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Gurtenbahn

The use of the Gurtenbahn is included in the price of the festival ticket. The last descent is from Wednesday to Saturdaynight at 5.30 AM. After the end of regular public transport services, night shuttle buses will run from the Gurtenbahn station to Bern main station. For more information, visit the section arrival and departure.

Main entrance

The main entrance is located at the Gurtenbahn mountain station. Once you have exchanged your ticket for a wristband, you can use this to enter the entrance. The security staff at the entrances are instructed to check luggage and wristbands.

Entrance Waldbühne

There is now a second entrance at the Waldbühne. Regular festival wristband exchange is possible there until 9:00 PM; however, Comfort Tickets cannot be exchanged for festival wristbands at this location. An alternative route leads around the site to the main entrance, where Comfort Tickets can be exchanged. To return, please use the path from the main entrance in the direction of Wabern (except for residents of Spiegel/Blinzern).

Comfort Zone

You can find all the information about the Comfort Zone here.

Toilets

There are over 300 toilets, urinals and portable toilets on the festival site. The toilets are unisex, with the exception of the urinals, which are marked accordingly. All toilets have free water dispensers.

Peeasy

Don’t want to wait in long queues for the toilets? The Gurtenfestival offers the perfect solution with the Women-pissoir: With the help of a funnel, you can urinate standing up. The Peeasy is located to the right of the Migros stand.

Lockers

Whether valuables or replacement clothing: Rent a locker for the things that are important to you. Mechanical lockers cost CHF 2.00 per opening. You can reserve digital lockers here at a later time. Lockers are available in the tent stage area and in Foody. You can get 2-franc coins for the lockers at the Info Point in the Festival Store. The lockers are accessible during opening hours and are not staffed.

Contact:

schlüssfach.ch GmbH
Tel. 079 120 14 44
info@schluessfach.com

Lost items can be collected after the festival at the lost and found office of the municipality of Köniz. Since all lost items must first be sorted and entered into the system after the festival, this will take a few days. Starting Thursday, July 24, 2025, you can search for lost items at www.easyfind.ch or inquire by phone at 031 970 95 15. The lost and found office is located at Sägestrasse 42 in 3098 Köniz.

Powerbank

Never run out of battery during your favorite song again!
At our four phone charging stations (Comfort Zone, Festival Store, locker platform at the main area, and tent stage area), you can easily rent a power bank – with all standard cables (Lightning, USB-C, Micro-USB) already built in.

How it works:
Scan the QR code at the station and the power bank will be dispensed automatically. You can also pay contactless by card.

Cost: CHF 3.– per day
Deposit: CHF 25.–

Return: Simply plug the power bank back into any available slot at any station.

More info here.

Wheelchair platform

There are wheelchair accessible terraces on the site, one for each stage. In the main stage area, the platform is located directly opposite the main stage and is accessible via the main entrance. In the forest stage area there is a wheelchair accessible platform in the ewb building opposite the forest stage. In addition, all buildings/stands on the site are wheelchair accessible. In order for wheelchair users to get to the tent stage as quickly as possible, they and their accompanying person (unlimited number) may enter the backstage area through the food backstage entrance and travel down an asphalt road to the tent stage. Access to the tent stage is guaranteed from the stage.

Contact
The team is also happy to assist you by phone and can be reached as follows:
Emergency service: 2:00 PM – 12:00 AM (repair workshop and general assistance): +41 77 257 79 72
Outside of these hours, you can contact the festival helpline at: +41 31 386 10 10

Additional offer
The wheelchair stands on the main stage and the tent stage will be staffed by a great team who will be on hand to answer questions and provide assistance if needed. Chairs will also be available for accompanying persons or people who do not need a wheelchair but cannot stand for long periods of time.

We provide electricity for charging electric wheelchairs. We also have a mobile workshop for minor wheelchair repairs.

