As global corporate and incentive travel makes its return, one of the desirable and well- connected cities for MICE is Bern, the captivating capital city of Switzerland. There is no better hotel better equipped for MICE travel than the prestigious five-star Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa, voted "Switzerland's Leading Business Hotel" in the World Travel Awards Europe.

Bern, a UNESCO world Heritage site since 1983 and Switzerland's political centre, is also at the forefront of sustainability as the number one location for sustainable events demonstrated by the “Environmental Performance Index” (EPI) and has been awarded “European Energy Award Gold” for its sustainable use of energy.

The city will delight and intrigue all year round with plenty of team bonding activities for delegates visiting the city. Bern is only one-hour by train from Zürich, Interlaken, Lausanne, Basel and Lucerne making it easily accessible for meetings, incentives, conferences, events and leisure breaks.

Beer brewery tours

Bern has over 200 breweries and microbreweries, more than anywhere else in Switzerland making it the secret 'Beer Capital' of Europe. Guests can stroll from brewery to pub sampling many of the outstanding and unique craft beers on offer, or learn all there is to know about the brewery business from the experienced sommeliers during one of Bern's Beer Tours.

Elemental cheese making

Foodies can wander downtown and visit the famous Emmentaler Show Dairy, where traditional craft meets the latest technology, an all-encompassing farm experience awaits visitors as they are introduced to what might be the world's most famous cheese. Here you can see how Swiss cheese is made and even try your hand at making cheese in the old Stöckli dairy.

Wild swimming in the Aare River

In the summer months, Bern's Aare River is a swimming paradise in the centre of the city, inviting locals and visitors alike to “Aare swim” in fresh, clean water of Switzerland's most beautiful river, with swimmers enjoying views of the Parliament Building and other landmarks on their journey.

A base to stay

Hotel Schweizerhof & Spa is conveniently situated in the heart of the city, perfect for exploration. It is the city's oldest and esteemed hotel situated in the very heart of Bern and was awarded a MYCLIMATE Award in 2019 as 'Pioneer of Holistic Sustainability in Hotel Operations' - an ideal venue for conferences and meetings. It offers a choice of 11 private rooms all equipped with state-of-the-art equipment to assist with livestream and hybrid events. The focal point is the exquisite 350-square metre Salon Trianon, a listed ballroom featuring impressive stucco ceilings, imposing marble columns and original Belle Epoque style chandeliers.

An ideal location for post-meeting relaxation, the hotel offers panoramic views over Bern from its unique Sky Terrace, shrouded in surrounding mountains and overlooking the UNESCO old town with its charming, cobbled streets and numerous fountains. With 99 elegantly designed rooms and suites, fine dining as well as traditional local cuisine in Jack's Brasserie, the hotel as perfect balance for work and play. For ultimate relaxation and wellness there is a pool and luxury spa with hammam, Finnish sauna complete with a cold pool and ice fountain, experience showers, a relaxation room, treatment rooms and a fully equipped gym.

The hotel is easily reachable once in Bern as it is located immediately next to the train station.

Stay at the Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa from CHF 439 per night in a double room, including breakfast. For more information and to book, please visit https://schweizerhofbern.com/en or call +41 31 326 80 80.

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