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For a family outing, the Gurten is a destination you should definitely consider in your planning. There is also plenty of catering in the surrounding restaurants. By the way, the Gurten is car-free. You can only reach it on foot or with the Gurtenbahn.
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.
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.
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
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
The playground includes the following additional offers:
The small railroad was built in 1960 by students from Bern during their vacations. At the Take Away Stand Bahnhöfli you can refresh yourself.
Activities at Gurten include the Kids Cars and the Gurten toboggan run:
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.
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.
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.
A children's ski lift will be put into operation on the Gurten as soon as there is enough snow. The tiny ski area is reserved for children and beginners.
The toboggan run also depends on enough snow. From the train station in Bern you can reach the toboggan run in only 17 minutes. It leads you from the top station to the middle station and is not illuminated.
From Wabern you can take the Gurtenbahn, a funicular railroad, to the Gurten in less than five minutes. The route is about one kilometer long and climbs almost 270 meters in altitude. The Wabern Gurtenbahn starts at the valley station in Wabern at 572 meters above sea level and ends at Gurten Kulm at 858 meters above sea level.
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From Bern to Wabern the streetcar takes only ten minutes, so there is no reason to come by car. If you still take the car, there is a parking garage at the bottom station.
You will find two restaurants on the Gurten. The Gurten Brunch is very popular. There is also a take away at the Bahnhöfli, if you want to go fast.
In the à la carte restaurant Gurtners you get Swiss cuisine, also grilled dishes. In addition to 110 indoor seats, you'll find 120 terrace seats here. It is modern and cozy.
Tapis Rouge is a self-service restaurant with an extensive buffet. There are 220 indoor and 260 outdoor seats here. it is suitable for a rather quick meal.
You will find two restaurants on Gurten. The Gurten Brunch is very popular. Additionally, there is a takeaway at Bahnhöfli for when you need something quick.
In the à la carte restaurant Gurtners, you can enjoy Swiss cuisine, including grilled dishes. Alongside 110 indoor seats, you will find 120 terrace seats. It is modern and cozy.
Tapis Rouge is a self-service restaurant with an extensive buffet. Here, there are 220 indoor and 260 outdoor seats. It is suitable for a quicker meal.
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.
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.
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.