Current events, City Council decisions, urban environment and cultural life.
The City Council announced the official opening of the expanded tram route No. 9. The line connects the city centre with eastern districts, cutting travel time by 12 minutes.
After two years of renovation, the updated exhibition has opened. 2,500 exhibits tell the story of the city from its founding to the 21st century.
According to the Federal Office of Transport rankings, Bern placed first among cities with a population over 100,000.
The budget totals CHF 1.42 billion. Key spending areas: education (34%), social welfare (28%), infrastructure (21%).
Energie Wasser Bern announced that the city's electricity network has fully transitioned to hydro and solar power.
A new climate and sustainable development research cluster will be located in western Bern, with opening planned for autumn 2026.
According to Bern Welcome, 1.8 million tourists visited the city in 2024 — 14% more than in 2023. Visitors from Germany, the USA and Japan led the rankings.