Events in Bern Region - Autumn festivals and markets 2026

A village festival organized by the local clubs.

The Saaner Brocante & Market will take place again in the village of Saanen.

Join us as Cowgirls and Cowboys bring the Western village to life on the station mat, cool country music lifts the spirits, surrounded by a beautiful mountain world and happy faces ;)

Inferno Triathlon

10. Simmentaler Festival Wann: 3.-6. September 2026 Wo: TEC Parkplatz, Oberriedstrasse 15, Lenk im Simmental

Experience a culinary journey through the Zähringen town of Murten.

For many, autumn is the best season to explore nature on foot. Experience the bright intense autumn colours in the vineyards on the north bank of Lake Biel.

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

Numerous local wines to taste, more than 30 culinary specialities, various concerts, around 30 covered stalls, a funfair and its carousels. The children's day, its games, its tombola and its parade.

Ob Gross oder Klein, für jeden ist etwas dabei.

Stroll through the cosy town of Büren and be inspired by the wide range of products on offer at the autumn market.

Stroll between market stalls, soak up the autumn atmosphere at Ballenberg and experience our Cantonal Festival – a celebration of the traditions and culture of Northwestern Switzerland.

Wenn das Wetter mitspielt, zieht das Gurnigelrennen am Wochenende über 10'000 Besucher an. Der Traditionsanlass, der 1910 erstmals stattfand, ist eines der Highlights im Schweizer Rennsportkalender.

The starting signal for the 45th Stedtlilouf Aarberg will be given on 13 September 2026. Fun for young and old.

Switzerland's largest open-air antiques festival in the magnificent medieval town of Landeron.

The Brocante du Landeron is the biggest open-air antiques fair in Switzerland. It is held every year on the last full weekend in September.

Experience a colorful parade and enjoy a cheerful festival with culinary delights and musical entertainment in the heart of Erlach, a medieval Stedtli on Lake Biel.

Zauberhafter Alpabzug in Plaffeien: Tausend festlich geschmückte Tiere, ein lebendiges Dorf mit Markt und Unterhaltung sowie die einzigartige Atmosphäre eines traditionsreichen Festes.

Am 26. September gibt es im Bälliz in Thun eine Vielzahl von Schweizer Käse-Spezialitäten zu entdecken!

Am 3. und 4. Oktober gibt es auf dem Brunnenplatz in Huttwil eine Vielzahl von Schweizer Käse-Spezialitäten zu entdecken!

The festival full of tradition and culture.

The closing highlight of the festivities at the lake of Biel.

Biel also celebrates Onion Day. Neumarktplatz is already bustling with activity early in the morning.

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.

Am 31. Oktober gibt es auf dem Waisenhausplatz in Bern eine Vielzahl von Schweizer Käse-Spezialitäten zu entdecken!

The truffle and its unique aroma will be back on the weekend of 15-16 November 2025 in Murten. Come and meet the 22 exhibitors and let yourself be enchanted by this product of excellence.

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