Halloween in the Bern Region 🎃

Glowing pumpkins and natural decorations create a wonderfully spooky atmosphere. Pick out pumpkins and Räbeliechtli to carve yourself or to cook a delicious pumpkin soup. A visit to the Lindenholz pumpkin farm in Kleindietwil or to the Bienz family farm in Thalgut is especially worthwhile.

From 24 October to 2 November 2025, your virtual reality turns into a nightmare. Immerse yourself in up to five eerie VR horror escape games – packed with jump scares and thrills. Only courage and teamwork will get you out. Halloween special: Play one game and get a bonus game for free. Reserve your spot now – places are limited.

On 25 October 2025, the KUFA concert and event venue in Lyss turns into the ultimate Halloween hotspot. Fog, lights and dark decorations set the scene for a night full of beats, costumes and chills – party until dawn guaranteed.

Are you ready to discover Bern’s dark side? During this 90-minute walking tour on 31 October 2025, you’ll learn which restless souls haunt the city, which chilling legends still live on and which crimes once shook Bern. Also available as a special children’s tour: Spooky Bern for children.

Less spooky, but beautifully autumnal: On 31 October 2025, Frutigen transforms into a colourful harvest festival. Local delicacies, market stalls and a lively atmosphere make the day unforgettable. In the evening, the legendary Market Party kicks off in the event hall – with dancing and fun until late into the night.

On 31 October from 5:30 pm, children and their families are invited to a spooky Halloween celebration in the Museumspark Biel/Bienne. Bring a flashlight for the ghost hunt and enjoy magical stories in German and French amid the mysterious atmosphere of the Treasures of the Forest exhibition. To top it off, the Compagnie Feu Follet will enchant everyone with a fiery show. Admission CHF 5.

On 31 October 2025, enjoy a special three-course dinner that blends delicious flavours with a touch of Halloween magic. Expect creative dishes, a cosy yet mysterious atmosphere and a separate menu for younger guests. And the best part: come in costume and you’ll be treated to a free welcome apéro.

On 31 October 2025, the Eldorado Bar in Biel opens its doors for the city’s wildest Halloween costume party. From 9 pm to 3:30 am, vampires, witches and zombies take over the microphone with karaoke performances that will give you both chills and laughs. Free entry – costumes and cosplay are warmly welcome!

On 31 October and 1 November 2025, it’s all about spooky drinks, banging beats and costumes that top them all. For an extra touch of horror-glow, professional makeup artists will be on site. And because every great party needs a story: just around the corner lies the legendary Henkerbrünnli – once a place of dark history, now the perfect spot to celebrate even louder.

On 31 October 2025, things get spookily cosy at the Eiger Lodge in Grindelwald. Bartenders Peter and Melanie will be mixing special drinks and serving spooky snacks with real Halloween vibes. Dress up, join the party – and pick up a little surprise!

On 31 October 2025, the popular pub quiz turns into a spooky night of riddles and scares: from ghosts to mummies, Frankenstein to the Wolfman. Test your wits with creepy questions and mysterious puzzles. Dressing up is worth it – there’s a special prize to be won! For participants aged 18 and over.