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Winter highlights 2026/27

Here you can find information and inspiration for your reporting on winter in the holiday canton of Bern.

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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.

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.

Food & drink

With over 1,200 Gault-Millau points, regional specialities and culinary influences from around the world, the Bern Region is a paradise for food lovers and gourmets.

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.
Sigriswil

Winter hiking & snowshoeing

On winter hikes and snowshoe tours in the Bern Region you'll walk between white mountain peaks, snow-covered fir trees and deep blue lakes. Discover the untouched natural beauty of the Bernese winter on enchanting hiking trails.
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Cross-country skiing

From beginners to professionals: the Region of Bern caters for all levels of cross-country skiers who are enthralled by the perfectly groomed trails and beautiful panoramic views complemented by a sense of well-being.

Relaxing winter excursions

Whether it’s out and about with huskies, out kayaking on Lake Brienz, or out walking in a nature reserve, these are just a few examples of the many ways you can leave everyday life behind in the Region of Bern.

Wellness hotel tips

Throughout the Region of Bern you can find a wide range of iconic places to relax and treat yourself. Explore this selection of unique wellness hotels.
Experiences

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.

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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.

Museums

How was Albert Einstein? How do you build an alphorn? How did our ancestors live? Come to the many museums in the Region of Bern to find the answers.
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Bernese traditions & customs

Discover the Bern Region: living traditions, authentic Alpine culture and a glimpse into the original spirit of the Swiss Alps.

City tours in Bern

From UNESCO World Heritage and the Zytglogge to ghost stories.

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3 September – 10 October 2026

Alpine cattle ascents and descents in the Bern Region

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.
Twann, Jura & Drei-Seen-Land
5 September – 25 October 2026

Wine festivals in the Bern Region

Wine festivals in the Bern Region celebrate local winegrowing traditions in spring and autumn. Around Lake Biel and Lake Thun, parades, open wine cellars, tastings, market stalls, concerts and regional specialities await.
Chästeilet Justistal
Friday, 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.
Sichlete auf dem Bundesplatz, Destination Bern
Monday, 21 September 2026

Sichlete harvest festival on Bern’s Federal Square

The Sichlete is a traditional harvest festival that brings an authentic farm atmosphere to Bern’s Federal Square once a year. Watch demonstrations of cow milking, cheese making and grape pressing, meet farm animals up close and enjoy regional specialities.
25 September – 25 October 2026

Thuner Wasserzauber

Thuner Wasserzauber in Thun is a free open-air water show with music, lights and lasers in the Aare basin, with two shows daily in all weather conditions.
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.
Brächete in Zäziwil, Emmental, Destination Bern
Wednesday, 30 September 2026

Brächete in Zäziwil, Emmental

“Brächete” means flax breaking, a traditional step in processing flax into linen and rope. Every year on the last Wednesday in September, Zäziwil brings this centuries-old tradition back to life.
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 Bern

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.
Monday, 23 November 2026

Onion Market in Bern

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.
25 – 30 December 2026

Trychel Week and Ubersitz in Meiringen

At the end of each year Meiringen celebrates an ancient custom: Trychel Week and the Ubersitz. During these days the villagers use masks, bells and giant Trycheln cow-bells to cast out haunting spirits.
Touch the Mountains Festival, Interlaken
1 January 2027

Touch the Mountains in Interlaken

Celebrate the New Year on 1 January at the Touch the Mountains festival in Interlaken! You can look forward to a day full of free live concerts by great artists and a magical atmosphere under the open sky, framed by imposing mountains.
Ski World Cup, Chuenisbärgli
9 & 10 January 2027

Audi FIS Ski World Cup Adelboden

Every year, the FIS Ski World Cup in Adelboden attracts around 40,000 fans. For this one weekend, the village near the Wildstrubel mountain is turned into a hive of activity with fans cheering on the stars of the slopes.
FIS Ski World Cup Lauberhorn Wengen
15 – 17 January 2027

FIS Ski World Cup Lauberhorn Wengen

The FIS SKI World Cup Lauberhorn Wengen is a true crowd magnet with tens of thousands of spectators following the super-combined, downhill and slalom races every year.
20 – 23 January 2027

Inferno Race in Mürren

In January, all hell breaks loose in the foothills of the Bernese Alps. That’s when the legendary Inferno Race, the biggest amateur race in alpine skiing, takes place from the Schilthorn to Lauterbrunnen via Mürren.
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.
19 March 2027

Bern’s museums at night

Visitors are inspired by timeless art at the Museum Night in Bern, or they simply enjoy the lively atmosphere at night.
19 & 20 March 2027

Adelboden Live Music Festival

Experience Adelboden Live on 19 and 20 March 2027 with a great lineup and mountain views.

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Made in Bern Ltd.
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CH-3005 Bern
Jennifer Ruef, Head of Markets and MICE