National Day in the Canton of Bern

Celebrate Switzerland’s birthday on the Bundesplatz with a free programme from 11am to 11.30pm. There are concerts, yodelling in the Bern Minster, Open Piano, open doors at the Parliament Building and free mini city tours. Children can paint, play, watch theatre, make lanterns and join the lantern parade. The large grill for shared barbecuing and local food stalls complete the celebration.

Experience Swiss National Day with an atmospheric boat trip from Thun on Lake Thun. On board, enjoy a 3-course menu from the ship’s kitchen. The highlight is the view of the fireworks around Lake Thun, set against an impressive mountain backdrop.

Join the 1 August celebrations in Mürren, one of the most beautiful mountain villages in Switzerland. At the Alpine Sports Centre Mürren, music, entertainment and a festive food area await. In the evening, enjoy delicious food, traditional sounds and a lantern parade with views of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau.

Looking for something quieter? The historic Alpinhotel Grimsel Hospiz and Hotel Handeck in the unique Grimselwelt offer a 1 August special including overnight stay. It includes a surprise aperitif, a 5-course menu with Swiss specialities and a generous breakfast buffet the next morning.

At the foot of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau, Grindelwald offers a spectacular setting for Swiss National Day. Around the village church and on the Eiger+ Nordwandplatz, brunch, concerts, alphorn sounds, traditional costumes and a torchlight and Trychler parade create a festive atmosphere. The spectacular fireworks display at 10.30pm rounds off the day.

In Interlaken, 1 August is celebrated with living Swiss traditions. The day starts spectacularly in Kursaal Park with folklore performances and 28 paragliders carrying the 26 cantonal flags. Afterwards, alpine farmers with cows parade through Interlaken during the large folklore procession. At the festival in Unterseen, music, food and a festive atmosphere await. After dark, the lantern parade, the bonfire on the Harder and the large fireworks display on the Höhematte round off the day.

Ab 14.00 Uhr lädt die Festwirtschaft zum gemütlichen Beisammensein mit Speis und Trank ein. Ab 19.00 Uhr sorgt musikalische Unterhaltung für Stimmung. Bei guter Witterung wird gegen 21.30 Uhr oberhalb von Brienz Richtung Axalp ein eindrucksvolles Schweizer Kreuz aus Fackeln entzündet. Den krönenden Abschluss bildet das Feuerwerk über dem See um 21.50 Uhr.

Come by from 2.00 pm and enjoy the cosy atmosphere with food and drinks. From 7.00 pm musical entertainment sets the mood. Weather permitting, an impressive Swiss cross made of torches will be lit around 9.30 pm above Brienz towards Axalp. The grand finale is the fireworks over the lake at 9.50 pm.

Above Frutigen lies Elsigenalp. At Berghaus Elsigenalp, two options await on 1 August: a generous Bärgzmorge, a traditional Swiss mountain breakfast with regional products, or a grill buffet from 6pm, with an extra valley descent at 10pm. The visit can also be combined with an overnight stay. The team on site will be happy to show you the best spots to admire the many bonfires in the Engstligen Valley.

Start the day with a generous brunch at Bühlerhof in Lenk. The Bühler family and Lenk music societyLenk invite you to enjoy a hearty buffet with homemade Züpfe, Lenk specialities and musical entertainment. Enjoy regional products right where they are made with dedication, hard work and passion. Bühlerhof is located on Oberriedstrasse and is easy to reach from the village centre of Lenk. 

Spend 1 August in a lesser-known spot: on the beautiful Rinderberg, the sunny terrace high above Zweisimmen. At the grill festival, enjoy fine regional specialities, traditional live music, a crackling grill fire, fresh mountain air and wonderful views of the Simmental and the surrounding mountains. Play options and plenty of space for children make the day perfect for families.

Celebrate the Swiss National Day with a hearty brunch and enjoy an unforgettable day full of folk entertainment on the family mountain Wispile.

How about a breakfast buffet with regional specialties or a convenient “brunch to go”? Make sure to register early directly with the providers, as places are limited. In the evening, the Grand Chasseral invites you to a festive celebration with fireworks, speeches, fine catering and music.

Celebrate Swiss National Day with stars like Patent Ochsner and Milky Chance right on the shores of Lake Biel. Also joining the lineup are Swiss artists Anna Rossinelli, Manillio, Death By Chocolate and Julie Meletta.