Dams in Bern Region

You can take the cable car from Wengen to the 2343-meter-high Männlichen in just a few minutes. Once at the top, a unique view of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau awaits you. A short marked hiking trail leads to the summit.

Piste facilities in the family ski area at Oeschinensee are easy to operate and provide for leisurely skiing. Here, it’s not about the speed – just take a deep breath and enjoy. This valley descent past the frozen Oeschinensee lake to Kandersteg provides some delightful experiences in nature.

With its picturesque streets surrounded by vineyards and breathtaking views of Lake Bienne and St. Peter’s Island, Erlach (Cerlier in French) is one of the prettiest little towns in the Three Lakes Region. The townscape is dominated by the towering silhouette of the 11th-century castle, one of the oldest in the Canton of Bern, along with the town hall, local school, and church. Erlach is the perfect base for a day trip to the nature reserve on St. Peter’s Island, source of inspiration and creativity for such luminaries as Rousseau and Goethe in times past.

For our little guests there are entertaining lessons in the Swiss Snow Kids Village in the company of SNOWLI, the friend of all children. Together with SNOWLI and his friends, our specially trained instructors help the children learn about snow conditions while skiing or snowboarding.

In winter, the Ka-We-De ice rink is the perfect place to indulge in skating-related activities.

In the heart of Switzerland, just a stone’s throw from the capital Bern and set amid a paradisiacal park, lies Baroque Castle Jegenstorf. Inside, the former Bernese patrician country estate boasts all kinds of treasures and gems, with tales to take visitors of all ages on a magical journey back in time.

The ride along the well-prepared run is a first-class treat...

Watch the puppet play at the Zytglogge clock tower, the landmark of Bern's old town. On a guided tour, climb inside the tower and see the medieval clockwork from 1530.

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.

In the heart of the awe-inspiring mountains, with flower-filled meadows, beautiful Lake Thun and the turquoise waters of Lake Brienz, lies a paradise for complete relaxation.

This unique venue for design, culture, events and fine dining is located in the heart of the town of Thun. The old industrial hall is a protected historical monument and home to creativity in its purest form.

When around 150 years ago the first winter sports fans made their way to Switzerland, this marked the beginning of skiing tourism in a number of places - including Grindelwald.

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

Take the nostalgic funicular up to the 120-meter-high Reichenbach Falls in the Bernese Oberland. This is where Sherlock Holmes fought with his archenemy. From 3 viewing terraces you can look out over the roaring masses of water.

Not a train wreck: BLS can look back on a history spanning 100 years.

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”.

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 Congress Centre Kursaal Interlaken is in the heart of Switzerland, gloriously situated between mountains and lakes. The stylish ambience in the historic rooms of the Kursaal combined with a state-of-the-art auditorium give this venue unique appeal. The 5,000 sqm event space with capacity for more than 1,500 people can be used in a variety of ways and is perfect for national and international events of any kind. The convention centre is well connected and boasts short distances and first-class services.

Our insect hotel is nestled beneath a large conifer – a natural haven where many insects and spiders feel particularly at home. With this insect hotel, we offer shelter, nesting sites, and overwintering opportunities for a wide range of species, actively supporting biodiversity and contributing to a healthy ecological balance. It's also a fascinating place for children to observe and explore, helping them develop a playful yet meaningful awareness of the vital role insects play in our ecosystem.

This unique moated castle is located on the northern edge of the village of Utzenstorf in the Swiss Plateau and is surrounded by a vast English-style garden. It dates back to the 17th century and was once the seat of the Bernese bailiwick.

The Jungfraujoch is not only an attractive vantage point, but also an ideal location for various research projects in the fields of geology, astronomy, and more.

Build a sledge from scratch using a variety of materials such as skis, wood, car tyres, upholstery, wire mesh or cardboard. Your team machine can be hammered, glued, cut and sawn until the finished sledge is ready for the initial safety check, and then given its very first test drive

From the terrace at Birg the Thrill Walk leads down to the vertical drops of the breath-taking rock massif.

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.