LGBTQ+ guide to Bern

Bern, the charming capital of Switzerland, offers a warm and inclusive welcome to LGBTQ+ travelers, with a thriving queer community and a range of gay-friendly bars, clubs, and events. The city hosts several annual LGBTQ+ festivals and events, including the Bern Pride parade, which celebrates diversity and promotes equality. With its tolerant and open-minded atmosphere, Bern is an excellent destination for LGBTQ+ travelers looking to explore a beautiful and historic city.

Top LGBTQ+ venues in Bern

Bern Backpackers Hotel Glocke — hotel
hab queer bern — community_center
Sundeck — other
Hotel Nydeck — hotel
Bierhübeli — club
Gaskessel — club
Sternensaal — restaurant
Men's Shop — shop
Lorenzini — bar
H24 - The Club — other

Upcoming LGBTQ+ events in Bern

UNCUT Queer Cinema — 2027-02-23
UNCUT Queer Cinema — 2027-04-14
Tolerdance — 2026-10-24
UNCUT Queer Cinema — 2027-05-11
UNCUT Queer Cinema — 2027-05-25
UNCUT Queer Cinema — 2027-04-27
UNCUT Queer Cinema — 2027-04-13
UNCUT Queer Cinema — 2027-03-09
Xperience: Swiss Gear Social — 2026-10-23
BarOmeter — 2026-10-11

Plan your trip

Check the country safety guide before you go, and browse queer-friendly hotels and queer villages for a place to stay.