Gurten - a children's paradise

The carefully designed miniature railway route takes guests large and small around the playpark. It is probably one of the oldest installations in Switzerland that is still working, and every year it carries around 80,000 children and 20,000 adults. In the course of this, the steam engine and other small trains cover around 6,000 km, which is approximately equivalent to the distance from Gurten to the Empire State Building.

The operation is dependent on the weather. Check at gurtenpark.ch whether the small railway is running.

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 between 3 and 7 years can only use the summer toboggan run when accompanied (over the age of 12).

18.03.–05.11.2023

Mon–Fri: 13.00–18.00
Sat–Sun: 10.00–18.00

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.

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 a track length of over 300 meters, the track has the shape of a hexagon with a diameter of more than 6.5 meters. If you want to play through the track from start to finish, it will take you almost an hour to complete the 30 support mechanisms. As long as temperatures do not drop below zero degrees, the ball circuit also works in winter.

In the middle of the Gurtenpark, the 650 m2 biological Gurten Garden invites you to explore. Garden animals and a colourful plant community offer children and families a varied experience of nature. The Gurtengärtli is freely accessible and free of charge.

Supervised garden afternoons

Free, supervised garden afternoons are held on Wednesdays and Sundays from 1.30 to 4.30 pm. During these afternoons, the children learn more about organic gardening and nature. In addition to practical work in the garden, the children are offered various activities, such as handicrafts, following the tracks of earthworms or processing the harvested vegetables.

The highest Ferris wheel in Bern. From 16 September to 25 October 2023, you will have the opportunity to do laps up into the heights on Bern's local mountain and feel like you were in your childhood. Experience the wonderful autumn atmosphere on the Gurten and enjoy the view of the city of Bern. It's an opportunity to see the beautiful surroundings from a new perspective.

Opening hours

Mon–Thu   13.00–20.00 hours 
Fri              13.00–22.00 hours 
Sat             11.00–22.00 hours 
Sun            11.00–19.30 hours 

Opening hours may vary depending on weather conditions.

Prices

Normal price                  CHF 7.00
Children 4–12 years       CHF 5.00
Children under 4 years   free

Daily, every 15 mins

Mon–Sat                          07.00–23.45 hours
Sun and public holidays   07.00–20.15 hours