Swiss Days In Berne: A Beer-Lovers' Paradise?

Bern is known for its beer culture and beer bars. The city tour with an after-work beer can be booked, and there are tours that will take you to multiple iconic beer bars. Beer is also served at half-time of the city tour.

Characteristics	Values
The city tour with an after-work beer	Can be booked again in spring 2026
The Bernese Beer Tour	Begins at the Altes Tramdepot and continues to OnTap and Au Trappiste
The Au Trappiste beer café	Is the beer-lovers’ mecca in Bern’s Old Town
The 13 Best Beer Places in Bern	There are five stops along the way
The 13 Best Beer Places in Bern	550 seats were sold out in no time

Beer tour in Bern's Old Town

Bern's Old Town is home to Au Trappiste, a beer café that is a beer-lover's mecca. Craft beer connoisseurs can choose from over 100 outstanding beers from microbreweries all over the world. Beer sommeliers Oliver Vurchio and Eliane Münger are constantly changing up the selection in order to introduce Bern's beer fans to all the best barley brews.

The Bernese Beer Tour is a six-hour long experience that takes you on a journey through Bern's beer culture. The tour begins at the Altes Tramdepot and continues to OnTap and Au Trappiste, a bar steeped in history, and then ends at Barbière. At every stop, experienced beer sommeliers and sommelières from Bern share fun anecdotes and key facts and figures.

The Lust und Laster - the “Fübi” edition tour is a city tour with a after-work beer that can be booked again in spring 2026. Shortly after the start, participants are each given an after-work beer to take with them (non-alcoholic if desired). At half-time, there's a “Bärner Müntschi” from the Felsenau brewery on the Bundesterrasse – cooled by fresh water from a Bernese fountain – and a nut mix from the charming unpackaged shop Palette.

The Emmental valley is another great place to experience Bern's beer culture. You can go on a two-parted hike that will delight nature lovers and beer connoisseurs alike. At five stops along the way, you can taste regional beers as well as matching snacks. The BLS will provide comfortable transportation between Grünenmatt and Burgdorf Steinhof during this six-hour long beer experience.

The 550 seats were sold out in no time. Equipped with tankards and a route map, the beer fans travel from brewery to brewery to celebrate Bern's beer diversity. The meeting point is at the Felsenau brewery on the River Aare, then it's off through Bern's neighbourhoods and on to Wabräu in Wabern – where any tired legs are quickly forgotten as the evening progresses.

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Bärner Müntschi from Felsenau brewery

The Bärner Müntschi from the Felsenau brewery is a popular beer served at the Swiss Days festival in Bern. It is a refreshing and delicious beer that is perfect for enjoying during the festival. The Bärner Müntschi is made by the Felsenau brewery and is available at the festival. The brewery is located on the River Aare and is a popular destination for beer lovers.

The Bärner Müntschi is a light and refreshing beer that is perfect for enjoying during the festival. It is made with fresh water from a Bernese fountain and is available in a variety of flavors. The brewery offers a range of beers and is a popular destination for beer lovers.

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Burgdorf beer history

Burgdorf beer has a long and even international history to tell. In 1871, the most modern brewery in Switzerland at the time opened in Burgdorf, exporting its beer as far away as Paris. After a “dry spell” lasting around 80 years, local beer has been brewed in Burgdorf again since summer 1999.

The BLS will provide comfortable transportation between Grünenmatt and Burgdorf Steinhof during this six-hour long beer experience. That way, the participating clubs, families or friends can fully focus on experiencing Emmental’s nature and liquid gold.

The city tour with an after-work beer can be booked again in spring 2026. Shortly after the start, participants are each given an after-work beer to take with them (non-alcoholic if desired). At half-time, there's a “Bärner Müntschi” from the Felsenau brewery on the Bundesterrasse – cooled by fresh water from a Bernese fountain – and a nut mix from the charming unpackaged shop Palette.

The Bernese Beer Tour is a relaxed evening moving from one iconic beer bar to the next. The tour begins at the Altes Tramdepot and continues to OnTap and Au Trappiste, a bar steeped in history, and then ends at Barbière. At every stop, experienced beer sommeliers and sommelières from Bern share fun anecdotes and key facts and figures.

The 550 seats were sold out in no time. Equipped with tankards and a route map, the beer fans travel from brewery to brewery to celebrate Bern's beer diversity. The meeting point is at the Felsenau brewery on the River Aare, then it's off through Bern's neighbourhoods and on to Wabräu in Wabern - where any tired legs are quickly forgotten as the evening continues.

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Emmental nature and liquid gold

Emmental is a nature lover's paradise and a beer connoisseur's dream. The Emmental valley offers a two-part hike that combines the beauty of nature with the pleasure of sampling local beers.

The Emmental experience is a six-hour journey that takes you through five carefully selected stops. At each stop, you can taste regional beers and enjoy matching snacks. The BLS provides comfortable transportation between Grünenmatt and Burgdorf Steinhof, allowing you to immerse yourself in Emmental's natural beauty and explore its liquid gold.

Burgdorf, a historic brewing town, is a key part of this experience. In 1871, Burgdorf's brewery was the most modern in Switzerland, exporting its beer to Paris. After an 80-year hiatus, local brewing resumed in Burgdorf in 1999. The Emmental experience offers a chance to learn about this rich brewing history and taste the fruits of Burgdorf's brewing tradition.

The Emmental hike is a unique blend of nature and culture, where you can explore the valley's natural beauty and indulge in the region's finest beers. Whether you're a nature enthusiast or a beer lover, this two-part hike promises an unforgettable experience.

For those who want to explore Emmental's nature and liquid gold further, there are various beer-tasting tours available in Bern. The Bernese Beer Tour is a popular choice, offering a relaxed evening of tasting different beers at iconic beer bars. The Au Trappiste is a historic beer café in Bern's Old Town, where you can choose from over 100 outstanding beers from microbreweries worldwide.

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Au Trappiste bar steeped in history

The Au Trappiste bar is a beer café in Bern's Old Town. It is a beer-lover's mecca with over 100 outstanding beers from microbreweries all over the world. Beer sommeliers Oliver Vurchio and Eliane Münger are constantly changing up the selection to introduce Bern's beer fans to all the best barley brews.

The bar is steeped in history and is one of the stops along the Bernese Beer Tour. The tour begins at the Altes Tramdepot and continues to OnTap and Au Trappiste, and then ends at Barbière. At every stop, experienced beer sommeliers and sommelières from Bern share fun anecdotes and key facts and figures.

The Au Trappiste bar is a beer-lover's paradise with a wide variety of beers to choose from. Beer fans can travel from brewery to brewery to celebrate Bern's beer diversity. The meeting point is at the Felsenau brewery on the River Aare, then it's off through Bern's neighbourhoods and on to Wabräu in Wabern.

The Au Trappiste bar is a popular destination for beer lovers in Bern. It is a beer-lover's paradise with a wide variety of beers to choose from. Beer fans can travel from brewery to brewery to celebrate Bern's beer diversity. The meeting point is at the Felsenau brewery on the River Aare, then it's off through Bern's neighbourhoods and on to Wabräu in Wabern.