Boulevard & Märit

The boulevard at our festival is always a little highlight for visitors – a place to browse, stroll around, get inspired, and discover new things. This year’s participants include:

The popular Märit (market) is located in the Tent Stage area next to the Campfire Stage and aims to promote young Swiss brands. This year’s participants include:

Foody

The large circus tent in the center of the main stage area offers around 30 tables with 300 covered seats.

Collection points

PET bottles, cups, cutlery and crockery subject to deposit can be returned to the two collection points in Foodstrasse and at the tent stage area.

Depot donation

Visitors can also donate PET bottles, cups, cutlery, and dishes that require a deposit. This year, the donations will benefit the association Glücksbringer. You can learn more about them at their booth on the Food Street (marked as number 21 on the site map).

Potable Water

Sun, partying and alcohol can lead to dehydration of the body. It is therefore all the more important to drink non-alcoholic drinks or water regularly. There are water points (free of charge) at all toilets on the festival site.

Gurten - Park im Grünen

The self-service restaurant Huusbüffe is open during the Gurtenfestival from 09.00 AM – 18.00 PM. If you want to know more about the year-round activities of the “Gurten – Park im Grünen”:
www.gurtenpark.ch

Lost and found office at the Info Point (Festival Store)

Lost property can be handed in or collected at the Info Point (in the Festival Store). If you are not at the festival every day, you can contact the Festival Hotline during the festival. Children who have lost their parents will also be looked after here and their parents will be called out by the festival speakers on all stages.
After the festival, the lost and found office of the municipality of Köniz is responsible. As all lost property must first be sorted and entered into the system after the festival, it takes a few days. From Thursday, July 24, 2025, you can search for lost items at www.easyfind.ch or call 031 970 95 15 to inquire about them. The lost and found office is located at Sägestrasse 42 in 3098 Köniz.

Stages & Dancetents

The festival features four concert stages and three dance tents. The fifth stage, Forum, hosts exciting panels, readings, and comedy. Both national and international acts perform on the Main Stage and the Tent Stage. The Forest Stage and the Campfire Stage are dedicated to national artists. In the three dance tents — Soundgarden, Supermercado, and Cosmodrome — local DJ heroes as well as international top acts play until 5:00 AM.

You can find the detailed program for each stage and dance tent here.
Create your own personalized line-up so you don’t miss a single concert or DJ set!

Admission and Access

Wristband exchange

You can exchange your ticket for a wristband on the first day of its validity.

To do this, present the QR code on your ticket at an official wristband exchange point. It does not matter whether you print the ticket (A4, QR code area must not be folded) or show the QR code directly on the screen of your smartphone. Please note that it’s not possible to upgrade your ticket on the spot (exchange a regular ticket for a Comfort Zone ticket).

The wristband exchange for regular tickets is located at the Dorfschulhaus Wabern. Comfort Zone tickets can only be exchanged at the Comfort Zone Check-in at the top station of the Gurtenbahn.

All regular ticket holders should exchange their wristbands at the Dorfschulhaus in the valley. The wristband must be worn tightly around the right wrist. Damaged or loose wristbands will not be accepted and will not be replaced if lost. The wristband is not transferable. Anyone who misuses the wristband is liable to prosecution and will be reported to the police. The wristband is attached directly to the wrist when it is replaced. Loose wristbands will not be given to other people.

There is now a second wristband exchange at the second entrance to the Waldbühne. Please note: The regular wristband exchange is only available until 9:00 PM. There is no Comfort wristband exchange. Comfort Zone tickets can only be exchanged at the Bergstation Comfort Zone check-in (right next to the Comfort Zone entrance).

The age check (+16/+18) is carried out directly on the wristband when the wristband is exchanged. Children born in 2013 and younger can visit the festival free of charge when accompanied by an adult and do not need a wristband. Tickets for children must now be ordered via email (ticketing@gurtenfestival.ch) (free of charge). Please include the order number(s) of your ticket(s). A maximum of two child tickets can be requested per ticket/person.

Due to the change of location of the wristband exchange at the top station, wheelchair users can exchange their ticket for a wristband at check-in.

