Events in Bernese Oberland - Customs and traditions

Ice cold art in Eiger village

16th Belle Epoque Kandersteg January 18th - 25th, 2026 Weekly theme "Travel and Transport"

Jedes Jahr lockt die Thuner Fasnacht rund 30'000 begeisterte Besucherinnen und Besucher in die Thuner Innenstadt. Das bunte Treiben ist kostenlos, der Kauf einer Plakette jedoch Ehrensache.

The easter bunnies are visiting Brienz.

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

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.

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.

Experience the Swiss National Day in Brienz on the lake.

1 August

A village festival organized by the local clubs.

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

Ob Gross oder Klein, für jeden ist etwas dabei.

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