Gurten - the local mountain of the city of Bern

9 Highlights at Gurten

• The Gurten rises to 858 m above sea level and is the local mountain of the city of Bern.
• With the Gurtenbahn, you can reach the summit from Wabern in just under five minutes.
• The Gurten is a popular excursion spot, featuring a "park in the green" with playgrounds and activities.
• The hotel on the Gurten is complemented by several restaurants offering brunch, snacks, and meals.
• The Gurtenfestival is a 4-day music festival that takes place every July at Gurten.
• A summer toboggan run, kids' cars, and a miniature railway provide entertainment for the whole family.
• The Gurtengärtli dazzles with its vibrant colors right in the "park in the green." On Wednesdays and Sundays, supervised garden afternoons for kids are regularly offered.
• In summer, you can hike, jog, bike downhill, or play the trendy sport of disc golf.
• In winter, Gurten offers a popular sledding path and a small ski area for kids and beginners.

For a family outing, Gurten is a destination you should definitely include in your plans. There are plenty of dining options in the surrounding restaurants. By the way, Gurten is car-free. You can only access it on foot or via the Gurtenbahn.

Gurten - Park in the green

The Park im Grünen regularly attracts the residents of the city of Bern to the Gurten. Every year, around mid-July, a four-day music festival is held here. Up to 80,000 people take part in the Gurten Festival.

Gurtengärtli

The Gurtengärtli is a natural garden laid out over an area of 650 m² in the middle of the park. Every Wednesday and Sunday, children can take part in supervised garden afternoons here. In this way they learn about the cycles of nature in a playful way. The offer is free of charge and requires no advance registration.

Adults can take part in guided garden tours, which are organized up to twice a month during the summer. However, a ticket is required for this.

Gurten toboggan run

Right at the exit of the Gurtenbahn mountain station you will find the toboggan run. Thrilling sections, tight curves and even a tunnel provide thrills. Besides, you have a great view of Bern and the Alps.

open: Mid-March to early November

Kids Cars

The small car park offers 12 small cars, quad or motorcycle for children. They can drive around here as they please. You can find them on the big playground, behind the Gurteseeli and the small train.

Suitable for children from 3-10 years

Other offers at the Gurten playground

The playground includes the following additional offers:

• Climbing equipment with the big wooden Geschtelasch and the concrete kite "Crealino"
• Hexagonal ball track with a length of 300m and a playing time of up to one hour
• Small train with a ride through a tunnel, over hills and along water

The small railroad was built in 1960 by students from Bern during their vacations. At the Take Away Stand Bahnhöfli you can refresh yourself.

Other activities at Gurten

Activities at Gurten include the Kids Cars and the Gurten toboggan run:

• hiking and jogging
• Playing disc golf
• Mountain biking downhill
• tobogganing and children's ski area
• Yoga

Gurten Hikes

On the Gurten you will also find easy hiking trails that are well suited for the family. The circular trail is even suitable for strollers.

Below are some of the most popular routes:

route	length (km)	difficulty
Roundtrip at Gurten	3.2	easy
Gurten Classic	3.8	easy
Route Alpenblick	4.0	medium
Route Winter Magic	5.8	easy
Summer Freshness route	5.8	medium
3-Gurten-Tour	7.4	challenging

When jogging, you have the great advantage that the Gurten is car-free. The diverse routes lead over gravel paths, asphalt roads or single trails.

Disc golf at Gurten

The new trend sport can be played almost everywhere. On the Gurten, the course has 12 yellow baskets. The player who hits all 12 baskets with his Frisbee and needs the fewest throws wins.

Downhill mountain biking

You ride your bike up in the funicular and then you can ride downhill for about two kilometers to Wabern. You will climb 270 meters in altitude.

Sledding and Ski Area at Gurten

A children's ski lift operates on the Gurten as soon as there's enough snow. This small ski area is reserved for kids and beginners.

The sledding path also depends on having enough snow. From Bern station, you can reach the sledding path in just 17 minutes. It takes you from the top station to the middle station and is not lit.

Getting There and Gurtenbahn

From Wabern, you take the Gurtenbahn, a funicular railway, to the Gurten in under five minutes. The distance is about one kilometer, climbing nearly 270 meters in elevation. The Wabern Gurtenbahn starts at the valley station in Wabern at 572 m above sea level and ends at Gurten Kulm at 858 m above sea level.

Offers at Swiss Activities:

• Ticket Wabern Gurtenbahn

The tram from Bern to Wabern takes only ten minutes, so there's really no need to drive. However, if you do take the car, there is a parking garage at the valley station.

Restaurants at Gurten

You’ll find two restaurants on the Gurten. The Gurten Brunch is very popular. Additionally, there’s the Bahnhöfli take-away if you’re in a hurry.

Gurtners

At the à-la-carte restaurant Gurtners, you’ll enjoy Swiss cuisine, including grilled dishes. With 110 indoor seats and 120 outdoor seats, it’s modern and cozy.

Tapis Rouge

The Tapis Rouge is a self-service restaurant with an extensive buffet. It offers 220 indoor and 260 outdoor seats, making it suitable for a quicker meal.

Restaurants at Gurten

You will find two restaurants on the Gurten. The Gurten brunch is very popular. Additionally, there is the Bahnhöfli takeaway if you're in a hurry.

Gurtners

In the à la carte restaurant Gurtners, you can enjoy Swiss cuisine, including grilled dishes. Alongside 110 indoor seats, you will find 120 seats on the terrace. It is modern and cozy.

Tapis Rouge

The Tapis Rouge is a self-service restaurant with an extensive buffet. Here, you will find 220 indoor and 260 outdoor seats. It is suitable for a rather quick meal.