Access to the festival site

Access to the festival site is now possible via two routes: through Wabern (by Gurtenbahn or on foot) or on foot from the bus stop Spiegel/Blinzern. Detailed information about getting there can be found under “Arrival.”

Minors

Children born in 2013 or later can attend the Gurtenfestival for free – when accompanied by an adult (ID required). Age verification will be carried out when exchanging for a festival wristband. Tickets for children must now be ordered via email (ticketing@gurtenfestival.ch) (free of charge). Please include the order number(s) of your ticket(s). A maximum of two child tickets can be requested per ticket/person.

Children who have lost their parents on the festival grounds will be cared for at the Info Point and announced by the festival speakers across all stages.

Underage teenagers may attend the festival with a valid ticket even without an accompanying adult. Age verification will always be carried out (for alcohol distribution).

people with disabilities/ wheelchair users

The Cerebral Foundation and the Gurtenfestival ensure that people with disabilities can visit the Gurtenfestival as easily as possible. Starting with the wheelchair-accessible Gurtenbahn, the accessible walkways to the three wheelchair stands and the on-site support. Two barrier-free WCs are located in the immediate vicinity, all accessible with the Eurokey. If you do not have such a key, you can easily order it via the following link: www.eurokey.ch

If you do not yet have a ticket and would like to attend the Gurtenfestival, please contact ticketing@gurtenfestival.ch. As a wheelchair user, you will receive a 20% discount on your ticket.

Due to the change of location of the festival wristband exchange, wheelchair users can exchange their ticket for a festival wristband at the check-in (Gurtenbahn mountain station).

BETAX
All disabled cabs may unload and pick up wheelchair users at the Gurtenbahn valley station. This is possible without a permit. With BETAX, you can travel free of charge to the Güsche in zones 100/101 with a valid festival pass during the festival.

Register your journey under:
031 990 30 90 or by email bestellung@betax.ch.

Are you not dependent on a wheelchair, but have another impairment?

We would like you to be able to visit the festival without any obstacles and experience unforgettable moments on our local mountain. So get in touch with us if you have any questions or need support. We will take care of every request, look at it individually and find a solution if possible. You can contact us via info@gurtenfestival.ch.

Gurtä wheelchair
The Gurtä wheelchair is especially suitable for natural mountain trails, cobblestones, rough gravel and steps. Thanks to the intelligent chassis with electric drive, it offers all the features required for safe progress on rough terrain. The double rear wheel prevents it from sinking into soft ground. It also offers flexibility and stability during driving maneuvers. Thanks to the unique design and drive technology, it is possible to negotiate slopes and gradients of up to 32%.

The Gurtä wheelchair will be available at the wheelchair grandstand (main stage) on every festival day from 12:00 to 23:00 and can be booked for a ride there.

Beverages

1.5 litres of drinks per person (exclusively PET or drinks cartons and in returnable aluminium drinks bottles) may be taken onto the festival site. Trading in food and beverages is prohibited.

Overnight accommodation during the festival

Temporary tent structures and overnight stays on the festival grounds are not permitted. There is no camping area on or next to the festival grounds. Below, you will find a list of accommodations in the city of Bern that offer special deals during the festival period.

Camping Eichholz

  • Reservations for campers, caravans, and vans are not possible; the “first come, first serve” principle applies.
  • It is recommended to reserve your tent spot early.
  • All further information is available on the Camping Eichholz website.
  • There are no parking spaces at Camping Eichholz—arrival by public transport is recommended.

Hotel Bären am Bundesplatz

Upon presentation of a festival ticket (paper or online), the following room discounts apply:

  • 1 overnight stay: CHF 10.00 discount
  • From 2 overnight stays: CHF 15.00 discount per night

This offer is subject to availability, bookable via phone or email, and cannot be combined with other discounts. No discount applies for bookings via online platforms (Booking, HRS, Expedia, etc.) or last-minute bookings on the same day.

Hotel Goldener Schlüssel Bern

  • Breakfast available until 11:00 AM
  • This offer is valid only for direct bookings via phone, email, or the hotel website using the keyword “Güsche2025”.

