#9 Bern Grand Prix
If you stroll along the Aare river in spring, you will likely be passed by a great number of joggers. There’s a good reason why so many locals have their running shoes on. They’re getting ready for the Bern Grand Prix, Switzerland’s second-largest fun run – and an unparalleled sporting event. On 11 May 2019, approximately 35,000 running enthusiasts from around the globe will be racing along “the ten most beautiful miles in the world”, past Bern’s key attractions – the Bern Animal Park, BearPark, the Nydegg Bridge, Clock Tower (Zytglogge), Town Hall (Rathaus), Aare river, Dählhölzli Woods, Parliament Building and Minster – and, of course, through the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Bern’s Old Town. Our insider’s tip: Join the many fans, friends and relatives in cheering on the runners along the route.