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Grindelwald, Jungfrau Region
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Summer highlights of 2025

Here you will find news and updates for your reporting on spring and summer in the Region of Bern. We hope you'll feel inspired by the wide range of offers!

News and updates

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Engstligenalp, Adelboden

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.
Swiss Chamber Music Festival

Classical music festivals

Discover a wide range of classical music festivals throughout the Region of Bern. A varied programme of music awaits, featuring artists from Switzerland and abroad.

Family excursions

A race downhill, a refreshing swim or an interesting day out in the mountains – the whole family is sure to enjoy these activities.

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!
Lauterbrunnen

Mystery & Adventure Trails

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

Aareböötle

Leisurely water activities

Languidly drift on the water, enjoy a peaceful day's fishing or barbecue beside a mountain stream – the Bernese rivers, lakes and streams have plenty to offer. Take a look at our cool tips for days out on the water and by the shore.
Giessbachfälle, Brienz

Waterfalls

The masses of water that thunder down steep rocks will amaze anyone who hikes through the Bernese Oberland. The Lauterbrunnen valley alone has 72 waterfalls to admire.
Schilthorn - Piz Gloria, Jungfrau Region

Mountains for excursions

A paradise for winter sports fans and unspoiled nature in summer: The region’s mountains offer a variety of exciting activities in every season.

Rosenlaui

ViaBerna hiking trail

The ViaBerna is an impressive multi-day hike through the canton of Bern. Experience the diversity of the region in a route of 20 stages, including a tour through the forested slopes of the Jura, idyllic walks over the Swiss Central Plateau, and a spectacular trail leading through the Alps. The 300-kilometre-long trail is marked as route number 38.

Hiking

Whether you are there to unwind, to discover nature or to challenge yourself, the Region of Bern has the right hiking routes for every taste. Discover our best hiking tips here.
Fortuna Trail Tschenten in Adelboden

Trail running

Run between majestic mountains and glistening lakes in the diverse Bern region to recharge your batteries and push your personal limits.

Bicycling

Lush fields of flowers, dense forests, glistening lakes, rushing rivers and steep mountain terrain. The Region of Bern is the land of cycling and offers various tours for every age.

E-Bikes

Discover the rich variety of e-bike routes in the Region of Bern. Whether leisurely or challenging, the trails all promise pure cycling pleasure.
Mountainbiking, Grindelwald

Mountain biking

Away from the tarmac roads, to feel nature under the wheels and to take in the views: mountain bike tours promise freedom, adventure and thrills.

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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.
Buskers Bern

Events

Discover music, culture and sports events in the Region of Bern. Find concerts, performances, competitions, tournaments, festivals and more.

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