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Bern for Families
Adventure playgrounds, rainy-day activities, family-friendly cafés: Bern offers so much to do and discover on a family day out. Here’s a compilation of our favourite recommendations, tips and more with kids.
Indoor activities
Even if it’s “Huduwätter” (raining cats and dogs), you won’t get bored in Bern – there are so many fun things to do indoors! Exciting museums like the Museum of Communication invite you to get hands-on in their exhibitions, castles take you on a journey to the past, and the Kambly Experience will quite literally sweeten your day. And the Vivarium at Bern Animal Park, Dählhölzli will whisk you off to the jungle with its monkeys, birds, frogs and more – perfect for wildlife enthusiasts of all ages. Creative, interactive, fun surprises await curious kids and adventurous adults.
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Good things don’t have to be expensive! Bern has all kinds of fun things to offer for families on a budget. Browse the different free activities in Bern here.
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Outdoor activities
Going on a treasure hunt, “lädele” (browsing the shops) and gelato, exploring the forest on an adventure trail – Bern is full of fun activities for families. Themed trails lead you through fairytale landscapes, interactive stations spark curiosity, playgrounds let kids run around and let off steam, and relaxed bike rides take you to idyllic picnic spots and farms with cute animals.
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If you’re visiting the federal city with children, the guided walking tour of Bern’s UNESCO-listed old town, designed especially for our young guests, is the perfect activity.
Events for the entire family
Family-friendly cafés and restaurants
There are numerous restaurants in Bern that make families feel especially welcome, offering everything from room to put your stroller and fun play areas to homemade syrup and kids menus to flexible and friendly staff. Here are our favourite family-friendly places – tried-and-tested by families, loved by children and parents alike, and true insider’s tips that you won’t find in your average travel guide.
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Hotel offer for families
Families profit from a free overnight stay for children under the age of 16 in a selection of Bernese hotels. Thanks to the capital’s central location, the many diverse activities and experiences in the Bern region are only a stone’s throw away – be it active or relaxed, in an urban setting or the breathtaking landscapes of the Bernese countryside.
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Souvenirs for little Bern fans
Ditch the cow t-shirts and plastic bears: the Tourist Information in Bern railway station has wonderful souvenirs for children that are a far cry from the tacky knick-knacks sold in souvenir shops. How about a wooden block puzzle, a “Leiterlispiel” (Snakes and Ladders) in the Bernese dialect, or a cuddly teddy bear, for example? Or maybe a pair of sustainably produced kids socks or a hand-crafted wooden Trauffer animal? Pop by the Tourist Information or discover our continuously growing selection online and bring home a piece of Bern.
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Travelling with kids
With the Swiss Travel System, travelling to and around Bern is child’s play. The Swiss Family Card lets children under the age of 16 use public transport for free in the entire country. Pram-friendly trams, short distances and offers tailored to families ensure stress-free travel in the city. Find out more at the Tourist Information in Bern railway station.
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By the way: 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, including the Gurten and Marzili funiculars and the Matte lift.