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World Cheese Awards in Bern

13 – 15 November 2025

In November 2025, Bern becomes the Capital of Cheese as the World Cheese Awards come to Switzerland for the first time turning the city into a three‑day cheese paradise.

Experience the Cheese Festival with around 5,000 cheeses from over 40 countries and a varied programme to join in. Sample regional specialities at the 2,000 m² Swiss Fine Food Market in the new festival hall on the BERNEXPO site, meet cheesemakers or ride the nostalgic tram where you can taste cheeses or enjoy a fondue — running between Wankdorf station and Guisanplatz. There is something for everyone.

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Cheesy moments

On the square next to the BSC Young Boys (YB) football stadium, a variety of hands-on activities await you : try your hand at milking a cow, test your aim at the goal wall or meet the stars of YB during an autograph session. Alongside a wide selection of food stands, a diverse music programme provides top‑class entertainment.

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Top cultural events

Travels to the past, open-air theatres and a night at the museums. The region’s cultural events offer visitors variety of the highest order.

Top music events

From multi-day festivals with world-class acts to classical and jazz events: much to the locals’ and visitors’ delight, music of every genre booms in Bern.

Top sports events

The Lauberhorn Races in Wengen, the Swiss Open in Gstaad and the Bern Grand Prix: the Region of Bern offers a variety of sports events to take part in or to support from the sidelines.