Bernese Oberland & Bern Archives

Belle Époque Train: How to book this vintage scenic rail journey

How to book this special vintage train for a scenic journey to Montreux and Gstaad in western Switzerland.

Bernese Oberland Pass (2026): “How to” Guide & Best Excursions

How to use this Switzerland travel pass for free public transport and mountain excursions in the Bernese Oberland region

Switzerland

Mürren Northface Trail & Sprutz Waterfall

Moderate
2.5 h
7.4 k
170m
420m

Beautiful mountain trail near Mürren with optional visit to a big waterfall that you can walk under.

Bernese Oberland

Aeschi bei Spiez Bench Trail

Moderate
2 h
7.2 k
240m
240m

Beautiful hike in the grassy foothills near Interlaken, with spectacular views of Lake Thun and surrounding mountains.

Bernese Oberland

Emmental Show Dairy and Cheese-making

Learn about Swiss cheese making through history at this working dairy and museum, with a fun multimedia tour and live cheese making.

Oeschinensee Panoramaweg

Moderate
3.5 h
8.5 k
430m
430m

Entdecken Sie eine spektakuläre Wanderung über dem Oeschinensee mit Panoramablick auf Berggipfel, Wasserfälle und das blaue Seewasser.

Gstaad: 10 Best Hikes in the Region

The best hikes in the Gstaad region in western Switzerland for casual hikers and families as well as more adventurous travelers.

Bernese Oberland

Schynige Platte Panoramaweg

Moderate
2.5 h
5.6 k
150m
150m

Höhenweg bei Interlaken mit Berg- und Seesicht über die Jungfrauregion. Geeignet für Familien.

Foxtrail Emmental • Scavenger Hunt Trail

Easy
5 k
30m
30m

A fun puzzle trail that wanders through adorable villages in the Emmental countryside. You will drive a train, carve wood, meet a bear, weigh cheese, and much more.

Bernese Oberland

Sensorium • Museum of the Senses near Bern

This museum near Bern is full of fun interactive exhibits and activities related to the five senses.

Kambly Cookie Experience

Visit this Swiss cookie company to learn some history through fun multimedia displays and eat lots of free samples. They also offer children’s cookie making workshops.

Grindelwald First: Cliff Walk and One Day Itinerary

How to plan the perfect summer day at Grindelwald First, a beautiful mountain area with a cliff walk, lake hike, zip lines, mountain carts, and alpine playground.

Bernese Oberland