Hotel Marthahaus Bern

  • Discounted rates and flexible cancellation conditions
  • Free rain or sun umbrella and a bottle of mineral water
  • Hangover breakfast until 11:00 AM
  • Lunchbox with a sandwich, mineral water, fruit, and an energy bar
  • Late check-out until 12:30 PM
  • This offer is valid only for direct bookings via phone or email using the keyword “Gurtenfestival25”.

Kursaal Hotel Bern
Don’t feel like waiting for the Gurtenbahn?
The Swissôtel Kursaal Bern offers the solution with the “peace of mind” package: You’ll be easily driven to the festival entrance by shuttle service.

How?

  • Book one or more nights in the Swiss Advantage category at the Swissôtel Kursaal Bern between July 16th and 20th, 2025.

  • You must already have a Comfort Zone ticket, which you can purchase here.

More Info:

  • The shuttle departs from the hotel at 5:00 PM.

  • Only the outward trip is included.

  • Overnight stay includes late check-out until 1:00 PM and late breakfast buffet until 2:30 PM.

Would you like to book now or have further questions? Contact us by phone at +41 31 339 50 50 or via email at reservation@kursaal-bern.ch.

Travelcircus

  • Book a whole premium package for the Gurtenfestival 2025.

Further tips for accommodation:

Animals

Dogs and other animals are not allowed on the festival grounds – for the sake of the animals.

Comfort Zone

Site Map

Opening Hours

Festival Site

Wednesday
Gates open: 2:00 PM | Concerts start: 3:00 PM

Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Gates open: 12:00 PM | Concerts start: 2:00 PM

Comfort Zone Opening Hours
Wednesday: from 2:00 PM – 3:30 AM
Thursday, Friday, Saturday: from 12:00 PM – 3:30 AM

Food Stalls Opening Hours
Food stalls are open daily from 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM, except on Wednesday when they open at 2:00 PM.

The following food stalls will treat you to culinary delights:

  • Smash Bro’s Burger
  • roh&nobel
  • Greek Spot
  • Gabriele Streetfood
  • Mondo
  • Linde Orpund
  • Ragaz Catering
  • Outlawz Food
  • Gelateria di Berna
  • Drip Roasters

Comfort Zone Check-in Opening Hours
Tue: 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Wed: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thu / Fri / Sat: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Outside of these hours, check-in is available at the booth to the left of the main entrance.

Offers and benefits

A variety of bars, lounges and dining areas, as well as a spacious, secluded garden, invite you to sit back and enjoy lively conversation in a relaxed environment. In addition, the covered grandstand with unobstructed views of the main stage, private toilets and lockers make this an oasis of wellbeing. Whether it’s a takeaway meal, a coffee in the shade or a drink in the sun, we’ve got you covered. The menus offer a wide variety of local delicacies. When you need a breather, sink into the cosy cushions, grab a sofa upstairs or curl up at a garden table under the trees. For faster ascents and descents, the Comfort Zone wristband gives you access to separate entrances at the valley and mountain stations of the Gurtenbahn. Enter the Comfort Zone at the top station through a separate entrance on the right. If you have any questions, please contact comfort@gurtenfestival.ch.

Gurtenbahn/Ticket

You have access to a separate and faster Comfort Zone entrance at both the valley and mountain stations of the Gurtenbahn. For the first ascent upon arrival, the ticket is valid on the day of its purchase—please have your ticket ready as a PDF on your phone or printed on paper.

For more information, please check the Arrival section.

Comfort Zone Check-in

Owners of a Comfort Zone ticket must exchange their ticket for a wristband at the Comfort Zone check-in near the main entrance. The check-in is located right in front of the entrance to the Comfort Zone. If you are arriving via the new walking path from Spiegel/Blinzern, a path around the festival grounds will lead you to the Comfort Zone check-in. There is no wristband exchange for Comfort Zone tickets at the new Waldbühne entrance.

