Leisure activities on the Gurten

Bern's largest playground: the miniature railway circles around the climbing frames, the Gurtenseeli lake, the Kugelibahn slide and the Nuggibaum tree, bringing a sparkle to children's eyes.

Gurtengärtli – the natural garden for all the senses: colours, diversity and exciting themes across 650m². Free children's afternoons and tours for adults. Free admission, open daily!

Pure action on the summer toboggan run: Alpine views, tunnels and fast-paced tracks guarantee fun. Adjusting your speed is easy! Also perfect and exclusively bookable for school classes, clubs or companies.

2.4 km flow trail with 240 metres of elevation drop, 40 jumps and turns. Medium difficulty, rollable obstacles and free bike wash. Perfect for mountain bike enthusiasts!

On the Gurten, you can experience the universe up close: the observatory offers weekly observation evenings with professional astronomers. Discover stars and galaxies – sponsored by Migros Culture Percentage!

Six fire pits on the Gurten invite you to barbecue. A Bernese favourite: barbecuing in nature with a fantastic view. Wood is limited, so please bring your own.

The 22-meter-high Gurten Tower offers breathtaking views from its 360° platform: the Swiss Plateau, the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau mountains, and Bern. Discover the panorama board and expand your knowledge!

Disc golf adventure on the Gurten: 12 baskets, a tricky course and lots of fun! How few throws will you need? Yellow baskets and a map will guide you through the park. Try it now!

The Gurten offers car-free hiking trails for all abilities. Family-friendly, signposted and 858 metres above sea level with views over the city and the Alps. Signposted by the Bernese Hiking Trails Association.

Gurten in winter: toboggan run, toboggan hire, children's ski lift and ski hire. Perfect for families and children. Only 17 minutes from Bern – winter fun for young and old alike when there is enough snow!

A wide range of sporting activities attracts action and nature enthusiasts to the Gurten: take the Publibike up, enjoy the hiking trails and the view, play a round of disc golf or boules, and come back down by mountain bike or sledge.

Works of art such as Bernhard Luginbühl's «Engel Silvester» and Ursi Luginbühl's «Vasen» characterize the Gurten. Discover creative highlights in the park, restaurant, and hotel rooms.