Autumn in the city and region of Bern

Autumn has started: the colourful leaves sometimes dance more wildly than your parents in a snapshot on their wedding day. We will show you what to do in Bern during this colourful season.

Outdoors

Take a walk, listen to the rustling autumn leaves, and try to find some chestnuts – you can never get enough of nature during the most colourful season of the year. Fans of leisure and sports alike can discover the golden landscape with these tips.

Walks in the city and region of Bern

These walks in the Bern region will make you forget all about meetings and schedules and let you take a deep breath of fresh air. In the fall, they are especially magical: lakescapes become calm and clear, the view of Bern’s UNESCO-listed Old City from the Rose Garden stuns with a colour palette ranging from deep green to crimson, and fluffy squirrels scurry through the thickets on a relaxing forest walk. The views alone are motivation enough to head outside and discover what autumn in Bern has to offer!

Fresh air and rustling leaves

Food and drinks

Pumpkin soup in a deep orange, a plate with local game and red cabbage, homemade spaetzli and “Vermicelles” (dessert made from chestnuts) with fresh cream for dessert – if your mouth is starting to water, you should definitely try the Bernese cuisine in autumn.

Sustainable Restaurants

“Good for the environment and even better for the taste buds” is true for everything on the menus of these eateries. Be it the oat milk for the coffee, the carrots for the autumn-inspired vegetable pie, or the meat for the traditional Cordon bleu: these ingredients can be proud of where they’re from. Discover our favourite Bernese restaurants at which sustainability is not just an empty promise.

Seasonal delicacies

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    Talking of autumnal goods, have you already tried the sweet “Marroni-Biscotti” (chestnut cookies) from the local Bernese bakery bread à porter

We’ve been waiting to hear “Heisse Marroni!” (roasted chestnuts) all year long. The little chestnut huts will satiate your stomach and warm your cold fingers at the same time.

  • Bahnhofplatz, LOEB-Ecke Bulloni AG
  • Bahnhofplatz, on the western side of the Heiliggeistkirche, Bulloni AG
  • Neuengasse, station exit, Marroni Tricolore SA
  • Bärenplatz, Maletti Marco
  • Waisenhausplatz at eye-level with the Zeughausgasse, Marroni-Import Gysi & Strazzini AG
  • Below the Zytglogge (Clock Tower), Zytglogge Marroni GmbH, Bajrami Zudi

Purely cultural

The cultural events in the destination of Bern are as colourful as the leaves in autumn: musicians are tuning their instruments and actors are guiding visitors into new worlds in the vaulted cellars below the arcades. A walk under the colourful tree-lined avenues leads you to the award-winning museums that will never seize to amaze their visitors.

Days of Arts and Culture: Kulturherbst Bern

Autumn in Bern is filled with arts and culture. Art and design, music and live performances, architecture, traditional craftsmanship, history and culinary delights: Bern’s Kulturherbst (Days of Arts and Culture) is a treat for all long-time and aspiring culture aficionados. It is not an event series with a fixed programme, but a collection of culture bucket lists for all tastes. The best approach? Just go with the Bernese flow and take in as much as you can along the way.

To the Kulturherbst

Bern’s Museums

Grey days and autumn showers? Escape the bad weather and visit the Swiss Alpine Museum to learn more about the past and future of the Alpine regions, or the Museum of Communication for an interactive and educational experience. Bern’s museums are so popular and well-curated that some of them have even received awards for their fantastic exhibitions. And there are many of them, which makes it hard to choose – good thing we’ve put together a list of museum tips, recommendations, and current special exhibitions.

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Events

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    Of course, there are many more autumnal events in Bern. Take a look at our event calendar.

Shopping

Autumn is many a fashionista’s favourite season. Relax in one of the numerous cozy cafés, trendy bars, or charming restaurants after a successful shopping spree and enjoy the unique treasures you’ve found in Bern’s boutiques.

Where to stay

Anybody can find suitable accommodation in Bern. Are you looking to stay in a cosy neighbourhood, close to the nightlife, or in a luxurious 5-star suite? Bern’s hotels offer a suitable place to stay for everybody. To help you choose the right one for you, we’ll even reveal our hotel tips.

Hotel Overview

In Bern, there’s an accommodation for every taste. Pretty B&Bs pamper their guests with homemade breakfast, elegant hotel rooms offer the most spectacular views, and cool hostels have comfortable beds for visitors on a budget. After a jam-packed day in Bern’s cultural scene, being able to go back to an inviting place is particularly welcome. Whether you want a room with a view of the Zytglogge (Clock Tower) or the possibility to enjoy a beer straight from the in-house brewery, Bern has got you covered.

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Hotel offers for families

There are all kinds of fun things to experience on a family trip to Bern. And you don’t need to worry about accommodation: in selected Bernese hotels, families benefit from free overnight stays for their children up to the age of 16. The perfect offer when discovering the diverse autumn programme ranging from the spectacular light show on Parliament Square to exciting musicals to spooky guided city tours, leaving enough of your budget to enjoy the many beautiful, fun, entertaining things Bern has to offer.

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Vibrant colours and cozy moments

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