Experiences in Bern Region

Choc'o'Clock invites you to explore the fascinating worlds of watches and chocolate.

Hire an e-bike as a group and take a tour of the Emmental valley.

Transform a simple, angular piece of wood into a creative masterpiece. You will be introduced to the art of woodturning and learn how to sharpen tools and treat surfaces. You don't just watch, but also put simple woodturning techniques into practice on the professional woodturning lathes.

Since the 1970s old farmhouses, stables, bakehouses or barns are no longer demolished when they are due to be replaced by modern buildings. Instead, the buildings are dismantled stone by stone, and rebuilt in the Ballenberg Open Air Museum.

In the Rosenlaui glacier gorge in the Bernese Oberland, the glacier water has formed a work of art made of rock over thousands of years. Experience the incredible power of water and follow the path through tunnels and past thundering waterfalls.

Discover the magical world of papercutting. Under the guidance by an experienced course leader, you will create your first artistic papercutting. The prerequisites for the fine details are patience and precise work. Each work of art created is framed and becomes a souvenir. The cure not only teaches traditional artistic handicrafts, but also creates an inspiring environment to strengthen teamwork.

The ice rink with a heart: Murten on Ice is not only an ice rink – it is a meeting place between generations, between locals and visitors, between athletes and those who skate for fun.

The BearPark is one of the top attractions in the middle of Bern. You can watch real brown bears up close – right on the banks of the Aare with a view of the old town. Discover the extensive grounds with the "BäreBähnli".

Enter the Choleren Gorge near Adelboden and climb along the roaring Tschentebach up to the exit of the gorge. Bridges and stairs lead you past waterfalls and spectacular rock formations.

Swimming and snorkelling among ducks and water-lilies in clean water in a nature reserve.

Whether over the fire or in the modern Kessi – in the show dairy you can learn everything about the production of the world-famous Emmentaler AOP on 17,500 m2.

Visit the Staubbach Falls in the Lauterbrunnen Valley. Experience one of the highest free-falling waterfalls in Europe, which falls almost 300 meters into the depths.

Guests experience first hand the detective story by looking for a trail of clues in Langnau village in the Emmental Valley. Visitors solve the case of “the fake Emmental cheese”.

Stories from the night watchman. The “Unheimliches Thun” (Dark side of Thun) city tour offers titillating tales and a look into the world of the night watchman.

Discover an unspoiled wilderness in the Gantrisch region between Schwarzenbühl and Ottenleue. In 1999, Storm Lothar swept across large parts of Europe, bringing with it fear and devastation. The Gägger forest was left almost entirely uprooted by the most violent storm to hit the country in the last century.

The multifaceted character of Langenthal is best experienced on a one-hour city tour. Experienced city guides point out the highlights of Langenthal, past and present.

The Adventure Park Ropetech near Thunplatz is a fixed-rope park established among the natural tree population of the Bernese Dählhölzli Forest.

The perfect time out from everyday life: discover the beauty of Lake Brienz from a breathtaking perspective! Amidst a fantastic mountain panorama, you can enjoy the peace on the water while kayaking over this magical, turquoise lake.

With its gently rolling landscapes and varied cheese specialities, the destination Gstaad is the perfect place to enjoy a fondue in natural alpine surroundings.

From humble beginnings in a cramped flat to a snowballing success story: “Schuum-Bier” was created by two friends and is now well on its way to ​becoming a household name.

Berne is a rambling region, correspondingly presenting a wealth of diversity. Here, Middle-Age villages, vast unspoilt stretches of land and an abundance of very different landscapes fascinate one and all.

10 hiking routes across the entire Jura & Three-Lakes give walkers the opportunity to discover little-known places of power.

Different white water adventures to choose from.