Events in Bern Region - Customs and traditions

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.

Seit einem Jahrhundert engagieren sich Menschen für eine lebendige und vielfältige Einkaufsstrasse im Herzen von Biel.

Welcome to the funfair in Interlaken! Immerse yourself in a world of fun and excitement. Enjoy the variety of market stalls and culinary delights.

Experience a culinary journey through the Zähringen town of Murten.

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

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".

Autumn market in Lauterbrunnen.

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.

Traditional Alpine descent from the Dürrenwald pasture

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.

On September 13, 2025, Innertkirchen will celebrate the Alpine cattle drive with a market, music, children’s activities, and the arrival of the cows from Alp Gental and Engstlen. In the evening, there will be live music and dancing in the festival tent.

Ob Gross oder Klein, für jeden ist etwas dabei.

Mountain Service with a Baptism on the Männlichen with Pastor Klaus-Dieter Hägele, Grindelwald

Up and down is the motto here, between the villages Huttwil with lively village square and Sumiswald - known for its cultural heritage of national importance.

Traditionsreicher Jahrmarkt mit verschiedensten Waren. Um die 180 Markthändler und Markthändlerinnen bieten ihre Waren zum Verkauf an.

The Emmental Alpabfahrt celebrates the return of the summered cattle in the villages of Sumiswald and Wasen with a traditional alpine cattle drive.

Experience a piece of Swiss tradition above Lake Thun

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.

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

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.

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

A winter-break celebration

The truffle and its unique aroma will be back on the weekend of 14-15 November 2026 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.

Every year, young and old alike are in a festive and meditative mood as the festive season approaches. Celebrate the festivities at one of the region's traditional St.

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

During three days you can immerse yourself in the Christmas magic in the medieval town of Murten. More than 90 stalls offer visitors specialties, tastings and a variety of Christmas items and crafts.

The Achetringele is an old, traditional New Year's Eve procession. The "Besen- und Blatteremannli" and the "Glöggeler" use juniper brooms and bells to chase away the evil spirits from the town of Laupen

Natural spectacle on the Eiger