Tierpark Sommerwoche
Join a week-long zoo summer camp at Tierpark Bern (Dählhölzli) focused on conservation and animal encounters. July 6–10, 2026, with hands-on insights, tours of nearby areas, and behind-the-scenes in feeding kitchens—perfect for families.
Jungtiere im Dählhölzli
Outdoor guided tour at Tierpark Bern spotlighting newborns and the baby animals, watching parents and youngsters as they grow; a fun, educational experience for families to learn about animal care and early life at the zoo.
Abendführung in den Sommerferien
Guided evening stroll at Tierpark Bern (Dählhölzli) to observe bears, elks and other animals as dusk falls. Family-friendly outdoor educational tour for all ages; 19:30–21:00. Tickets: adults 35 CHF, children 25 CHF, in Bern.
Die tierische Theaterwerkstatt im Dählhölzli
Join a week-long creative theater workshop at Tierpark Bern (Dählhölzli) where kids role-play animals, observe wildlife, and collaborate to stage an imaginative show—final performance for families at the zoo.
Kinder übernachten im Dählhölzli
Overnight at Tierpark Bern (Dählhölzli) for kids and families: observe nocturnal animals, enjoy a cozy brätlen session and a bedtime story, then sleep at the zoo (registration via FÄGER Bern).
Abendführung bei Vollmond
Join a moonlit guided tour at Tierpark Bern (Dählhölzli) as the zoo comes alive after dusk, offering an intimate, family-friendly evening to spot active nocturnal animals and learn from expert keepers.
1. August Brunch im Tierpark
Join a family-friendly August 1 brunch at Tierpark Bern's Dählhölzli, savoring dishes at Eulen Bistro from 9:00 to 11:30 while watching the animals' morning routines and soaking up the Bundesfeier atmosphere with zoo entry included.
Hands-on medieval experience
Hands-on medieval experience for families and kids at Bernisches Historisches Museum in Bern. Explore daily life in the Middle Ages with interactive activities, crafts, and demonstrations starting on 9 August 2026 at 10:00.
Wolfsabenteuer am Lagerfeuer
Experience a wolf-themed evening at Tierpark Bern near the wolf pack, featuring a campfire, conservation talk, and myth-busting about Isegrim as Switzerland’s wolves return. An educational, family-friendly event under the open sky.
Ich bin Bär im BärenPark
Embark on an outdoor guided tour at Tierpark Bern’s BärenPark, strolling through the bear enclosure, exploring winter dens and sleeping nests, and enjoying views of the Aare and Bern’s old town.
Family Atelier: Age of Knights
Family Atelier: Age of Knights at Bernisches Historisches Museum invites families with kids to a hands-on workshop exploring medieval life through crafts, stories, and artifacts in a grand, historic setting.
Affentheater
An engaging, hands-on session at Tierpark Bern's Affentheater where families learn how Göldi-Tamarine differ from Zwergseidenäffchen and Totenkopfäffchen, then craft feeding toys to watch the monkeys enjoy them—no direct contact; 17:00–18:30 at the Dählhölzli entrance.
Chegelesammle
Chegelesammle at Tierpark Bern is an outdoor conservation event where Wisent, deer, bears and friends crave acorns and chestnuts. Bring sacks of nuts to the Ökonomiehof (near the raccoon enclosure) on 2026-10-14, 13:00–17:00; pay 0.20 CHF per kilo.
Raubtiere zum Greifen nah
Join a kid-friendly guided tour at Tierpark Bern's Dählhölzli to get up close with predators. Through skulls, skins, and claws, young explorers learn what makes big cats, wolves, and other predators fascinating while staying safe.
Die Zentrale – Für alle von 10 bis 14 Jahren
German-language youth theatre at Dampfzentrale Bern for ages 10–14. A lively, interactive live performance in an intimate indoor setting, crafted for families and kids, with engaging storytelling and stage visuals. 65 CHF.
Wildkatze, Luchs und Leopard
Join a family-friendly, educational guided tour at Tierpark Bern's Dählhölzli to explore wildcats—lynx, leopard, and more—discover features like tufted ears and expressive eyes, and learn how local Swiss wildcats differ from house cats.
Aquarienwelt im Dählhölzli
An engaging educational session at Tierpark Bern (Dählhölzli) exploring shimmering aquarium biotopes and how to translate natural habitat parameters into a thriving home tank, with insights on species care and aquarist setups.
Märli lose und Tierli baschtle
Family-friendly storytelling at Tierpark Bern (Dählhölzli) for kids aged 4–6: enjoy an animal-themed tale, then craft the story's main character with a grandparent and take the handmade animal home.
Abendführung im Vivarium
Take an after-dark guided tour through Bern's Vivarium at Tierpark Bern, exploring tropical habitats and conservation stories as night falls. 27 November 2026, 18:30–19:30; adults CHF 30, children CHF 20.
Dr Samichlous chunnt i Tierpark
Santa Claus (Samichlaus) and Schmutzli visit Tierpark Bern for a festive storytelling afternoon at Dählhölzli, with animal tales, small gifts for kids, songs and warm punch—a cozy, family-friendly outing in Bern.
Weihnachten für ALLE
Spend Christmas Day at Tierpark Bern (Dählhölzli): a family-friendly morning of animal surprises and conservation-themed moments that delights kids as the festive zoo invites you to celebrate the holiday with furry and scaly friends.
Dschungelbuch - das Musical
A stage musical adaptation of The Jungle Book at Festhalle Bern (Bern Expo). This family-friendly production delivers high-energy songs, vivid costumes, and colorful sets inside the Bern Expo venue, appealing to both kids and adults.