Wildlife watching experiences in Bern Region

Piste facilities in the family ski area at Oeschinensee are easy to operate and provide for leisurely skiing. Here, it’s not about the speed – just take a deep breath and enjoy. This valley descent past the frozen Oeschinensee lake to Kandersteg provides some delightful experiences in nature.

You can take the cable car from Wengen to the 2343-meter-high Männlichen in just a few minutes. Once at the top, a unique view of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau awaits you. A short marked hiking trail leads to the summit.

In winter, the Ka-We-De ice rink is the perfect place to indulge in skating-related activities.

In the heart of Switzerland, just a stone’s throw from the capital Bern and set amid a paradisiacal park, lies Baroque Castle Jegenstorf. Inside, the former Bernese patrician country estate boasts all kinds of treasures and gems, with tales to take visitors of all ages on a magical journey back in time.

With its picturesque streets surrounded by vineyards and breathtaking views of Lake Bienne and St. Peter’s Island, Erlach (Cerlier in French) is one of the prettiest little towns in the Three Lakes Region. The townscape is dominated by the towering silhouette of the 11th-century castle, one of the oldest in the Canton of Bern, along with the town hall, local school, and church. Erlach is the perfect base for a day trip to the nature reserve on St. Peter’s Island, source of inspiration and creativity for such luminaries as Rousseau and Goethe in times past.

For our little guests there are entertaining lessons in the Swiss Snow Kids Village in the company of SNOWLI, the friend of all children. Together with SNOWLI and his friends, our specially trained instructors help the children learn about snow conditions while skiing or snowboarding.

The ride along the well-prepared run is a first-class treat...

Watch the puppet play at the Zytglogge clock tower, the landmark of Bern's old town. On a guided tour, climb inside the tower and see the medieval clockwork from 1530.

In the Ballenberg open-air museum near Brienz, you will travel through rural Switzerland. Here are faithfully rebuilt residential and craft houses from all parts of the country. In addition, more than 30 old crafts will be actively demonstrated.

In the Rosenlaui glacier gorge in the Bernese Oberland, the glacier water has formed a work of art made of rock over thousands of years. Experience the incredible power of water and follow the path through tunnels and past thundering waterfalls.

Heroes triumph here, and sometimes they also fail: The Lauberhorn Run has been the scene of all kinds of fates and emotions. At 4.5 km, it is the longest and most demanding World Cup downhill course. However, it is also suitable for experienced amateurs.

The arrival of winter in Thun is when the city reveals its especially tranquil and evocative side. Snow-covered mountain peaks, clear air and the soft shimmer of Lake Thun create an atmosphere that invites you to explore and savour. Even in winter, Thun offers a perfect blend of culture, nature and relaxing experiences.

After a leisurely post bus ride through the beautiful Rosenlaui Valley start your racy descent at the foot of the mighty Wetterhorn.

There’s still so much you can read about the north face of the Eiger, but given the chance, why not experience the mystical aura and a dream come true!

Around 1200, Duke Berchtold V von Zähringen gave the order to build Castle Burgdorf as a residential castle. The Counts of Kyburg inherited it after his death in 1218. In 1384, the Canton of Bern bought the Burgdorf estate and the castle became the seat of the Bernese governor (Schultheiss). It served as a court, prison and the governor's office until 2012. The castle counts as one of the oldest preserved Romanesque secular buildings in Switzerland and today houses a museum, a youth hostel and a restaurant.

Visit the Staubbach Falls in the Lauterbrunnen Valley. Experience one of the highest free-falling waterfalls in Europe, which falls almost 300 meters into the depths.

Swimming and snorkelling among ducks and water-lilies in clean water in a nature reserve.

Part of the 1969 James Bond film "On Her Majesty’s Secret Service" was shot on the infamous "Bob Run".

Whether over the fire or in the modern Kessi – in the show dairy you can learn everything about the production of the world-famous Emmentaler AOP on 17,500 m2.

Build a sledge from scratch using a variety of materials such as skis, wood, car tyres, upholstery, wire mesh or cardboard. Your team machine can be hammered, glued, cut and sawn until the finished sledge is ready for the initial safety check, and then given its very first test drive

The first-class shopping experience on Spitalgasse, in the heart of the capital. With a carefully curated range and exceptional brands, the Globus Department Store in Bern is quite simply a must-stop shopping destination.

From the terrace at Birg the Thrill Walk leads down to the vertical drops of the breath-taking rock massif.

The BearPark is one of the top attractions in the middle of Bern. You can watch real brown bears up close – right on the banks of the Aare with a view of the old town. Discover the extensive grounds with the "BäreBähnli".

The ice rink with a heart: Murten on Ice is not only an ice rink – it is a meeting place between generations, between locals and visitors, between athletes and those who skate for fun.

Enter the Choleren Gorge near Adelboden and climb along the roaring Tschentebach up to the exit of the gorge. Bridges and stairs lead you past waterfalls and spectacular rock formations.

The idea of keeping our own bees came from a desire to offer our guests homemade honey. At first, the bees lived between the two buildings of our hotel — but they regularly took off, apparently finding the location too dull. Eventually, we entrusted them to beekeeper Peter Roth, who now looks after them. The four bee colonies still belong to us, and their honey — around 60 kilograms a year — is still served at our hotel.

Countless medicinal herbs grow in front of and next to the Metzger natural apothecary in Beatenberg.