Winter excursions in Bern and surrounding

Come and immerse yourself in the world of wine. During the wine tasting you will learn more about the carefully selected wines in the Bindella vinoteca.

Many famous Swiss bands hail from Bern. Music has a long tradition in Switzerland's capital.

Bern's Old Town on the Aare peninsula was declared a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site in 1983. The Swiss capital is a magnificent example of mediaeval European urban architecture, mellowed by an enchantingly relaxed pace of life.

An oasis of peace and quiet on the Swiss Plateau.

The guided tour through Bernese beer culture! Find out everything there is to know about beer with the help of an experienced beer sommelier: thanks to the tour and the expert’s knowledge, you’ll have interesting facts and anecdotes up your sleeve the next time you make small talk!

How Bern became Dürrenmatt’s material and what the story is with the labyrinth. Why he antagonised the federal parliament and what helped when he couldn’t put his thoughts into words.

The 26 fountains of the Parliament Square’s water display represent the 26 cantons of Switzerland. Sometimes in rhythm, sometimes randomly, the water sprays up to seven metres into the air. This image is quite amazing in many regards. Such a sight would be practically unthinkable in front of other seats of government.

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.

With a spectator capacity of 17,000 seats, the PostFinance Arena – the largest ice stadium in Switzerland and one of the largest halls in Europe – attracts numerous visitors to Bern.

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

A petting zoo and large playground make the Dählhölzli an ideal family outing destination.

From humble beginnings in a cramped flat to a snowballing success story: “Schuum-Bier” was created by two friends and is now well on its way to ​becoming a household name.

The Zytglogge (clock tower): Visit the landmark of Bern's Old Town and experience the history and mechanics of the tower on a guided tour.

As a highly efficient overall system, the Forsthaus energy center converts waste, regional wood and natural gas into electricity, steam and district heating. It plays a major role in ensuring that Energie Wasser Bern implements the decision of the Bernese electorate and can phase out nuclear energy by 2039.

When was the last time you rode a scooter? Well now you’ve got the chance!

Team up with a seasoned beer sommelier and embark on a beer fact-finding tour: learn some interesting insights and anecdotes that are bound to impress people.

From a brewing course to the “ZAPF! Craft Beer Festival” and the Bern brewery walk, these 12 experiences are the perfect way to immerse yourself in Bern’s beer culture.

A visit to Bern in December is particularly magical thanks to the many Christmas markets and pop-ups. The numerous Advent experiences are within walking distance in Bern's UNESCO-listed Old Town. And many villages around Bern also offer enchanting markets and experiences during the Advent season.

Dive into the world of gin!