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Bern Region

The region is incredibly diverse with its countless mountain peaks, crystal-clear mountain lakes, endless hiking opportunities, the world-famous Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau triumvirate and its numerous excursion destinations. With the old town of the federal city of Bern and the Jungfrau-Aletsch area, the Bern region boasts two UNESCO World Heritage sites. The mythical and lovely Emmental attracts visitors just as much as the alpine Bernese Oberland, which is characterized by natural beauty. Throughout the year, the Bern region leaves nothing to be desired.

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“It was an incredible experience! The instructor was highly experienced and made me feel safe and at ease throughout the flight. It was such great fun — the perfect mix of adrenaline and moments of tranquillity, all with absolutely breathtaking views. I enjoyed every second and would definitely do it again if I got the chance! 🪂✨ Highly recommended for anyone looking for something exciting, different and unforgettable. It’s definitely an experience I’ll remember for a long time!”
Monika
on Paragliding Grindelwald from First
“5 stars for the mountain views, lucky with the weather and to be seated on the revolving part of the restaurant. Most of the cable staff were confused with this app/ticket, only one out of six knew to scan the QR code with a different app, the rest let us through the barrier with a couple of them saying we should have had a paper or different sort of ticket. No extra cost etc. but be warned. Waitress in the restaurant didn't recognise the ticket either so had to check with a manager but all good in the end. Meat and cheese board for 2 people as expected - four different ones of each, a couple of pieces of cheese, four slices of each meat.”
Roas
on Schilthorn Afternoon Snack "Piz Gloria Zvieri" including train ticket from Stechelberg
“I decided to do this after seeing the paragliders land in Interlaken, and i was on my first solo trip so thought why not! I was nervous beforehand, but my pilot, Robin, put me at ease and was very kind. It’s actually a peaceful experience (we did do one fun trick which i loved, and you can ask for more if you want a thrill), and the views are incredible. We flew for quite a long time due to the thermals. I recommend to anyone :) no experience needed!”
Holly
on Beatenberg paragliding tandem from Interlaken

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    Mountain restaurant · Lauterbrunnen

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    to the dairy

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    Neurüti

    Mountain Huts · Brienz (BE)

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Bern region known for?

The city of Bern is already something very special. It is characterized by the Aare loop and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The so-called Röstigraben runs through the Bern region. The Röstigraben refers to the border between the German-speaking and French-speaking parts of Switzerland.

The Bern region is extremely interesting from a tourist point of view. The popular Bernese Oberland is endowed with an imposing mountain and lake landscape that is second to none. It forms a beautiful contrast to the hilly valleys with their stately farms lavishly decorated with flowers. An example of such a lovely valley is the Emmental. The Jungfrau region with the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau as well as the Aletsch glacier is one of the most popular excursion destinations within the Bern region

Which four-thousand-meter peaks belong to the Bern region?

The highest elevation in the Bern region is the 4273 meter high Finsteraarhorn. It is also the highest peak of the Bernese Alps. Together with the Great Fiescherhorn (4049 m), the Jungfrau (4158 m) and the Mönch (4107 m) it lies on the border between the regions of Bern and Valais. Entirely on Bernese territory are the Lauteraarhorn (4042 m) and the Schreckhorn (4078 m). The Eiger, with its 3970 meters, is just not an official four-thousand-meter peak

Three other four-thousanders are part of the Bernese Alps, but belong to the Valais region. These are the Aletschhorn (4194 m), the Grosse Grünhorn (4044 m) and the Hinter Fiescherhorn (4025 m).

Which viewpoints are located in the Bern region?

Within the region, there are countless viewpoints. One of the better-known spots is the Harder Kulm, the local mountain of Interlaken. At 1322 m above sea level, you can look over Interlaken while enjoying the stunning backdrop of the trio Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau.

In the Haslital, you can walk across the Trift Bridge and get an amazing view of the tongue of the Trift Glacier and the turquoise glacier lake. It takes a bit of courage to step onto it. Even the journey with the former cable car of Kraftwerke Oberhasli AG through the Trift Gorge is an adventure. Between the final station and the Trift Bridge, there's a mountain hike that takes about 90 minutes.

The viewpoint Ballenbühl is located southeast of Bern, above Konolfingen. Once you reach the top, you’ll be rewarded with a wonderful view over the city of Bern and the Bernese Alps.

From Wengen, you can easily reach two beautiful viewpoints that offer a fantastic view into the Lauterbrunnen Valley: the Leiterhorn (1526 m) is about an hour's walk from Wengen, and after another 30 minutes, you'll reach the Hunneflue (1363 m).

What are the gorges in the Bern region?

The area around Meiringen-Hasliberg features three stunning gorges. The Aare Gorge is up to 200 meters deep and, like the Rosenlaui Glacier Gorge, is very accessible via walkways and tunnels.

The Alpbach Gorge is a 30-minute hike from Meiringen and is only suitable for experienced hikers. You'll need a good head for heights and sure footing, as you'll encounter climbing paths without railings along the way.

The Grindelwald Glacier Gorge is well secured and offers a thrilling experience with its 170 m² network structure called "Spiderweb" for climbing above the roaring gorge.

Other gorges include the Wallbach Gorge near Lenk, the Chluse Gorge near Kandersteg, the Choleren Gorge near Adelboden, and the Sense and Schwarzwasser Graben in the Gantrisch Nature Park. The Bern region is also a hotspot for rafting and canyoning, thanks to its beautiful gorges.

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