At the end of November, Bern wakes up to the annual Onion Market. This tradition has been praising the onion for nearly 200 years.
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The centuries-old city of Bern has seen the likes of Napoleon and Einstein. Today, Bern makes its history and culture accessible to people like you and me.
Dimitri Burkhard
Gotthelf Märit is a historic farmers market
The annual Gotthelf Märit farmer's market in Bern's Emmental is a unique opportunity to step back into the 19th century.
Kristīne
Nihon Matsuri Japanese Festival in Bern
The Nihon Matsuri Festival at the Bern Historical Museum is a celebration of Japanese culture: danke, music, food, and workshops.
A Bern winter weekend with lots of buffalo – and onion!
Love cuddly animals - and onion? This blueprint for a perfect Bern winter weekend has you covered.
Rex Moribe
Don’t miss the Santarun in Bern’s old town
While beating your own running record may be the reason to attend one of Switzerland's runs throughout the year, Bern's Santarun is all about fun...
The Samurai Legend at the Bern Historical Museum
The Samurai Legend in Bern is a rare opportunity to learn about samurai culture. More than 200 artifacts include samurai arms and armor.
NO TIME TO SLEEP at Hotel Bellevue Palace in Bern
Some hotels are a destination in their own right. When it comes to the five-star Hotel Bellevue Palace in Bern, its reputation precedes it.
The Sichlete Harvest Festival in Bern is 100% folklore
The Sichlete folk festival in Bern celebrates harvest time and is a mix of alpine descent traditions, cow beauty pageant, livestock exhibition and much more...
Chästeilet is heaven for Swiss cheese lovers (Hasliberg)
The traditional “Chästeilet” marks the end of the alpine cheese making season. During this old mountain tradition, the farmers divide the cheese...
