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Autumn Festival

The children's attraction on Bern's local mountain

Spiel und Spass den ganzen Tag

Every year at the beginning of autumn, Gurten becomes a colorful family paradise! The Autumn Festival delights visitors with a variety of child-friendly attractions and activities. In the Gurten garden, little crafters can create imaginative objects and take them home with them. Exciting games and competitions invite visitors to join in on the lawn, while our partners' stands offer crafts, puzzles, games, and snacks.

A special highlight is the stage, where fascinating performances, Je-Ka-Mi and other surprises will make children's eyes light up. Every year there are new attractions to discover. Experience an unforgettable day full of games, fun and autumn joy on the Gurten!

The Autumn Festival on the Gurten is supported by Migros Culture Percentage, part of the Migros Group's social commitment: migros-engagement.ch.

The history of the Je-Ka-Mi stage

A good 70 years ago, Ferdinand Bärtschi performed for the first time with an entertainment program for children at the inauguration of the new mountain station. For forty years, he repeated his performance with the accordion and built a small wooden children's stage on the Gurten meadow. Every year during the fall holidays, the children presented their favorite hits, recited poems, or told jokes in front of a large audience. Everyone can join in – that was the motto back then and it still is today. Ferdinand's offer enjoyed great popularity, and the Gurten – Park im Grünen Foundation decided to revive this children's stage in 2016.
Location Various locations in the park
Date Sunday, September 12 2026
Time 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Price for free of charge
Note The event will take place regardless of the weather. Due to the large number of guests, we recommend arriving early by public transport.

On stage
10.30 a.m. | Kids-Zumba with Yuselita
11.30 a.m. | Theater by DAS Kindertheater Bern
01.00 p.m. | Fairy tales with Sabine Heiz
02.00 p.m. | Je-Ka-Mi-Stage
3.30 p.m. | Kids-Zumba with Yuselita

Gurtenbahn
Get creative and leave your mark at the Gurtenbahn valley station

Bergbahnen Englistigenalp
Meet Globi in person on the Gurten

Gurten – Park im Grünen and Little Diamonds
Get a tattoo and have it decorated with colorful designs

Outdoor Escape Games
Take on the adventurous scavenger hunt with augmented reality

Face painting for kids
Become a colorful butterfly or a wild tiger

Kambly
Decorate your cookies like a pro with the Maîtres Confiseurs

Bühnen Bern
Dress up and take a great souvenir photo

StattLand
1 - 2 - 3, play along
Start times: 10.30 a.m., 11.00 a.m., 11.30 a.m., 12.30 p.m. and 1.00 p.m.

Gurten garden
Spicy, herbaceous, fragrant: let yourself be inspired!

Astro Events
Look through the telescope and explore the universe

Maria Luisa de Moreno International Foundation
Upcycling: create, learn, and appreciate resources

Disc Golf Club walkabout

Play Frisbee: aim, throw, hit

Berger Events
Show off your skills at cornhole and hula hoop

Ruff Golf Bern
Try your skills at golf

Bergbahnen Adelboden-Lenk
Find your way through the labyrinth

Hotel harry's home
Create your stay at harry's home

Westside
Jump on the giant bungee trampoline

Bernaqua
Show off your skills at XXL duck fishing

Migros
Go full throttle in the shopping cart race

Max Trax Cycling Course by the AXA Winterthur Prevention Foundation
Take the bike course and meet Max the badger in the park

Barrel organ
Enjoy barrel organ music from all over Switzerland

Farmer's Brunch A rustic farm-style brunch
Family Brunch at Huusbüffe The ideal brunch with children
Gurtner's Sunday Brunch An elegant brunch with lunch served
Indulgence Brunch in the Pavillon The all-inclusive brunch with a view over Bern
Impressions