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News and media

Welcome to Bern Welcome's news and media section.

Media newsletter «BERN News»

Looking for news, inspiring personalities and expert tips from Switzerland’s capital? Here, journalists will find seasonally updated and special stories from Bern and the region – carefully curated, editorially driven and ready for the next headline.

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Contact form for members of the media

Do you need an official statement from Bern Welcome on a specific topic? Fill out our contact form for members of the media. We will get back to you as soon as possible.

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Are you looking for good photographic material of Bern for an article or presentation? We have thousands of pictures of our favourite destination and are happy to provide them to you for free.

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Press releases

Bern Welcome's press releases are available for download here.

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Media Kit 2026

The most important exhibitions and top events in 2026, key figures, first news and plenty of inspiration from the city of Bern, the Emmental, the Gantrisch Nature Park, Laupen and the Oberaargau – all in our new media dossier.

Three people enjoy the view from the Oberaltösch alp in the Emmental during a snowshoe hike. The sun is shining and the views of the Bernese Alps are marvellous.
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Annual reports

Bern Welcome's annual reports are available for download here.

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