Bern

Bern is Switzerland’s laid-back capital. The scene is small and thrives mainly on parties.

The scene

People party with the Viktoriaboys in the Old Town and at the queer party Tolerdance at ISC Club.

When to go?

  • Summer – Bern Pride: March and festival.
  • Summer: Swimming in the Aare.

Queer city tours

Want to get to know the scene during the day too? A tour with local guides is a great way to do it:

Tours & activities in Bern

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Practical tips

  • Parties usually only take place on certain weekends.
  • The Old Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Editorially researched, as of October 2026. Please check event dates with the organisers each year.

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Places in Bern

Nightlife

BarComeback BarGay bar · Bern Old Town“Where men meet”: Comeback Bar is in a historic vaulted cellar on Rathausgasse and is considered the gay bar of Bern's Old…ClubTolerdance im ISC ClubQueer party · Bern LänggasseA pillar of Bern's nightlife since 1992: Tolerdance at ISC Club is a party for gay men, lesbians and their friends, every…ClubViktoriaboysParty series · BernViktoriaboys is a Bern party collective without a venue of its own. Among other things, it is behind QUEERHÜBELI, the big LGBTI*…

Wellness

SaunaAqualis Wellness-CenterGay sauna · Bern MattenhofAqualis in the Mattenhof district is a gay sauna for men covering around 600 square metres: Finnish sauna, large steam bath, whirlpool,…SaunaSundeckGay sauna · Bern LänggasseSundeck is one of Switzerland's most established gay saunas: right at the top of a building in Bern's Länggasse district, with saunas,…

Stay

HotelBest Western Plus Hotel BernBern Old TownCentral chain hotel in Bern's Old Town between the French Church and the Zytglogge. Comeback Bar, according to GayOut the city's only…HotelBoutique Hotel Belle EpoqueBern Old TownOne of the smallest four-star hotels in Switzerland, with lovingly furnished Art Nouveau rooms in Bern's Old Town. GayOut lists it as…HotelHotel NydeckBern Old TownSmall three-star hotel at the lower end of the Old Town, right by the Nydeggbrücke, with a popular café-bar on the ground…HotelHotel Restaurant Goldener SchlüsselBern Lower Old TownHotel with its own restaurant in a historic arcaded house on Rathausgasse. According to GayOut, Comeback Bar is less than 100 m…HotelHotel Savoy BernBern Old Town, near the stationFour-star city hotel on Neuengasse, a few minutes from the main station and the Käfigturm. Comeback Bar on Rathausgasse is approx. 7…Hotelibis Styles Bern CityBern MattenhofColourful three-star design hotel on Eigerplatz with very good value for money by Bern standards. GayOut lists it as gay-friendly, and Accor…HotelPrize by Radisson, Bern CityBern BreitenrainYoung design hotel from the Radisson group in the Breitenrain district, with playful interiors and a lobby bar. GayOut names it as…HotelSorell Hotel AdorBern Bahnhof West, MattenhofBusiness hotel on Laupenstrasse, a few minutes from the station and the Federal Palace. Travel Gay highlights that the gay sauna Aqualis…

Events in Bern

FAQ: Bern

Which gay bars and clubs are there in Bern?

The Atlas currently lists 3 bars and clubs in Bern, including Comeback Bar, Tolerdance im ISC Club and Viktoriaboys. Each listing has the address, opening hours and our take on the place.

Is there a gay sauna in Bern?

Yes, for example Aqualis Wellness-Center and Sundeck.

Which gay-friendly hotels are there in Bern?

Recommended options include Sorell Hotel Ador, Hotel Nydeck, Hotel Restaurant Goldener Schlüssel and Boutique Hotel Belle Epoque.