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The gentle sea with the purest water and the magnificent grassy beaches of Bern attract more and more tourists yearly. The crystal turquoise color of the seawater sets the level of your vacation somewhere between stunning and perfect. So if you are looking for the perfect sea, this is your place!

Bern Best beaches

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Biel beach
Biel beach
Biel beach
Senior friendly
Strandbad Biel

Biel beach

Nidau 0.7 km
Very good
8.7
Paid entrance only • Beach resort • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season
8.8 Amenities index
Strandbad Thun "Stramu"
Strandbad Thun "Stramu"
Strandbad Thun "Stramu"
Good for Relax

Strandbad Thun "Stramu"

Hunibach 127.6 km
Very good
8.1
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Picturesque • Easy access • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season
5.4 Amenities index
Vinelz Strand
Vinelz Strand
Vinelz Strand
Camping

Vinelz Strand

Vinelz 0.5 km
Good
7.9
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season
2.7 Amenities index
Strandbad Bonigen
Strandbad Bonigen
Strandbad Bonigen
Camping

Strandbad Bonigen

Bonigen 110.4 km
Good
7.8
Beach resort • Picturesque • Easy access • Turquoise pure water • Small free area • Crowded in season
7.3 Amenities index
Erlach Strand
Erlach Strand
Erlach Strand
Good for Relax

Erlach Strand

Erlach 0.4 km
Good
7.7
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Gray fine pebble • Crowded in season • Distant parking
5.6 Amenities index
Plage de La Neuveville
Plage de La Neuveville
Plage de La Neuveville

Plage de La Neuveville

La Neuveville 0.5 km
Good
7.6
Paid entrance only • Beach resort • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season
6.7 Amenities index
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Popular types of Bern beaches

Picturesque
Picturesque
Sand
Sand
Fine pebble
Fine pebble
Rocks
Rocks
Beaches in small bays
Beaches in small bays
Long beaches
Long beaches
Private resort
Private resort
Good for Relax
Good for Relax
Kite or windsurfing
Kite or windsurfing
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Calm, measured rest and the sound of waves are perhaps the most common associations that arise with the word "beach". This is not surprising, as relaxation is exactly what many beach travelers are looking for. If you associate your vacation primarily with such activity, choose one of the 17 beaches in the region.

To make your choice easier, we have prepared a list of the best beaches for relaxation in Bern.

Quitest and lonely beaches in Bern

Plage Saint-Joux

Plage Saint-Joux
6.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Turquoise pure water, Good for swimming, Short walking distance
Switzerland, La Neuveville 1.2 km
Tuscherz Strand

Tuscherz Strand
5.9
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Concrete cover, Turquoise pure water, Good for water jumping
Switzerland, Tuscherz 0.2 km
Ile St-Pierre Plage

Ile St-Pierre Plage
5.9
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Switzerland, Ligerz 1 km
Derflistrasse am Brienzersee

Derflistrasse am Brienzersee
5.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access
Switzerland, Oberried 110.6 km
Plage d'Alfermee

Plage d'Alfermee
5.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Concrete cover, Turquoise pure water, Good for swimming
Switzerland, Alfermee 0.5 km
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Beaches with shade in Bern

Erlach Strand

Erlach Strand
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray fine pebble
Switzerland, Erlach 0.4 km
Badestrand Ipsach

Badestrand Ipsach
7.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Gray fine pebble, Turquoise pure water
Switzerland, Ipsach 1.1 km
Strandbad Luscherz

Strandbad Luscherz
7.2
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Concrete cover, Turquoise pure water
Switzerland, Luscherz 0.2 km
Strandbad Sutz

Strandbad Sutz
7.2
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Turquoise pure water, Fine pebbles bottom
Switzerland, Sutz-Lattrigen 0.9 km
Plage Saint-Joux

Plage Saint-Joux
6.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Turquoise pure water, Good for swimming, Short walking distance
Switzerland, La Neuveville 1.2 km
Ile St-Pierre Plage

Ile St-Pierre Plage
5.9
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Switzerland, Ligerz 1 km
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Wild and hidden beaches in Bern

Badestrand Ipsach

Badestrand Ipsach
7.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Gray fine pebble, Turquoise pure water
Switzerland, Ipsach 1.1 km
Strandbad Brienz

Strandbad Brienz
7.3
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Turquoise pure water
Switzerland, Insel 106.4 km
Tuscherz Strand

Tuscherz Strand
5.9
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Concrete cover, Turquoise pure water, Good for water jumping
Switzerland, Tuscherz 0.2 km
Ile St-Pierre Plage

Ile St-Pierre Plage
5.9
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Switzerland, Ligerz 1 km
Derflistrasse am Brienzersee

Derflistrasse am Brienzersee
5.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access
Switzerland, Oberried 110.6 km
Plage d'Alfermee

Plage d'Alfermee
5.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Concrete cover, Turquoise pure water, Good for swimming
Switzerland, Alfermee 0.5 km
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Sup boarding beaches in Bern

Strandbad Thun "Stramu"

Strandbad Thun "Stramu"
8.1
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Turquoise pure water
Switzerland, Hunibach 127.6 km
Vinelz Strand

Vinelz Strand
7.9
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Switzerland, Vinelz 0.5 km
Strandbad Bonigen

