Gurten – Park im Grünen
Erwachsene CHF 23.– CHF 23 · Kinder (6–16 Jahre) CHF 15.– CHF 15
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Why go
- Open lawns and green spaces for recreation
- Gurtners and the family restaurant Huusbüffe
Plan your visit
Prices
From the venue's website · checked 27 Sep 2026
Opening hours
Today00:00 – 23:59Show all
Don't miss
- Observation towerClimb the park’s observation tower.On the park grounds
- Hiking trailsExplore the hiking trails through the park’s green spaces.On Gurten
With kids
- The park has a playground for children.
- Young people helped build an earlier playground with a miniature railway, play street and miniature village.
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History
Marti also built a drinking and festival hall beside the inn for about 400 guests and founded Elektrische Gurtenbahn AG to make the hill easier to reach. The site’s earlier uses included a spa hotel, a watchtower and a golf course.
- 1898Fritz Marti bought the hilltop and about 15 hectares, then opened the Chutzengut inn.
- 1899After electrical power delays, the Gurten funicular began operating on September 12.
- 1901The Kurhotel Gurten Kulm, designed by Albert Gerster, opened with 30 rooms.
- 1925Most Bern voters approved buying the Gurten meadow to preserve it for city residents.
- 1959A car-free rule was introduced as construction began on the Gurten circular trail.
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- 1983The hotel closed because it needed renovation.
- 199589.9% of eligible voters approved establishing the Gurten – Park im Grünen foundation.
- 1997Renovation began, funded entirely by Migros with over CHF 33 million; the historic Kurhaus was restored.
- 1999The foundation began working on environmental, social and economic sustainability.
- Park redevelopmentThe park added a playground, kids’ cars, miniature railway, basketball hoops, frisbee golf course, restaurants and cultural centre.
- May 24, 2016The toboggan run opened and recorded 56,700 rides in its first year.
How to get there
- Cable carTake the Gurtenbahn funicular from Wabern. Address: Gurten, 3084 Wabern. The renovated valley station and fourth-generation funicular entered service on May 16, 2024.
- On footWalk up via hiking trails.
- TrainThe renovated BLS railway station enabled barrier-free public transport access to the Gurten station.
Sources: Gurten-Park im Grünen - Wikipedia · Gurtenpark · History · About us | Gurten Foundation – Park im Grünen · checked 28 Sep 2026
- Website
- gurtenpark.ch/
- Phone
- +41 31 970 33 33
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Questions and answers
How much does Gurten – Park im Grünen cost?
Admission is CHF 23.– for adults and CHF 15.– for children aged 6–16.
What are Gurten – Park im Grünen’s opening hours?
The park grounds are open 24 hours every day.
How can I contact the park?
Call +41 31 970 33 33.
Who operates Gurten – Park im Grünen?
Migros Aare operates the park on behalf of the foundation board, as part of its cultural commitment.
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