Day trips from Bern

The city of Bern offers a wide range of exciting museums. Are you interested in alpinism, history, art, or simply fun and games? Discover the fascinating collections and exhibitions the museums of the city of Bern have to offer with the Bern Museum Card!

Discover an enticing world that’s all about Emmentaler cheese. Watch the cheesemakers at work and try your hand at making your own cheese.

A paradise for chocolate lovers: Would you prefer a Ragusa chocolate, or rather a Torino? The visitor centre of the Chocolaterie Camille Bloch in Courtelary in the Grand Chasseral region takes you on an interactive journey of sweet discovery. Learn all about the history of the company and the production of chocolate.

The northern shore of Lake Biel is intensively cultivated with vines. A leisurely hike among the vineyards from Biel/Bienne to La Neuveville will give you some insight into the work of the local vintners. The romantic panorama with views of the lake and St. Peter’s Island just adds to the ambience.

If you enjoy being out on the open water, the Region of Bern is the place for you: One of the best ways to explore the region’s lakes with their castles and mountain panoramas is by boat.

From Bern to the summit of the Niesen in around 1 hour 20 minutes: with just one change in Mülenen and a direct connection to the Niesen funicular. Whether for panoramic views, brunch, lunch or an afternoon snack, the Niesen is an ideal day trip from Bern.

River rafting, canyoning and bungee jumping: The Bernese Oberland is a paradise for the types of sports that will get your pulse racing – even if you're among the most intrepid of adrenaline junkies.

The Jungfraujoch is all about record-setting heights: guests arrive at the highest-altitude railway station in Europe and come face to face with the Aletsch glacier, which is unrivalled throughout Europe.

The Schilthorn – Piz Gloria is world-famous for its 360° restaurant and as the setting for a classic Bond film. From here you can enjoy the views of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau mountains or discover the region's diverse flora on the Flower Trail.

The Engstligen Falls are among the highest waterfalls in Switzerland. The lower falls can be easily admired from Adelboden Birg. Even more impressive are the upper waterfalls on Engstligenalp, Switzerland’s largest high plateau. It can also be reached by gondola from Adelboden Birg.

Let's go! This somewhat different alpine descent on a two-wheeled Trottibike scooter leads you across a nine kilometre trail, from the mountain station of “Leiterli” to the valley station of Betelberg. Whoosh past mountain lodges and lush meadows on your scooter, with a view of the sparkling Iffig waterfall.

In the Gstaad Fondueland, you can enjoy fondue or raclette surrounded by mountain nature. The matching backpack is provided by local dairies and contains everything you need for your excursion. Along the way, you can enjoy your meal in one of the eight oversized caquelons or in a cosy hut.

Lake Lauenen is a popular day trip destination in the middle of a nature reserve. Enjoy the view of the lake on a relaxing walk. In summer, the idyllic mountain lake is also a great place to swim.