A bird's-eye view of the playground on the Gurten.
Mountain bikers ride down the Gurtentrail with a view of the city of Bern
Large event in the Pavillon event location

Welcome to the Gurten – Park im Grünen

Just 5 minutes out of the city!

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News

  1. The solar observation will take place—but earlier than planned!
    The interior of the observatory with its large telescope. An expert from Astro Events explains the night sky to two people.
    Fri 18.09.2026 12:00 o clock

    The solar observation will go ahead as scheduled. However, cloud cover is expected to increase as the day progresses, so we’ll start the observation at 11 a.m. and finish at 2 p.m. The Astro Events team looks forward to seeing you there!

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  2. First on the Gurten
    Thu 17.09.2026 12:00 o clock

    Next Friday, 18 September, the French-Swiss land artist Saype will begin work on his first artwork on the Gurten. Created to mark the 30th anniversary of Handicap International Switzerland, the ephemeral fresco will be painted using environmentally friendly, biodegradable paint and officially unveiled on 25 September.

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  3. The ferris wheel is back!
    The Ferris wheel with the Kulm building in the background at sunset
    Sat 05.09.2026 12:00 o clock

    We have some good news: From September 5 through October 11, what is likely Europe’s tallest Ferris wheel will be spinning again on the Gurten. Reserve a gondola now for brunch or a cheese tour high above the ground.

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  4. Brunch to Go on the Gurten Meadow
    Two women clink glasses over a takeout brunch
    Wed 01.04.2026 09:00 o clock

    The popular Brunch to Go is now available again on the Gurten Meadow: Simply order your brunch package, pick it up, and enjoy it at your favorite spot in the park.

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