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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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Family competition

Every month, families can win new prizes in the Made in Bern family competition. Discover experiences and offers in the Bern Region.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

River and lakeside bathing spots

Fancy cooling off a little? Discover our swimming tips for idyllic river and lakeside bathinig spots.

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 an easy hike with a picnic at a beautiful barbecue spot in the Bern Region. Grill at idyllic places and enjoy nature by the lake or the Aare River.

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.
Berner Stadtfest, Destination Bern
19 - 21 June 2026

Bern City Festival

Bern City Festival, the Berner Stadtfest, brings Bern to life for three days with live music, food, culture and experiences for all ages.
20 June & September 2026

Alpine cattle ascents and descents

The spectacular alpine ascents and descents in the Bern Region mark the start and end of the alpine summer, when animals move up to the alps and return decorated in autumn.
26 – 28 June 2026

Bieler Braderie

The Bieler Braderie delights visitors in the heart of Biel with market stalls, entertainment, regional food and a lively bilingual atmosphere.
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.
Foire de Chaindon in Reconvilier (BE), Biel Seeland & Grand Chasseral
6 – 7 September 2026

Agricultural Fair of Chaindon in Reconvilier (BE)

The Agricultural Fair of Chaindon in Reconvilier is the leading agricultural fair in the Grand Chasseral region and delights families with rides, animals, entertainment and food stalls.
Chästeilet Justistal
18 September 2026

Chästeilet in the Justistal

Every year in September, the farmers of the Justistal come together for the Alpabzug, the day the cattle is brought back down to the valley from the summer pastures. In the idyllic valley of Sigriswil, in keeping with a century-old custom, farmers then share the alpine cheeses produced over the summer.
26 & 27 September 2026

Chästeilet in Wengen

The Chästeilet in Wengen celebrates Alpine traditions with cheese sales, folklore, a food market and live music. A lively festival for locals and visitors alike.
AlpKultur® Tage Lenk, Lenk
10 – 11 October 2026

Lenk Alpine Festival

Traditional workshops, Miss Dairy Cow competitions, a hearty alpine farmer’s breakfast, and Hornussen sports: all that and lots more await you as an experience during the Lenk Alpine Festival.
17 October – 21 November 2026

Rendez-vous Bundesplatz

In the autumn the spectacular ‘Rendez-vous Bundesplatz’ event plunges Bern’s Bundeshaus (Federal Palace) in fantastic colours, images and sounds. These productions are guaranteed to delight the audience’s eyes and ears.
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.
24 - 31 January 2027

Belle Epoque Week in Kandersteg

Experience the Belle Epoque Week in Kandersteg. Step back into the years 1884 to 1914 for one week, with cultural, culinary and sporting activities.
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
May 2027

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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