Region
Where horse history began

Bern: From the Jura Uplands to the High Alps

UNESCO Heritage
Landscape
Experience an unforgettable adventure across the wild west of Mongolia.
Culture and heritage
Ride through areas where the pharaohs have stepped before you
Culture and heritage
Because the Freiberger is the only Swiss horse breed
Equestrian life
SNSF researchers work to serve Switzerland's equestrian community and promote
Region type
Canton and city
Largest region
Second-largest canton of Switzerland
Dialects
French-influenced dialects in Bielersee and Berner Jura

What defines riding in Bern?

Bern is Switzerland's second-largest canton, stretching from the rolling Jura plateau across open farmland to glacial lakes like Thun and Biel/Bienne and the high Alpine peaks beyond. Deep valleys and broad high pastures shape a landscape of striking variety. The region has been proposed as a possible early centre of horse domestication, giving modern riding culture here an unusually ancient connection. The UNESCO-listed Old Town of Bern anchors a canton that balances wild Alpine terrain with centuries of human heritage.

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Riding climate in Bern, with this rider weather you can expect:

193Great riding days· 280 rideable days

Mostly spring to autumn.

Fair riding climateHot summersCold wintersBest months: Mar–Jun
  • The hottest weeks bring some sweltering days; early or late rides stay comfortable.
  • Hard winters with frequent frost and snow limit riding for long stretches.

5-year ERA5 climate normals, via Open-Meteo

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