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Family experiences

From playgrounds and family-friendly hikes to winter sports for children: here you will find the best experiences for families in the Bern region.
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Competition for families

Every month, there are new prizes up for grabs for families in the Made in Bern family competition. Discover experiences and offers from the Bern region.

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Rope parks in the Bern Region

Discover the best ropes parks in the Bern Region: adventure, climbing fun and courses for families, children and groups.

Exciting downhill scooter rides

Downhill scooter rides in the Bern Region: take the gondola up, then ride down. Easy, great fun and beautiful views for family and friends.

Outdoor swimming pools in the Bern Region

Discover outdoor swimming pools in the Bern Region: beautiful open-air pools, family-friendly swimming facilities and refreshing excursion ideas for warm summer days.
Gstaad, Ferienregion Gstaad

The most beautiful playgrounds in the Bernese Oberland

Discover the most beautiful playgrounds in the Bernese Oberland – perfect for family outings surrounded by spectacular mountains and tranquil nature.
Mountain Cart, Grindelwald

Action-packed fun

Ready for adrenaline rushes, thrills galore and loads of fun? The Region of Bern has many exciting action-packed offers for both young and old.

Castles

Time for your Bridgerton moment! Castles in the Bern Region combine parks, panoramas, cafés, history and unique event venues.
Mägisalp Hasliberg, Jungfrau Region
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Indoor activities in the Bern Region

Indoor activities for families in the Bern Region: discover the best outings with children for rainy days and bad weather.

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Family-friendly accommodation

Family holidays in the Bern Region: family-friendly hotels, holiday apartments and hostels for relaxed breaks with the whole family.

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Family hikes

Out of the city and into nature. Discover our hiking tips for hikers of all ages. These hikes are ideally suited for hiking with children: lots of family fun guaranteed!

Mystery & adventure Trails

Discover the Region of Bern in a fun way on exciting, interactive and varied discovery trails.

Pushchair and wheelchair-accessible hikes

Our accessible hikes invite you to enjoy the beauty of the Bern Region to the fullest. Whether you are travelling with a pushchair or in a wheelchair: On these hiking trails that guarantee accessibility, you can enjoy the natural surroundings in comfort and with the whole family.
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Hikes to barbecue areas

Pack your backpack for a leisurely hike with a picnic at one of the beautiful barbecue areas in the Region of Bern. Simply magnificent: hiking and barbecuing in idyllic spots in the great outdoors – and then going for a refreshing swim in a lake or the Aare river. We hope you enjoy discovering our tips!

Hiking with dogs

The picturesque landscapes of the Bern Region offer numerous routes that are ideal for shared adventures with your four-legged friend. Make the most of our richly varied trails through forests, along rivers and up to the most stunning viewpoints.
First Cliff Walk by Tissot, Grindelwald-First

Adventure walks

Whether it's a glass floor walkway, reconstructions of Nepalese rope bridges or swinging suspension bridges, the region’s adventure trails all have one thing in common: their stunning views.

Skifahren in Schwanden bei Sigriswil

Small top-notch ski resorts

It doesn’t always have to be the biggest ski resorts. Smaller, family-orientated skiing areas are ideal for venturing out on skis for the first time or enjoying high-speed downhill runs and elegant slalom turns. So discover our little gems: wonderful skiing fun for the whole family, at affordable prices.
Skifahren auf der kleinen Scheidegg / Männlichen in der Jungfrau Region

Skiing & snowboarding

Perfectly groomed slopes, guaranteed snow, gigantic jumps and steep speed skiing runs, the ski areas of the Bernese Oberland leave nothing to be desired.

Sledding

From fast paced rides to relaxed descents with scenic views, the Bern region is a true sledding paradise for families, beginners and experienced sledding fans of all ages.
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Museum tips in the Region of Bern

Whether making a visit in bright sunshine or as a poor-weather option: the museums in the Region of Bern gleam with incredible diversity.

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More family outings in and around Bern

Discover playgrounds, rainy day ideas, and family-friendly cafés.

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plusQ'Île Festival, Biel Seeland & Grand Chasseral
12 – 21 June 2026

plusQ’île Festival in Biel

For one week, the free plusQ’île Festival in Biel invites families to enjoy circus, street art, theatre, dance and music in the open air by Lake Biel.
June & September 2026

Alpine cattle processions

The spectacular cattle ascents and descents are part of the traditional Alpine festivals. Colourfully decorated, the animals walk on sometimes narrow and steep rock paths.
30 July – 8 August 2026

Lakelive Festival in Biel/Nidau

Lakelive Festival Biel brings ten days of live music to Lake Biel. International top acts and Swiss talents perform on stage. Sport, culture and real summer vibes complete the programme.
1. August in Spiez, Ferienregion Interlaken
1 August 2026

National Day in the Canton of Bern

Swiss National Day is celebrated in style in the Bern Region – check out the highlights of the festivities.
Buskers Bern
6 – 8 August 2025

Buskers Street Music Festival Bern

Creative, uplifting and energetic: Every August, around 150 artistes from all over the world transform the streets of Bern into a delightful summer open-air festival.
Late October – early November 2026

Halloween in the Bern Region 🎃

Experience spooky and fun Halloween events in the Bern Region: pumpkin farms, parties, kids’ events, ghost tours, markets and dinners.
23 November 2026

Onion Market

Once a year, onions and garlic take over the City of Bern. During the Zibelemärit, the city smells of onion tarts, onion soup and mulled wine.
November – 31 December 2026

Christmas markets in the Bern Region

As the days grow shorter and the nights grow longer, and as the aroma of gingerbread fills the air and those first tentative snowflakes are falling, it’s the time for the Christmas markets to open.
28 January – February 2027

Carnival in the Bern Region

It's carnival season in the Bern Region! Expect charming carnival processions, Gugge music from brass and percussion bands, fun costumes and confetti showers.
Osterhasen in Brienz, Ferienregion Interlaken
26 – 29 March 2027

Easter in the Bern Region🐰

Spend unforgettable Easter holidays in the Bern Region – with markets, brunches, egg hunts, and excursion tips for the whole family!
30 April – 9 May 2027

BEA Fair in Bern

BEA is Switzerland’s largest public fair, combining tradition, food and entertainment with animals, regional specialities and experiences for the whole family.
Maison de la Tête de Moine, Jura & Drei-Seen-Land
1 – 3 May 2026

Fête de la Tête de Moine in Bellelay (BE)

The Fête de la Tête de Moine in Bellelay is a family festival around Tête de Moine AOP cheese, with regional specialities, market, music and activities for children.
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Sunday 9 May 2027

Mother's Day in the Bern Region

Treat your mom to an unforgettable Mother's Day outing in the Bern region – discover charming spots, culinary delights and weatherproof activities she'll love!

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