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Skiing in Bern

Since this winter you can go Skiing in Bern!...

... Well at least if you are a child or beginner. Up our Mountain the Gurten (see my other tips) there was a small Ski-Lift installed theis winter. As it was a great success it will be installed again next winter. The slope is perfect for beginners and kids, its not to long and not steep.

I had great fun watching the kids do their first curves on their skis.

The Ticket for the Lift is only 5.- CHF for the day.

If you need a drink to warm up there is a Snowbar just next to the Lift, and of course the restaurant only a few meters away.

Equipment: Skis, Skiboots, Waterproof and warm clothes.

Directions: When you arrive at the top station of the Gurten Cable-Car you go slightly left and you will see it.

Theme: Skiing/Snowboarding

Website: http://www.gurtenpark.ch

Grand Prix von Bern

The famous 10 miles of Berne.
This running event has been votet to be one of the best town running events. And it's the biggest sport event in switzerland!

The running course is a roundt trip around Berne passing the Bundeshaus, the Tierpark, the Aare and the old town. But running you probably don't have lots of time to enjoy the views... ;-)
All along the course there are music bands playing so it's not only a running event its a event for everyone!

There are different distances to run: the kids races(2 km), the Altstadt GP (5.5 km) and the Grand Prix (10 miles, 16.09km). Last year over 20'000 people where runing!!!

I'e never done it myself, but every year i work for the event securing the course.

The next GP will be on Sat 08.05.04

Equipment: Running gear

Address: Start is by the BEA Expo

Directions: Tram No 9 to Guisanplatz

Theme: Other

Website: http://www.gpbern.ch

Skiing near Bern

Berne is a good base for skiing days! Of course only in winter....

Near Bern there are several places to go skiing big and small.
The Berner Oberland with all the famous resorts like Grindelwald, Gstaad or Adelboden is only about 2-3 hours away. The nearest places in Wallis aren't much further.

There are some small places to go skiing a few hours a bit nearer. One place is the Gurnigel. This ist where the picture was taken. You can see more about this place on my Gurnigelbad page!

Theme: Skiing/Snowboarding