The Canton of Bern in Focus
Mice Center Bern
Founded in 1191, the Zähringer city of Bern remains one of the most beautiful cities in our country. Its old town was included in the Unesco World Heritage List as early as 1983. With its more than 142,000 inhabitants, it is one of the most important cities in Switzerland and the center of the Bern-Mittelland economic region - and the basis for the mice business in the canton. An ideal location for local to international meetings and conferences, but also for events from all over Switzerland with international participation.
Award for the best
The range of professional services and supporting programs is very broad. Last year, the federal capital therefore received the Swiss Mice Award as a destination that is well established in the field of meetings, congresses and events.On October 29, the eighth edition of the industry event "Best" will take place at the Paul Klee Center in Bern - an ideal opportunity to get to know Bern better as a meeting destination. It is aimed at those responsible for organizing employee events, seminars or congresses. Among other things, there will be a guest presentation by Marc Zimmerli of the Patrouille Suisse on the subject of "Teamwork at Speed 1000". At this event, interested parties not only get to know the Mice offer better, but also meet many Bernese top performers in person.
Congress Center Thun
You can also get to know Thun better. Incidentally, the city on the lake of the same name is the founding location and until 2011 hosted the Swiss Economic Forum (SEF), which is now world-famous and takes place in Interlaken. Every year in May, around 1,300 politicians and entrepreneurs meet at the Interlaken Congress Center for the major event, which founders Peter Stähli and Stefan Linder sold to the NZZ Group two years ago.The Thun-Expo exhibition center is located in the west of Switzerland's "most livable and lovable" city. A simple, functional infrastructure serves as the basis for events of all kinds. From agricultural fairs with livestock presentations to symposiums with integrated high-tech machinery exhibitions.But also conferences and general meetings can be organized in the Thun-Expo. The two main halls have 2400 m2 each and offer space for seminars with 1500 participants per hall. The newer of the two halls will be completed in July 2019. Three sides of the façade can be raised at the push of a button, allowing it to be used as an oversized pergola.The Old Riding Hall on the Thun-Expo site is suitable for banquets and receptions for up to about 450 guests. Regional, national and even international event organizers appreciate the unbureaucratic and helpful nature of the small Thun project team, which provides support in the planning and realization of the orders.
"Tour de Berne
Many smaller suppliers operate in the canton of Berne. Thanks to their lean structures, they can respond quickly and easily to customers' needs. An imaginary "Tour de Berne" introduces young and creative event suppliers.The tour could start anywhere, for example at the Eggli mountain restaurant at a good 1500 meters above sea level high above Gstaad. The breathtaking view from the sun terrace over the entire Saanenland region allows the participants of a brainstorm meeting to relax in a short time, recharge their batteries and then give free rein to inspiration and creativity.
Between meadows and mountains
Or then there is the Kemmeriboden Bad country inn in Emmental. Located between meadows and mountains, this traditional house has 30 hotel rooms and prides itself on being able to trigger culinary well-being with regional products. If you stop there, you should definitely try the legendary "Kemmeriboden-Merängge". The Harder Kulm above Interlaken is a lively place. Its panorama restaurant can be reached from Interlaken in just a few minutes and is an ideal location for company meetings. The new building is equipped with the latest presentation technology and can accommodate 130 guests. A second room can accommodate 55 guests. The Harder Kulm - Interlaken's local mountain - has an ideal platform for an unforgettable company photo with its two-lake footbridge: Lake Thun and Lake Brienz glisten in turquoise blue in the valley - vis-à-vis, the Alpine triumvirate of Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau towers proudly.
Many activities
The two lakes to the west and east of Interlaken are ideal for supporting programs on the water. On Lake Thun with the business ship MS Schilthorn - practically a floating mini congress center. The main deck houses an attractively designed interior and a cozy bar. On the upper deck there is a gallery for aperitifs and meals. And those who want to talk in small groups can enjoy a confidential atmosphere and inspiring views in the glass VIP lounge in the stern area. Depending on the occasion, the ship can accommodate up to 140 banquet guests. The pace is leisurely and quite different from Switzerland's only jet boat on Lake Brienz. But whether dynamic or leisurely, the two lakes around Interlaken look forward to welcoming more Mice guests.
Two very different conference hotels
The 4-star superior congress hotel Seepark in Thun has already received several awards as a seminar and conference hotel. Infrastructure and technology are at the highest level in the 17 working rooms. The Seepark has created good space: for learning, for exchanging experiences, for strategy and leadership discussions and as a place for dialogue between business, politics and culture. Guests also seem to perceive this positively. On TrustYou, the last 925 registrants rated the hotel with 4.5 out of 5 points and the rating excellent.Those who like it a little smaller and more personal are perhaps better off in a unique seminar hotel directly on the shores of Lake Biel. The Hotel Jean-Jacques Rousseau in La Neuveville not only fits Rousseau's ideas and writings, but is a natural oasis with fascinating excursion possibilities.La Neuveville, with its French charm, offers the right ambience for events of all kinds. All four halls have a breathtaking view of Lake Biel, Erlach Castle and St. Peter's Island. The venerable hall "Le Rousseau" offers space for up to 80 people with concert seating.
Farewell to hustle and bustle and noise
A trip to Mürren means saying goodbye to hustle and bustle and noise: switch off and immerse yourself in the atmosphere of this mountain village with its traditional chalets. As a car-free sun terrace, Mürren is an insider tip not only for those seeking relaxation, hikers and adventurers - conference guests also get their money's worth. In addition, there is a unique view of the imposing summit world for all.For a summit meeting in the car-free mountain village, the four-star Hotel Eiger is ideal. Here, not only vacation guests can relax and recharge their batteries with the power of nature. The hotel also offers an alpine seminar offer with 40 rooms, ten suites, a seminar room, indoor swimming pool and everywhere free WLAN. In the alpine Eiger-Stübli and the Tächi-Bar ideas are deepened and friendships are made. A social program can start right outside the hotel door: for example, a sledding evening with mulled wine or the ascent of the via ferrata in front of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. Susanna and Adrian Stähli are the fourth generation to personally serve hotel and seminar guests.
