Plate
CHF 221
Hotel Avg
CHF 298
Best Month
September
Airport Dist.
10km
Estimated Budget
Price converted to CHF from the EUR base. Indicative exchange rate.
Plan my Wedding in BernComplete guide for your wedding in Bern
If you are thinking of celebrating your wedding in Bern, you have chosen one of the destinations with the most personality in the country. Medieval charm on the banks of the Aare river. In this guide we analyze all key aspects so your big day is perfect.
Romance Factor
With a score of 8/10 in romanticism, Bern offers incomparable settings for your "I do". From magical sunsets to charming historical corners.
Party and Celebration
If you look for a big celebration, Bern has excellent leisure infrastructure (6/10) which guarantees your guests enjoy to the max before and after the banquet.
The best and worst of marrying in Bern
Main advantages
- UNESCO World Heritage medieval old town offering amazing backdrops.
- Fairytale landscapes with the Aare river wrapping the city and distant Alpine views.
- Very high service standards and Swiss punctuality across all local vendors.
Points to keep in mind
- High cost of living, which increases banquet, drink, and transport expenses.
- Bern Airport features extremely limited commercial flight connections.
The style in Bern
Dominant Style
Romantic Medieval
Local Tradition
Traditional Swiss log sawing by the newlyweds right after the ceremony
Weather month by month
Top Venues in Bern
Schloss Schadau
Neogothic castle situated on the shores of Lake Thun with spectacular parklands.
Hotel Bellevue Palace
The official guest house of the Swiss government with grand views of the Bernese Alps.
Kornhauskeller
An impressive underground baroque cellar restaurant with majestic vaulted ceilings.
Wedding traditions in Switzerland
What a local guest expects to see on the wedding day.
Apéro
Welcome reception with drinks and finger food immediately following the ceremony.
Cutting the Log
The couple cuts a log together with a two-person saw to demonstrate their teamwork.
Legal requirements to marry in Switzerland
Application steps, timing and paperwork for foreigners.
Civil authority
Civil Registry Office (Zivilstandsamt)
Minimum notice
30 days
Witnesses per spouse
1
Key steps
- Submit the application for marriage preparation at the local civil registry office.
- Verification of the couple's civil status and eligibility.
- Official authorization to proceed (valid for 3 months).
- Civil ceremony held in the official registry office hall.
Extra documents for foreigners
If you do not reside in Switzerland- Apostilled and translated certificate of civil status.
- Recent birth certificate (under 6 months) translated and apostilled.
- Valid residence permit or passport.
How to get there from Switzerland
Main airports
Rail
CFF / SBB / FFS
Common departure points
Madrid · Barcelona · Geneva · Zurich · Milan
Typical vendors in Switzerland
What Swiss couples ask most
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Alojamiento para tu boda en Bern
Precio medio: ~310€/noche
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Vuelos a Bern
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Que hacer en Bern
Actividades para invitados que viajan a la boda: tours guiados, experiencias locales y planes para los dias previos o posteriores.
Cancelacion gratuita en la mayoria de actividades
Preparativos esenciales
Seguro de viaje
Imprescindible para viajar tranquilos
- Cobertura medica
- Cancelacion de vuelos
- Equipaje perdido
- Asistencia 24h
eSIM internacional
Internet sin roaming ni sorpresas
- Datos ilimitados
- Sin cambiar de SIM
- Activa al instante
- Cobertura en +190 paises
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Frequently Asked Questions
What documents do foreigners need to marry in Bern?
You need birth certificates translated into one of Switzerland's official languages, single status certificates, and passports.
Why is September so popular for weddings in Bern?
September offers mild autumn sunshine, clear mountain views, and the surrounding forests begin to turn golden.
How do guests travel from international airports?
It is best to fly into Zurich Airport (ZRH) or Basel (BSL) and take a direct train to Bern (1 hour travel time).
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Estimated Budget
Price converted to CHF from the EUR base. Indicative exchange rate.
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