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The picture shows the Bundeshaus in Bern, Switzerland, during a night-time light show. The façade of the building is illuminated with artistic projections, including images of giraffes and other animals, creating a vivid and magical scene. A large crowd has gathered in front of the Federal Palace to admire the impressive light show and take photos of the projections. The event takes place in a festive atmosphere and emphasises the architectural beauty of the Bundeshaus by transforming it into a living work of art.

Rendez-vous Bundesplatz

Around the world in 30 minutes? Rendez-vous Bundesplatz makes it happen. Every year, the unique spectacle captivates audiences in the federal city with a different audiovisual programme. And this year’s edition is extra special.
18October 2025
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22November 2025
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From 18 October to 22 November, the Bundeshaus (Parliament Building) is transformed into a giant screen and its sandstone façade comes to life in the 30-minute light and sound extravaganza that is Rendez-vous Bundesplatz. This year and for the first time ever, the show will be accompanied by live music and singing. It is shown three times a day, at 7 p.m., 8 p.m. and 9 p.m., every day of the week and is free of charge. 

The picture shows a visualisation of the Federal Palace with the projection of this year's light spectacle on the theme of "Voyage", in which the Federal Palace is transformed into an impressive canvas.
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“Voyage”: around the world in 30 minutes

A visit to the most important sights is an essential part of the itinerary of any city break. This unique journey around the world will take you from Bern to the Eiffel Tower in Paris and the Pyramids of Giza, the Taj Mahal in India, the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro and beyond. The right mode of transportation is of course essential, and so the Bundeshaus (Federal Palace) takes on the form of a historic hot-air balloon, a steam locomotive, and finally a sailing ship to reach the impressive locations. And, for the first time ever, various sequences of the audiovisual show will be accompanied by live music and singing, arranged by the Swiss musical collective Take This.

Destination: everywhere

Getting there

The best way to get to Bundesplatz is by public transport. Tram lines 6, 7 and 8 run from Bern railway station to the stop “Bärenplatz”, which is only a stone's throw from Bundesplatz.

You can also walk from the railway station; it only takes five minutes.

Guided city tours

There are many exciting city tours in Bern running alongside the month-long spectacle. Round off the evening with additional off-screen sightseeing and Bernese stories with experienced tour guides. The City tour “Night Watchman” and the “Spooky Bern” tour, for example, are perfect for those moody autumn evenings.

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Eine junge Familie steht vor einem kleinen Bergsee inmitten der eindrucksvollen Landschaft des Naturparks Gantrisch. Die warmen Sonnenstrahlen des Spätsommers tauchen die Szene in goldenes Licht. Die Kinder sind neugierig, der Blick geht in die Ferne – auf Gipfel, Wälder und Felsen. Es liegt ein Gefühl von Freiheit und Verbundenheit in der Luft, das nur ein Tag in den Bergen schenken kann. Die Ruhe des Ortes, das klare Wasser und die majestätische Kulisse schaffen einen Moment zum Durchatmen – ganz nah und doch fern vom Alltag.

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