Strandbad Bonigen
7.8
Beach resort, Picturesque, Easy access, Turquoise pure water
Switzerland, Bonigen 110.4 km
Erlach Strand

Erlach Strand
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray fine pebble
Switzerland, Erlach 0.4 km
Plage de La Neuveville

Plage de La Neuveville
7.6
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Switzerland, La Neuveville 0.5 km
Badestrand Ipsach

Badestrand Ipsach
7.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Gray fine pebble, Turquoise pure water
Switzerland, Ipsach 1.1 km
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Attraction and Infrastructure

As for the main features of the beaches of Bern, they are as follows:

  • The region's beaches are mainly narrow, quite short and have a high level of cleanliness. The most common surface is grass of bright color.
  • Usually, entry into the water is moderately gentle, such beaches are 10.
  • The average distance from the road to beach in Bern is less than 500 meters. 17 beaches are relatively easy to access.

The vast majority of Bern beaches have the necessary amenities, such as sun loungers, umbrellas, beach cafes, showers and toilets.

Latest reviews on Bern's beaches

Biel beach
10 Tommaso Leeroy

This beach is a great place to have fun and enjoy the summer. There's plenty of room for activities and swimming. The atmosphere is relaxed, with families and groups of friends hanging out. It's easy to find a spot on the grass, pier, or beach to relax. The entrance fee of 4CHF for adults and 2CHF for children makes it a great value and highly recommended! 🌈

Strandbad Thun "Stramu"
8 LUCIANA Varela

This beach is peaceful and has a spacious lawn and dock, making it perfect for kids and furry friends.

Vinelz Strand
10 Zylan

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Erlach Strand
10 Lena Kessler

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Badestrand Ipsach
2 Sage Kim

Today, I went to Ipsach bathing beach on a Sunday and paid 10 Sfr for parking, which costs 2.50 Sfr per hour. However, during our parking time, we and around 40 other vehicles received a ticket for 120.-Sfr for parking on the mowed turf of the field, as there was no parking available. Although I understand that parking there was not allowed, I think 40 Sfr would have been a fairer penalty. This experience has made me hesitant to visit this beach again, especially as the parking lot is small and crowded. It's estimated that the municipality of Ipsach earns 168000.-Sfr in daily revenue from 40 vehicles paying 120.-Sfr each. Despite my mistake of overlooking the no-parking sign, I was surprised to see so many cars parked there already and paid my fair share. The beach itself is mostly stones, and the lawn was only decent up to the parking lot. Overall, I don't think I'll be returning to Ipsach bathing beach anytime soon.

Strandbad Brienz
10 LJ LJ

This beach is great for swimming and stand up paddle boarding in the evening.

Please note that lifeguards supervise 4 beaches in the region, but you should rely on more than just them, remember the elementary rules, as lifeguards are not on duty around the clock, even on equipped beaches!

Finding hotels in relative proximity to the beaches is usually fine. Many beaches have enough nearby accommodation, which gives good opportunities to choose the right place to stay.

The hottest month of the region is July - air temperature during this time warms up to 24.9°C and water up to 18.6°C. The coldest month is January - air temperature drops to 3°C and water to 0.4°C.

Do you know how many beaches there are in Bern? In total there are 17 beaches and the most popular is Biel beach.

Most viewed beaches of Bern

Biel beach
Strandbad Biel

Biel beach
8.7
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Switzerland, Nidau 0.7 km
Erlach Strand

Erlach Strand
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray fine pebble
Switzerland, Erlach 0.4 km
Vinelz Strand

Vinelz Strand
7.9
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Switzerland, Vinelz 0.5 km
Strandbad Thun "Stramu"

Strandbad Thun "Stramu"
8.1
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Turquoise pure water
Switzerland, Hunibach 127.6 km
Strandbad Brienz

Strandbad Brienz
7.3
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Turquoise pure water
Switzerland, Insel 106.4 km
Badestrand Ipsach

Badestrand Ipsach
7.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Gray fine pebble, Turquoise pure water
Switzerland, Ipsach 1.1 km
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the main features of best beaches in Bern?

When it comes to finding the best beaches in Bern, the following aspects should be taken into account.

There are 17 beaches in total, of which about 2 can be called high-rated.

The best beaches in the majority:

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To find the beaches closest to your current geolocation, click the Nearby Beaches icon in the search box. You will see the nearest beaches sorted by distance from you.

Note, that if you only want to see the beaches closest to you in Bern, you must be in that area to get the correct results.

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What are all easy accessible beaches in Bern?

Most of the beaches located in Bern are easily accessible, but there are also hard to reach beaches among them. Use the filter to sort the beaches by access details (parking, distance etc.).

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How to view all sandy beaches or beaches with other natural features in Bern?

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The most popular selections of beaches with natural features are listed below. Don't forget that you can create your own selection with any combination of features

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How to find uncrowded beaches in Bern?

The presence of crowds of tourists on the beach these days is becoming a mass character, and sometimes you want silence and solitude. Use the filter in search results to view the beaches in Bern by occupancy.

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Use the "Activity" section of the filter in search results to view the selections of beaches by one or multiple activities. Below are a few popular selections that you can change as you like using our filter.

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