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Once a year, onions and garlic take over the City of Bern. During the Zibelemärit, the city smells of onion tarts, onion soup and mulled wine.

Back to the past – for one whole week. Every year in winter, the Belle Époque returns to Kandersteg. Authentic events and atmosphere transport the visitors…

Visitors are inspired by timeless art at the Museum Night in Bern, or they simply enjoy the lively atmosphere at night.

The stage is simply brought outside for the open-air theatres. The feeling of summer combined with dramatic performances possesses an irresistible appeal.

In the autumn the spectacular ‘Rendez-vous Bundesplatz’ event plunges Bern’s Bundeshaus (Federal Palace) in fantastic colours, images and sounds. These pro…

At the end of each year Meiringen celebrates an ancient custom: Trychel Week and the Ubersitz. Over a period of five days the villagers use masks, bells an…