Comfort Zone Check-in Opening Hours
Tue: 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Wed: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thu / Fri / Sat: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Outside of these hours, check-in is available at the booth to the left of the main entrance.

Sustainability

Yes, a festival produces waste, consumes energy and causes traffic. But what if all the people who spend four days on the Gurten spent this time individually, with all its ecological side effects? There is no clear evidence that a joint festival weekend is ultimately more sustainable than all its visitors spending time in private, consuming resources and causing emissions – but this would at least be our major goal. Sustainability is and has never been mere lip service for us, but every year we work towards an ever more sustainable festival experience. We think in cycles wherever possible and include all dependencies, so we don’t stop at the gates of our festival. And we are currently working on a life cycle assessment that includes the entire festival with all its departments and will publish the status quo and our goals annually in future and record our progress.

For several years now, we have been documenting all the key figures in the various sectors that we can use as a starting point: Food, infrastructure, transport, energy and much more. We are constantly endeavoring to make meaningful improvements and have already achieved numerous milestones: for example, we set an upper limit of 50% for meat dishes at the food stands, we were one of the first festivals in Europe to introduce reusable cups, the local production of approx. 50% of our electricity consumption is produced locally in an intelligent and very efficiently controlled generator network, we reuse different materials wherever possible and separate and recycle everything that is not used as residual waste for energy generation, we continue to promote the already very high proportion (92%) of visitors travelling to and from the festival by public transport, bicycle or on foot, we do not allow free goodies (sampling) on and around the festival site and much more.

Sustainability has a social dimension that is just as central to us as ecology. Every year, we build a temporary city on Bern’s local mountain that aims to exemplify what has always been one of the main ideas of music festivals, especially the first editions of the Gurtenfestival 40 years ago: to create a small utopia in which we all forget about everyday life for a few days. But like every city, we are also confronted with real problems that challenge this deliberately naïve wish. This makes the well-being of our visitors even more important to us. In addition to the traditional security team and the first-aid team, we operate an independent festival hotline and have a professional care team permanently on site to look after the safety and well-being of all visitors. And even though we are a commercial festival, we set limits on sponsorship where we do not recognize our values. This includes our long-standing renunciation of tobacco sponsorship. We also curate partners, appearances and activations in the area of sponsorship and attach great importance to a pleasant ambience, a nice atmosphere and an all-round attractive experience.

Nachhaltigkeit hat eine soziale Dimension, die für uns genauso zentral ist wie Ökologie. Wir errichten jedes Jahr eine temporäre Stadt auf dem Berner Hausberg, die vorleben möchte, was immer ein Hauptgedanke von Musikfestivals war, gerade auch von den ersten Ausgaben des Gurtenfestivals vor 40 Jahren: eine kleine Utopie ermöglichen, worin wir alle den Alltag für ein paar Tage vergessen. Doch wie jede Stadt sind auch wir mit realen Problemen konfrontiert, die diesen bewusst naiven Wunsch herausfordern. Umso mehr ist das Wohlbefinden unserer Besuchenden für uns ein Hauptanliegen. Wir betreiben über das klassische Sicherheitsteam und die Sanität hinaus eine unabhängige Festival-Hotline und haben ein Care Team permanent vor Ort, das sich um die Sicherheit und das Wohlbefinden aller Besuchenden kümmert. Und auch wenn wir ein kommerzielles Festival sind, setzen wir beim Sponsoring dort Grenzen, wo wir unsere Werte nicht wiederfinden. Dazu gehört der bereits langjährige Verzicht auf Tabaksponsoring. Weiter kuratieren wir auch im Bereich Sponsoring Partner*innen, Auftritte, Aktivierungen und legen Wert auf ein angenehmes Ambiente, eine schöne Atmosphäre und ein rundherum attraktives Erlebnis.

Beer mug

The legendary Gurtenfestival beer mug made of acrylic has become a coveted collector’s item over the years. It fits perfectly into the festival’s reusable initiatives, as it can be refilled as needed and used throughout the entire duration of the festival. The beer mug is available on-site for CHF 5.00.