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BERN - SWITZERLAND
What’s on in Bern for Fall 2013 - Events and Special Exhibits
Qin – The Eternal Emperor - Mar 15- Nov
17
The
2,000 year old Emperor and his cermamic burial army continue their march
around
the world, conquering Bern through mid November. Discover
the history and civilization of China in the Bern History Museum’s
exhibition “Qin – The Eternal emperor and his terracotta
warriors”. Learn more about China’s first First Emperor
Qin Shi Huangdi. The emperor and his warriors have been tourin for
a number
of years now. So rather tha go all the way to China, why not Switzerland!
And the history museum is pretty cool in itself. Check out the Einstein
history
while you're there.
Federal Wrestling and Alpine Games Festival Aug 30 – Sept
1
Up for a good grapple and stone toss, The Federal Wrestling and
Alpine Games Festival (Eidgenössisches Schwing- und Älplerfest) is
Switzerland’s largest recurring sporting event and one of the country’s
most significant folk festivals, held in a different location around
the country only every three years. Over a quarter million spectators
are expected to follow the events of the traditional Swiss sports of
Schwingen (Swiss wrestling), Hornussen (a traditional team sport, which
involves throwing and catching a type of puck called Hornuss) and Steinstossen
(stone throw) live at the “Emmental Arena”, the largest stadium
in Switzerland, and other venues.
Bern Music Festival and Biennial Sept 3 – 15
Over 10 days, two joint festivals offer a unique, comprehensive experience
of cultural creativity in Bern. While the emphasis of the Bern Music
Festival is on musical milestones throughout the ages, the Bern Biennial
has a contemporary and interdisciplinary focus. The partnering festivals
are held in alternating years. A whole variety of Bernese institutions
and ensembles join with renowned guest ensembles and soloists from throughout
Switzerland and the world.
Suisse Toy and E Games Oct 2 – 10
For the kid
in all of us, play as much as you want in Switzerland’s
largest toy land. In four exhibition halls and thoughout open-air grounds,
Suisse Toy will be presenting a broad spectrum of games and toys, creative
characters and multimedia. The 13th edition of Suisse Toy, Switzerland’s
largest toy and game event, starts the ball rolling for the Christmas
shopping season, each year nearly 200 exhibitors delight 55,000 children,
youth and adults with an invitation to "touch and try" everything!
Rendez-vous Bundesplatz Oct 18 – Dec 27
Every evening,
from 7 pm to 8:30 pm, the Parliament Building takes on a whole new light
for 20 minutes. Using images, animation and sound,
this breathtaking rendezvous for the senses light show invites you on
an impressionistic journey through Switzerland guided by the motto "Innovation
out of tradition" in Parliament Square.
Onion Market (Zibelemärit) Nov. 25
The "Zibelemärit" (Onion Market) is a traditional Bernese
folk festival held on the 4th Monday of every November. Farmers from
the surrounding area bring over 50 tons of onions – artistically
woven into braids – to the capital, along with garlic. Colorful
market stalls offer ceramic pots, vegetables, traditional market goodies
and mementos. To help resist the winter cold, don't miss the Glühwein
stand with its hot mulled wine. The aromatic festivity gets underway
at 5:00 am for a day of savory cheese tarts, onion tarts and onion soup
on offer in all the restaurants. Kids get to scatter confetti in the
streets and have fun at the fairground.
Christmas Markets Nov 30 – Dec 28
Like much of the rest of the
German speaking world, Bern has its Weinacht Markts as streets and alleyways
glow with the warm lights from city houses,
as little Christmas trees decorate the doorways and windows. The ancient
houses of the Old Town, dating from the 15th to 17th centuries, provide
an especially charming backdrop for the Bern Christmas markets. The market
in Münsterplatz is devoted mainly to arts and crafts and more traditional
market fare can be found on Waisenhausplatz, a 10-minute stroll away.
Enjoy the Glühwein while browsing the candles and crafts and stop
into one of the legendary restaurants in the Old Town – either
the 350-year-old Klötzlikeller or the Kornhauskeller way to end
a visit
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