International Bern Welcome Desk

Contact and liaison office for the international community based in Bern.
Created by the FDFA, the Canton & the City of Bern. Affiliated with Bern Welcome.

[International Bern Welcome Desk @_IBWD]

Experience authentic rural tradition and regional specialities in the heart of #Bern at the cattle procession #Sichtele 🐮🔔🧀.
📅 21 Sep 2026
📍Parliament Square
⏱️ 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
🔗 https://t.co/DeWgpgxuKj

[International Bern Welcome Desk @_IBWD]

🇮🇩🎉75 years of relations between #Indonesia and #Switzerland are being celebrated! Enjoy traditional dance, live music, delicious cuisine, fashion & culture at Festival Indonesia 2026 in Bern. Free entry!🌺🎶 #FestivalIndonesia
👉https://t.co/E5jed3r0nI

[International Bern Welcome Desk @_IBWD]

🌊Summer invites to enjoy the refreshing waters of the Aare. But careful! Whether you are swimming, floating down in a boat, or stand-up paddling – safety comes first! 🛟⚠️
👉https://t.co/q0hXVvQgfO

[International Bern Welcome Desk @_IBWD]

🎶🌳Enjoy magical summer evenings at #Elfenau Kultursommer in Bern! Free concerts, dance, theatre & readings in a beautiful park setting from Aug 13–30. Music for everyone!✨🎭 #Bern #LiveMusic #Culture #musikfüralle
👉https://t.co/23QGhvtn3G

[International Bern Welcome Desk @_IBWD]

🏛️✨ Discover Bern's cultural treasures for FREE! Every Saturday in August, explore museums, art, history & science without paying an entrance fee. A perfect summer adventure! 🎨🌿 #Bern #Museum #FreeEntry
More info 👉https://t.co/0u0uCsXN1Z

[International Bern Welcome Desk @_IBWD]

🎭🎶 Experience the magic of #Buskers Bern! From Aug 6–8, Bern’s Old Town comes alive with 140+ international street performers, music, acrobatics & unforgettable summer vibes. 🌍🎺 #BuskersBern #Bern #Music #Festival
👉https://t.co/kqlGhRlmq8

[International Bern Welcome Desk @_IBWD]

🎬🌙 Summer nights are calling! Join the free open-air cinema at Bern's Kocherpark from Aug 5–15. Great movies, live music, comedy, food & unforgettable vibes under the stars!🎞️🍿 #Bern #OpenAirCinema #Kocher

[International Bern Welcome Desk @_IBWD]

Happy Swiss National Day!🇨🇭🎉 Celebrating freedom, unity, breathtaking mountains, and unforgettable traditions. Wishing everyone a wonderful 1st of August! See you at #Bundesplatz with music from local artists, food vendors and family programme🏔️🎆✨ #SwissNationalDay #August1

[International Bern Welcome Desk @_IBWD]

🌿What could be nicer in summer than cooling off outdoors? Discover Bern's summer magic! Swim in the most beautiful natural swimming spots🏊, have a drink on fancy terraces🍹, and enjoy the perfect mix of city vibes & nature.🇨🇭☀️#Bern #Summer #Aare #BBQ
👉 https://t.co/HLcJGDLmcC

[International Bern Welcome Desk @_IBWD]

Freshly renovated apartment in beautiful Murten (Canton Fribourg)🇨🇭
🏡3.5 rooms, open kitchen, garden
🌊Lake 200m, train 5min
⚡Parking + EV
🛋️Furnished optional
⛰️Stunning Jura views
Ideal combination of tranquillity, nature and good transport links.👉Interested? Contact us!

[International Bern Welcome Desk @_IBWD]

🎬✨Summer nights in Bern are pure magic! Watch international films under the stars at #MarziliMovie, with delicious food, riverside vibes and vibrant open-air cinema moments.🌙🍿 From 20-25 July at 9.30 pm.
👉https://t.co/teUYQ41GcG

[International Bern Welcome Desk @_IBWD]

🌽🌿Green, greener, maize maze: from 18 July, Frienisberg will once again be offering a summer adventure for the whole family amongst tall maize plants, spanning an area roughly the size of six football pitches! #Frienisberger #Maislabyrinth
👉https://t.co/D0N65WtIua

[International Bern Welcome Desk @_IBWD]

🎶✨Festival season is here! The Gurtenfestival kicks off today, bringing music, sunshine, incredible views, amazing food and unforgettable memories to Bern’s beloved local mountain!🌄☀️🎉 #Bern #Gurtenfestival #grtn26 #Music
👉https://t.co/MLZ3t8eTsR

[International Bern Welcome Desk @_IBWD]

🇨🇭🐻 Discover Bern's biggest city celebration! From 19–21 June, the Bern City Festival fills the UNESCO-listed Old Town with 50+ live acts, local culture, great food and a true Swiss community spirit.🎶🍴🎉 #SwissCulture #bernerstadtfest #BSF26
https://t.co/R3HNzbROhS

[International Bern Welcome Desk @_IBWD]

Summer invites to enjoy the refreshing waters of the Aare🌊But careful⚠️ Whether you are swimming, floating down in a boat, or stand-up paddling – safety comes first!🛟
Essential safety tips, rules and emergency information 👉https://t.co/b8QXkEduxS

[International Bern Welcome Desk @_IBWD]

🌿🧀🐮Curious about Swiss traditions? Experience the Gotthelf-Märit in Sumiswald on 13 June: 160+ stalls, traditional crafts, folk music, regional specialties & a journey into Switzerland’s past. 🇨🇭🎶🧺
👉https://t.co/V6cHxJRyc5

[International Bern Welcome Desk @_IBWD]

🎶🇨🇭 Discover a different side of Switzerland at the Street Festival #Langenthal! Enjoy live music, street performances, local food, art & summer vibes in the town center on 12–13 June. Free entry! 🌞🎭🍴#SwissCulture
👉https://t.co/3ItavESaEK

[International Bern Welcome Desk @_IBWD]

What are Slovaks🇸🇰 known for around the world? And what major event can still unsettle even an experienced #diplomat like Ambassador Soňa Budayová?🌪️ In her portrait, she offers remarkable insights into her diplomatic daily life. Read the portrait here:
👉https://t.co/9wHoMVgJSQ

[International Bern Welcome Desk @_IBWD]

🌎🎉 Join us at Latinoamérica Fest and immerse yourself in the vibrant cultures of Latin America! 🇨🇴🇲🇽🇦🇷 Enjoy authentic food, live music, dance performances, and a festive atmosphere for all ages. 💃🎶#LatinoamericaFest #Bern #LatinCulture
👉https://t.co/MXhPmBKhCj

[International Bern Welcome Desk @_IBWD]

🎉🏃‍♀️🎨Family fun! On 6–7 June, the former Tiefenau Hospital will be transformed into a huge play area for children & families. Rope parks, obstacle courses, table tennis, creative activities & more exciting outdoor adventures. Free entry!🍦🚚🧺 #FamilyFun
https://t.co/BCmsYhgjgm