Gurten – The highest Ferris wheel in Bern
Saturday, 14 September to Sunday, 20 October 2024
It is already an indispensable landmark in many well-known cities: the Ferris wheel. This autumn you can enjoy a ride on the Ferris wheel on Bern's local mountain Gurten. Feel transported back to your childhood and experience the wonderful autumn atmosphere from breathtaking heights with a magnificent view of the city of Bern. An experience for the whole family.
On some evenings there are gin, beer or wine tastings as well as raclette and fondue dinners. Combine the wind and the view with a culinary highlight. Travel comfortably by train to Wabern by Bern. The valley station of the Gurten funicular is just a few steps from the train station.
Date & Operating hours
Dates
Saturday, 14 September to Sunday, 20 October 2024
Operating hours
Mon-Thu: 13.00-19.30
Friday: 13.00-22.00
Saturday: 11.00-22.00
Sun: 11.00-19.30
Opening hours may vary depending on the weather. Updates can be found on gurtenpark.ch.
Tastings, raclette and fondue dinners
Experience moments of pleasure with gin, beer or vine tastings or a raclette/fondue on selected evenings. Combine the feeling of the wind and the breathtaking view with a culinary highlight.
Warm and weather-appropriate clothing is recommended. The events take place in all weathers.
Gin tasting Thursday 19.09.2024
Thursday, 19 September, from 20.00 to 22.00
In Bern, gin is traditionally drunk at the very bottom of the city: in the Matte on the Aare. Now you can enjoy the pleasure of gin in one evening at the highest point of Bern. Try different types of gin and enjoy the magnificent view over Bern. The tasting begins at 20.00 with a welcome drink and a brief introduction in front of the Ferris wheel.
- CHF 70.00 Gin tasting without food, per person
- CHF 120.00 Gin tasting with 3-course menu at restaurant Gurtners, per person
Beer tasting Thursday 03.10.2024
Thursday, 03 October, from 20.00 to 22.00
Taste regional beers from the Endstation brewery and admire the view of the city of Bern from the Ferris wheel.
- CHF 45.00 Beer tasting without food, per person
- CHF 95.00 Beer tasting with 3-course menu at Gurtners, per person
Wine tasting Thursday 17.10.2024
Thursday, 17 October 2024, from 20.00 to 22.00
Experience Bern's wine history with exciting stories and exquisite wines with a view over the city. The tasting will be accompanied by Riem & Daepp.
- CHF 105.00 Wine tasting with 3-course menu at Gurtners, per person
- CHF 55.00 Wine tasting without food, per person
Raclette tasting Tuesday 17.09.2024
Tuesday, 17 September, from 19.30 to 22.00
Embark on an exclusive evening Ferris wheel ride and enjoy a delicious raclette at height with a breathtaking view of the charming city of Bern.
- CHF 150.00 Gondola for 2 persons
- CHF 225.00 Gondola for 3 persons
- CHF 300.00 Gondola for 4 persons
- CHF 47.00 Child up to 12 years
Fondue tasting Wednesday 09.10.2024
Wednesday, 09 October, from 19.30 to 22.00
Embark on an exclusive evening Ferris wheel ride and enjoy a delicious fondue at altitude with a breathtaking view of the enchanting city of Bern.
- CHF 105.00 Wine tasting with 3-course menu at Gurtners, per person
- CHF 55.00 Wine tasting without food, per person
Price Ferris wheel ride
- CHF 8.00 Normal price
- CHF 5.00 Children 4 to 12 years
- free of charge Children under 4 years
Tickets can only be purchased on site.
How to get there
Travel comfortably by train to Wabern b. Bern. In just a few steps, you will be at the Gurten funicular station.
Location
Contact
- Gurten Park im Grünen
- Gurten Park im Grünen www.gurtenpark.ch
