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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.

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There’s so much to do at the play park on Mount Gurten. A wide variety of attractions – most of them free – encourage children to explore, play and burn off some energy. Here are just a few of the highlights.

The small railway

The small railway, lovingly maintained by enthusiasts, crosses hills and tunnels and transports both young and old throughout the park. Various trains, including two steam locomotives, run regularly.

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

Summer sledge

The summer toboggan run promises to be fun for young and old alike: tight corners, straight lines that allow you to go down the track at full speed and even a tunnel that will guarantee thrills and strong sensations.

Children from 8 years old can use the toboggan individually.
Children under the age of 8 can only use the summer toboggan run when accompanied (over the age of 12).

March till october

Monday- Friday 13:00 - 18:00
Saturday - Sunday 10:00 - 18:00

Price

CHF 4.00 Child from 8 years
CHF 5.00 Adults

Kid's Car

Only children are allowed to drive on the Gurten. Accelerate, brake, avoid, maneuver, 12 Kidscars are available to children from 3 to 10 years old so they can make their first car ride.

CHF 1.00 3 minute ride

Grünenfelder's ball machine

Stefan Grünenfelder’s legendary ball circuit is a kind of oversized Tinguely machine, where levers, pivots and cranks are operated. The countless stretches and mechanisms will excite both large and small. With more than 300 meters of track, you will need more than an hour if you want to do the whole circuit. As long as temperatures do not drop below zero degrees, the ball circuit also works in winter.

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 child’s plate 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.

Daily from 9:00 till 20:00 hour