Events in Bern Region - Customs and traditions

The Fastnacht Murten is a long-standing tradition and an important part of the cultural life of the town and the surrounding region.

<h2><b>The motto of the 22nd carnival is: «Back to the future»</b></h2>

The easter bunnies are visiting Brienz.

Swiss wrestling in the loveliest of settings: The Brienz Wrestling Section invites you.

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

Wine enthusiasts experience unforgettable tastings with direct exchanges at Lake Biel.

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.

The Nidau Stedlifest is a cheerful spring festival that is ideal for the whole family and attracts both locals from Nidau and visitors from the surrounding area.

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.

The summer festival in Biel's old town is the cultural week of the region. The Pod'Ring invites laughter, dancing and enjoyment. In the afternoon, the square is a playground for young and old.

Cozy gathering along the village street.

Experience the Swiss National Day in Brienz on the lake.

1 August

1. August-Feier Merligen

A village festival organized by the local clubs.

Three days of living tradition: cowbell parades, cultural trail, market stalls, festival food, regional specialities, music, folklore and much more.

The alpine music festival unites alpine folklore with musical influences from around the world and brings together local and international artists to present unforgettable sound experiences.

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 move their cows 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.

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.

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

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!

A winter-break celebration

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

Der Chlouse-Märit in Spiez ist ein traditionsreicher Weihnachtsmarkt in der Region