Events in Bern Region

The Zibelemärit Aarbärg was organised for the first time in 1972. In addition to the traditional onion and garlic products, clothes, jewellery, wooden items and toys are also on sale.

The small medieval town of La Neuveville, on the shores of Lake Biel, celebrates Halloween with stories and legends about witches.

Every first Friday of the month, the shops, theatres, galleries, restaurants and bars in Biel's old town come alive.

The Zibelemärit is a traditional folk festival held on the fourth Monday of every November.

The Bernese Christmas market with several decades of tradition

Jedes Jahr lockt die Thuner Fasnacht rund 30'000 begeisterte Besucherinnen und Besucher in die Thuner Innenstadt. Das bunte Treiben ist kostenlos, der Kauf einer Plakette jedoch Ehrensache.

Feistä Frontag - Tschäggättu-Loif

Get ready for one of the most spectacular events of the Lötschental carnival. The carnival parade in Wiler.

The four most beautiful days of the year!

The third largest carnival in Switzerland!

Deeply rooted in the population, Shrovetide has become an important social and economic event for the entire Lake Morat region and is appreciated throughout Switzerland.

The easter bunnies are visiting Brienz.

The Fribourg Cantonal Wrestling Festival 2026 in Murten will not only be a highlight of regional sport, but also a celebration of tradition, community and cantonal identity.

Corpus Christi with parade of the Lord's Grenadiers in the parishes

Remarks For this event, the main village street will be closed to motorized traffic from 6:00 AM to approximately 8:00 PM. A one-way detour will be in place.

The Oberland Wrestling Festival takes place in Gstaad this year.

A festival by Bern for Bern: During the "Bärner Stadtfescht", the alleys and squares between the railway station and Nydeggbrücke are transformed into a colourful festival mile.

90 wrestlers take part in the competition.

The legendary Biel summer festival par excellence! Every year it attracts around 100,000 visitors from near and far to Biel.

The main street becomes a festival street from 20.00pm until 24.00pm. Several bars, live music, activities and various shows provide something for everyone's taste.

Experience the Swiss National Day in Brienz on the lake.

1 August

From 21 to 23 August 2026, Schüpfen in the Bernese Seeland region will become the centre of Swiss cowbell and trychel culture.

Experience the "Züglete" up close. On this day, farmers will move their cows from the mountains through the promenade to the "Vorschess."