Experiences in Bern Region

Trekking like in Giessenpeter’s time: the tame goats carry the luggage and accompany the trek with loud bleating and joyful jumps.

The expansive Elfenau Park is one of the jewels of the City of Bern. It offers plenty of activities to delight young and old alike: whether that’s strolling through the historic park, swimming in the Aare river, watching the kingfishers by the river’s edge, attending a concert in the orangery or simply enjoying an afternoon in the park’s own café.

The medieval town of La Neuveville on Lake Biel has something for the whole family to enjoy, from an easy three-hour walk packed with tales of witches to the lake shore and colourful old town.

A unique building by star architect Daniel Libeskind houses around 2,000 square metres of water, with bathing fun for the whole family.

The Planet Trail Ringgenberg-Goldswil describes our relationship to the solar system in easily understandable language.

Welcome to the largest indoor family adventure world in Switzerland

Adored by locals, the turquoise waters of the Aare provide the ultimate base for adventures of every kind.

Each year, the Thun Art Museum hosts five temporary exhibitions that are mainly devoted to contemporary art. In addition to thematic and monographic special exhibitions, one collection exhibition is organised each year.

Grasburg was once the home of feudal tyrant Count Amadeus. He oppressed his subjects in every possible way and threw people in the castle dungeons for no reason. A maid finally pushed him into the roaring waters of the River Sense one stormy night.

Follow the Lauberhorn descent on foot to get an idea of what racers confront as they master the curves with speeds of up to and over 100 kilometers an hour.

Learn everything about the manufacture and production of Trauffer wooden toys.

The museum is dedicated to the cultural commemoration of the restaurant and hotel trade as well as to food and drink culture in general. It is housed in Hünegg Castle, which was built in Hilterfingen by Lake Thun between 1861 and 1863.

The Herrenmatt Swingolf course is an experience for the whole family. The idea is to hit the ball into the nine holes on the four-hectare course in as few strokes as possible.

Wallbach Gorge is a cool tip for a hot day. The wide stream bed at the end of the falls and the outdoor grill are both enjoyable places to spend time.

The neighbourhoods of Bern are as diverse as their restaurants, and there are quite a few of them in the federal capital. You can really get a true sense of the typical Bernese lifestyle by visiting one of Bern's cosy neighbourhood pubs.

The nostalgic expedition starts in Laupen near the train station and leads on the former railroad route up to the turning point near the Gümmenen Train Station.

The Museum of History, Art and Archaeology - versatile and attractive.

On nature’s trail – the Natural History Museum Bern is one of the most renowned in Switzerland. Its historic exhibitions of native and exotic animals are unique in Europe and are the reasons for the museum’s international reputation.

The tropical gardens Papiliorama and Nocturama in Kerzers are home to plants and animals from the tropics. In the Anthropodarium, arthropods are exhibited. The Swiss Butterfly Garden is dedicated to native butterfly species.

To this day, climbing the Eiger North Face is considered one of the most difficult mountaineering feats. One gazes at it respectfully and admires the tenacity and courage of the early alpinists who climbed mountain after mountain with little of the modern equipment we have today.

Dive into the fascinating world of craftsmanship in bookbindery. Using a glue brush, folding bone, various coloured papers and cardboard, a perfect-bound book with an individual hardcover is created in record time.

Albert Einstein lived in Bern from 1902 to 1909 and developed his Theory of Relativity here. The Einstein House gives visitors a chance to see where the great physicist completely revolutionized our understanding of space and time.

The legend of St. Beatus is told in stages at the various stations. Individual play and adventure areas are dotted along the trail.

Walk along the riverbanks, enjoy an ice cream and sample some culture – you don’t have to be a water baby to enjoy the Aare in Bern.