Winter excursions in Bern Region

Kayaking in winter? Absolutely! A kayak tour on Lake Brienz offers a clear view of the winter world from a unique perspective.

The frozen waterfall is a winter challenge for climbers. And Gstaad offers a number of icy obstacles to really put them to the test.

Glide over the quiet, white mountain landscape of Lenk and into the valley at night.

In the igloo village of Gstaad, simply getting close to nature and a feeling of comfort are equally important. What you end up with is a romantic night under a wintry starry sky.

Animal experiences: a hike across the snowy hills that overlook Lake Brienz in the company of creatures that seem almost cuddly.

Tramp through the night and the snow under the full moon or the new moon in style.

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.

The destination of Gstaad is proud to be the backdrop for scenes in many famous Bollywood movies and offers full day tours to explore the movie locations.

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.

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

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.

Welcome to the largest indoor family adventure world in Switzerland

Not only a look, but a few steps behind the scenes brings you the factory tour through the children's dream factory. For groups, we offer a guided tour of the production facility. Watch how the original animals of Trauffer Wooden Toys AG are produced and be amazed at how much handicraft tradition and sustainability is actually in these figures!

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 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.

This tour takes visitors to the most important places in the history of Bern’s women. Although it features plenty of intelligence, wit and sharp arguments, it is not intended for women alone.

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.

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 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.

Delight your guests with an unforgettable evening in a traditional Swiss Alpine hut.

With the opening of the Lötschberg basis-tunnel the journey from Zurich or Basel to the canton of Valais was reduced to 2 hours.

The last time the Glyssibach River in Brienz hit the headlines was in 2005. Since then, new protective structural measures have been put in place at various points along the river. The themed trail explains how the man-made interventions work and offers an insight into exciting facts about the Glyissibach River.

A monument to cheese: more than 3,000 wheels, including historic rarities, have been gathered here at the Gstaad cheese grotto.

Your sustainable journey to Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe.

Before the age of tractors, saddlery was an important rural trade alongside smiths and wainwrights. Learn interesting facts about the old crafts, the tools and the use of leather. Under the guidance of a professional saddler, you can make your own accessories such as belts or bags. An unforgettable experience that encourages creative work with your hands and offers a welcome change from mental labour.