Winter excursions in Bern Region

The velogemel is a cross between a bicycle, a sled and skis – the ideal choice for fun in the snow, even though that wasn’t its original purpose.

Exploring the Lake District from its waterways: On this audio tour, passengers experience the Three Lakes Region with all senses.

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.

Once the lake has frozen and is safe to walk on, it becomes a breathtaking backdrop for enjoying a spot of ice skating. When the ice is thick enough, there is also a Bavarian curling area available every day.

Half boat, half bathtub: that’s the Hot Tug. Sitting comfortably in 38-degree water, gliding across Lake Brienz while snowflakes melt on your forehead. Winter bathing has never been cooler.

Discover the St. Beatus Caves above Lake Thun: Stalactite grottoes, waterfalls and the exciting dragon saga await you. In the cave museum you will learn everything about the hidden world inside the mountain.

Schadau Castle was built between 1846 and 1854 for the Neuchâtel banker Denis Alfred de Rougemont. The location of the castle, on the southern banks of Lake Thun where the River Aare flows out of the lake, and with its views of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau, is almost as attractive as the architecture itself.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

In the Papiliorama and Nocturama in the canton Fribourg you can immerse yourself in tropical worlds. Observe over 1000 free-flying butterflies, encounter nocturnal animals and walk through a recreated tropical forest.

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.

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.

Welcome to the largest indoor family adventure world in Switzerland

For the first time ever, the great mysteries of the world are available at one location to be experienced and sensed.

The Kambly Experience at Trubschachen is an exciting venue for the senses, where visitors can discover the secrets behind the art of baking quality biscuits, explore the origins of Kambly and savour moments of sweet delight.

An oasis of peace and quiet on the Swiss Plateau.

Laupen Castle towers high above the medieval town of the same name at the confluence of the rivers Sense and Sarine. The splendid fortress is the emblem of the region, and a protected monument of national importance.