Gurten - a children's paradise
Fun on Bern's balcony
Only a few minutes from Bern city centre, the Gurten offers many attractions, most of which are free. In summer, the water games shine through their turquoise water. The Gschtelasch, a large wooden construction with nets, a climbing tunnel and a slide, allows to jump for hours. At the playground there is also the legendary Stefan Grünenfelder ball circuit, a kind of oversized Tinguely machine. The miniature train will make you feel like a railroad man and the summer toboggan run will guarantee thrills. These are just a few examples of the many attractions that make the Gurten a true paradise for children.
Attractions Play park
The small railway
Prices
- CHF 2.00 Children
- CHF 3.00 Adults
- CHF 10.00 Multi-ride card children 6 rides
- CHF15.00 Multi-course card adult 6 rides
- gratis Children up to 1.99 years
Kid's Car
Accelerate, brake, avoid, maneuver: With the 12 Kids Cars, young guests can gain their first experience with a car and experienced drivers can take a few laps on the otherwise car-free Gurten.
The Kid Cars are in operation daily from 10.00-17.00, weather permitting.
Prices
- CHF 1.00 3 minute ride
Grünenfelder's ball machine
Restaurant Tapis Rouge
At the self-service restaurant Tapis Rouge you will find a wide selection of salads, hot dishes and delicious desserts. There is something for everyone. For the little ones, the offer includes a children's buffet and the older ones appreciate our varied offer of röstis. The two terraces invite you to bask in the sun and the children can play freely in a large games room.
Opening hours
19.04.2022 - 15.10.2022
Daily from 9:00 till 20:00 hour
18.10.2022 -18.04.2023
Daily from 9:00 till 18:00 hour
Observatory - the observatory above Bern
The observatory on the Gurten - a look into the universe for the whole family.
Since April 2022, the observatory on the Gurten has been thrilling astronomy fans both young and old. "Astro Events" explains the complex physical phenomena of the universe in an understandable and entertaining way and the telescope allows you to see the ring of Saturn or a planetary nebula live.
- Observation evenings are held every Tuesday. Astro Events explains the phenomena of the universe in an entertaining way and offers a glimpse into distant galaxies.
- In the winter months, children's observation evenings are held once a month for young planet fans, with models, crafts and, of course, a look through the telescope.
- Special celestial events take place several times a year, for example a shooting star night or a lunar eclipse. On these occasions, the observatory puts on an evening with the wow factor.
- The observatory is open to the public a few days a year, free of charge, so that everyone can have a look through a telescope.
The number of visitors per evening is limited and pre-registration is necessary.
Gurtenbahn Today (Friday) open
Operating times
Daily, every 15 mins
Mon–Sat 07.00–23.45 hours
Sun and public holidays 07.00–20.15 hours
Revision Gurtenbahn (No replacement operation)
6.-12. march 2023
Subject to change without prior notice
Wabern–Gurten Kulm one-way
- CHF 6.00 Adult
- CHF 3.00 Adult with Half Fare Card
- CHF 3.00 Child 6–15.99 years
Wabern–Gurten Kulm retour
- CHF 11.00 Adult
- CHF 5.50 Adult with Half Fare Card
- CHF 5.50 Child 6–15.99 years
The GA Travelcard and the Libero zone 100/101 season ticket are valid. Tickets can also be purchased via the BLS online timetable and via the BLS Mobil App, as well as at all stations in Switzerland.
Plan journey
Location
Contact
- Gurten – Park im Grünen
- +41 31 970 33 33
- Gurten Park im Grünen www.gurtenpark.ch
- Webcam Bern Gurten
