Incorporating the city’s landmarks as well as its secret corners and hidden treasures, providing both historical background and amusing anecdotes, Bern’s city tours are as diverse as the city itself. Informed and interesting, funny and astonishing, historical and topical: the tours are instructive, exciting, and at times spooky – but always entertaining.

Can you hear it bubbling and fizzing? Fermenting and brewing happens everywhere in Bern, including in basements, garages and even in laundry rooms. 200 breweries and microbreweries – more than anywhere else in Switzerland – are registered here. It’s no wonder that locally brewed craft beer and Bern go together just like hops and malt do!

Bike trekking lets you experience and enjoy the passing landscape in all its diversity. E-bike fans can reach the countryside from the city in just a few minutes. Highlights such as the “Grünes Band Bern” e-bike route around the capital city, the Emmental valley, and the Gantrisch region are just a short ride away.

In 1971, Swiss women gained the right to vote. The program for the anniversary year is just as creative and diverse as the women’s involvement and commitment at the time. Here are the planned activities

When you have children, rainy days can be a drag. So here are recommendations for fun, family-friendly indoor activities in Bern. Be it trampoline heaven, an exotic jungle, an indoor playground or a water park – these adventures are fun for children and parents alike and will make you forget all about the weather.

Visiting Bern with children? Whether it’s culture, sports or trips to the countryside – there are great activities for all ages in and around Bern. Here’s some inspiration for families.