of Bern

Visit whenever you want: in the height of summer, in the depths of winter, in torrential rain or in the blistering heat – the region of Bern always has an adventure or relaxing activity in store for you, no matter the weather.

Two people look at the snow-covered city of Bern from the Rosengarten. One is holding a map and pointing out sights, while the other listens attentively. They are enveloped in the silence of a snow-covered landscape, the outline of the cathedral in the background, an image of discovery and admiration of the city's winter beauty.
Bern
Burgdorf Castle rises gracefully above the town, nestled in the twilight, and conveys a sense of historical dignity and quiet vigilance.
Emmental
The picture shows a snow-covered log cabin in the foreground, with the imposing, sunlit peaks of the Gantrisch mountains in the background. The peaceful scene radiates tranquillity and the stillness of a fresh winter landscape.
Gantrisch Nature Park
The aerial view shows the majestic Laupen Castle, surrounded by lush greenery and rolling hills. The robust walls and pointed towers radiate strength, while the peaceful panorama conveys a sense of timeless tranquillity and permanence.
Litte Town and Castle of Laupen
The picture shows the hilly landscape from the Huttwil vantage point in Oberaargau. The picturesque village lies under a clear sky, surrounded by green meadows and trees. The peaceful atmosphere conveys tranquillity and harmony, the vastness invites you to linger.
Oberaargau

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