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Things to do in Bern

44 ideas for a day or a night in Bern, by what you’re in the mood for.

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Nightlife · 12Live music · 5Arts & culture · 5Tours & day trips · 5Walking tours · 4Outdoors · 4Markets · 4Sport · 2Festivals & events · 2Family · 1

Nightlife in Bern

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Altes Tramdepot BrauereiBärengrabenBierhübeliPicked by our research (Bierhübeli Bern)Dachstock der ReitschuleReitschuleMahogany HallAltstadtbee-flat im PROGRAltstadtCafé KairoLorraineCinématte BarMatteKornhauskeller BarAltstadtRiccardo Grosso BandFri 16 October, 9pm · Mahogany Hall · From CHF 25Bad DecisionsFri 16 October, 11pm · Bierhübeli · From CHF 18

Live music in Bern

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Gavin DeGrawFri 16 October, 8pm · Bierhübeli · From CHF 62Symphonic Greatest HitsSun 18 October, 5pm · Casino Bern, Grosser Saal · From CHF 25Sean KochSun 18 October, 8pm · Bierhübeli · From CHF 50FreeBuena Vista Capital ClubTue 20 October, 7:30pm · Gustav, BierhübeliMahlers Neunte - 2. SymphoniekonzertThu 22 October, 7:30pm · Casino Bern, Grosser Saal

Arts & culture in Bern

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Fokus. Florence Henri (1893-1982)Thu 15 October · Zentrum Paul KleeFranz Gertsch. Blow-Up (Part I)Thu 15 October · Kunstmuseum Bern · From CHF 24Roberto Burle Marx. Modernismo tropicalSat 17 October · Zentrum Paul KleeFabio Landert - Die verbotene Frucht (Additional show)Thu 22 October, 8pm · Kursaal Arena, Kursaal Bern · From CHF 38Pep Talk SquadThu 22 October, 8pm · Bierhübeli · From CHF 42

Tours & day trips in Bern

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Jungfraujoch - Top of EuropeInterlaken Ost, via BernSchilthorn - Piz GloriaStechelberg or Mürren, via LauterbrunnenNiesen mountain railwayMülenen (near Spiez), reached by train from BernEmmentaler SchaukäsereiAffoltern im EmmentalSt. Beatus-HöhlenSundlauenen on Lake Thun, bus from Interlaken or Thun

Walking tours in Bern

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FreeThe best Free Walking Tour of BernDaily · 2.3 hrs · ★ 4.9 on GuruWalkFreeDiscover Bern, Understand Switzerland – Free TourDaily · 2.3 hrs · ★ 5 on GuruWalkFreeDiscover the history and most important places of Bern, the heart of SwitzerlandDaily · 2.3 hrs · ★ 5 on GuruWalkStreet walk to visit Top-Rated Attractions in bernAny time · From €2

Outdoors in Bern

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FreeBern old town stroll: Zytglogge to BärengrabenRoute from BLSFreeGurten hiking trails3.2 km · about 1.5 hrsFreeAare Route 8, stage 3: Spiez to Bern50 kmFreeGreen Aare WalkRoute from Bern Welcome

Markets in Bern

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FreeBerner WochenmarktSat 17 October, 8am · Bundesplatz and old townFreeFlohmarkt MünsterplatzSat 17 October, 10am · MünsterplatzFreeBerner WochenmarktTue 20 October, 8am · Bundesplatz and old townFreeBäremärit WaisenhausplatzThu 22 October, 9am · Waisenhausplatz

Sport in Bern

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SC Bern vs Lausanne HCFri 16 October, 7:45pm · PostFinance ArenaSC Bern vs SCL TigersTue 20 October, 7:45pm · PostFinance Arena

Festivals & events in Bern

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Tanz in Bern 2026Tue 20 October · Dampfzentrale BernSuisse Caravan SalonThu 22 October · BERNEXPO

Family in Bern

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Circus Monti - Gastspiel BernThu 15 October, 3pm · Allmend Bern
What’s On BernThis week in Bern, day by dayTonight, this weekend, the Top 10 and the regular nights.Eat & drinkWhere locals eat in BernThe restaurants, cafés and bakeries locals love.

Things to do in Bern, answered

What are the best things to do in Bern?

Right now: Altes Tramdepot Brauerei (nightlife), Gavin DeGraw (live music), Fokus. Florence Henri (1893-1982) (arts & culture) and Jungfraujoch - Top of Europe (tours & day trips). Each list is refreshed several times a day.

What can I do for free in Bern?

Buena Vista Capital Club, The best Free Walking Tour of Bern, Discover Bern, Understand Switzerland – Free Tour and Discover the history and most important places of Bern, the heart of Switzerland, and 8 more.

What's on in Bern this week?

What's On Bern has this week day by day: tonight, this weekend, the Top 10 and the regular nights hotels and hostels run.