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Autumn in Bern
Falling for fall: In the autumn weather, you’ll see the colourful leaves on the trees dancing more wildly than newlyweds in a wedding snapshot. Here’s what Bern has to offer in the season of vibrant colours and golden light.
Outdoor activities
Autumn in Bern lures us outside with its captivating variety of colours and activities, be it a walk or hike among the autumnal trees with a view of the Bernese Alps, “Velööle” (riding your bike) in pleasant autumn temperatures, or a gripping guided city tour.
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Walking and hiking
Be it running shoes, trekking sandals or hiking boots: Bern has the right nature exploration route for every type of footwear and fitness level. The region boasts first-class views of the Bernese Alps and the famous mountain trio Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. Be it a leisurely stroll along the water in the Oberaargau region or a hike through the rolling hills of the Emmental valley – with vibrant autumn colours as a backdrop, any excursion will be picture perfect.
A sea of colours: in autumn, the forests in and around Bern are splendid. MySwitzerland’s foliage map shows where and when you can expect the trees to be at their most colourful.
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Before you go, make sure you check the difficulty level of your hiking route and that your equipment is adequate.
Cycling in autumn
A great way to discover the Bern region: hop on a bike! We want to explore all of the ten highlight routes and their local features. The best thing about a bike tour, be it on an e-bike, gravel bike, road bike or a mountain bike? The feeling of the gentle autumn breeze in your hair – or, even better, as swift tailwind.
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City tour “E Ligu Lehm – the Matte Neighbourhood”
“Tunz mer e Ligu Lehm” – that’s how you ask for a slice of bread in Bern’s Matte neighbourhood. The expression is not in the melodic Bernese dialect, but in a sociolect called “Matteänglisch” (Matte English). The fascinating tour “"E Ligu Lehm – the Matte Neighbourhood” revolves around the unique speak and wicked past of Bern’s oldest neighbourhood. In the past, the Matte on the banks of the Aare River was a hub for merchants and home to the working class. Today, you’ll find many small businesses from flower shops to architects’ offices to restaurants. Find out how this change took place and learn about many other aspects of life in the Matte neighbourhood on this entertaining guided tour.
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Outdoor team building activities in autumn
It’s always a good idea to spend some time with your colleagues outside of work – and outside in general. This is where so-called bleisure activities come in, which combine business with pleasure. Head out for one of these fun activities and enjoy some quality time together.
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Events in autumn
Looking for more inspiration? There are many more events in Bern this autumn. Take a look at our event calendar.
Indoor activities
Let’s be honest, autumn weather is not just gentle breezes and golden rays of sunlight. There are also days of absolute “Huduwätter” (terrible weather). But that won’t keep us from having a good time! Because in Bern, there are so many fun indoor activities to pass the time on a rainy day, be it alone, with a group of friends, or with your family. Bye bye, boredom!
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Arts and culture
Bern’s cultural institutions and museums hold many treats for visitors in the autumn months. How about a visit to the new Kirchner x Kirchner exhibition at the Kunstmuseum Bern or the exhibitions on Greenland at the Alps and the Bernisches Historisches Museum? But culture can’t only be found in museums. The “Alpabzüge”, for example, are living traditions: farmers and their cattle, beautifully decorated with flowers and bells, return to their village in a cheerful procession after the summer in the alps.
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Indoor activities
It’s raining cats and dogs? No reason to stay at home! Be it a trip to one of the city’s characteristic vaulted cellars or a family excursion to Switzerland’s largest indoor playground – check out our recommendations for hours and hours of indoor fun! And even if you’re working, you’re not forced to hole up alone at home or in the office: Bern offers a wide range of co-working-spaces for inspiring dialogue and a relaxed atmosphere.
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Shopping
Browsing for gifts in the charming “Lädeli” (small shops) in Bern’s UNESCO-listed old town or thrifting in our favourite “Brockis” (thrift shops) – shopping in Bern is fun! And the best thing about it: thanks to the 6 kilometres of arcades, shoppers are protected from the weather come rain or come shine.
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Shop like the locals
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Indoor team building activities in autumn
There are also plenty of great options if you and your “Gspändli” (colleagues) prefer the indoors. How about a cooking class and shared dinner or an Escape Room adrenaline kick, for example?
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Culinary delights
Fragrant, velvety pumpkin soup followed by local venison with red cabbage and homemade Spätzli pasta and a typical Vermicelles with fresh whipped cream for dessert – if your mouth is watering, you need to go out for some autumn treats in Bern. If you’re a cheese person, you’re in luck: in November, Bern is hosting the World Cheese Awards and the Expo site literally becomes the cheesiest place on earth.
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Game day
Autumn is game season. In our opinion, the time of the glorious venison stew, red cabbage and Spätzli pasta combo, traditionally called a “Wildteller”, or game dish, is way too short. Here are our restaurant tips so that you don’t have to waste those precious days searching for places with a good game menu. By the way: vegetarians don’t have to miss out on seasonal treats – some restaurants serve tasty meatless options!
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Beer capital
A glance at any drinks menu will quickly reveal that wine is very popular in autumn. But what would Oktoberfest season be without beer in all its variety? And where better to find a good brew or two than in the beer capital itself! Craft beer and Bern truly go together like hops and malt.
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Extend your stay
Whether you’re looking for a budget-friendly room in a cosy Emmental hotel, a glamorous suite in the heart of Bern’s old town, or a stylish accommodation in a trendy neighbourhood – Bern has it all. Finding your perfect accommodation to extend your stay has never been so easy! And in many hotels, children stay for free. Speaking of free: If you spend one or more nights in Bern, you receive a Bern Ticket. It allows you to use public transport for free in the entire city of Bern, including the Gurten and Marzili funiculars and the Matte elevator.
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