Berner Sternenmarkt

The Berner Sternenmarkt is a seasonal Christmas market on the Europapromenade in central Bern, featuring over 65 small wooden chalets decorated with lights and offering food, drinks, handcrafted items, and gifts. The market includes a large fondue chalet seating 200 guests and more than 20 food vendors serving international cuisines, plus a children's area with a carousel.

The Berner Sternenmarkt was established in 2018, introducing a new take on Christmas celebrations in Bern alongside the city's two older traditional markets. Founders Tom Weingart and renowned chef Markus Arnold created it as a gathering place for the winter season.

The market takes its name from the sparkling lights that glow like stars across the park, creating a sense of winter magic. This focus on light and the cozy wooden chalets reflects how locals value handcrafted traditions and gathering together during the holiday season.

The market is easily accessible by public transportation, on foot, and by city bus, and operates in a park in the city center making it stress-free to visit. All transactions are cashless using cards or the Twint mobile payment app, so bring a payment card instead of cash.

A standout feature is the Gstaader Fondue-Chalet, which serves authentic Swiss cheese fondue in a cozy setting for up to 200 guests seated indoors. Many visitors make this fondue hut their favorite stop, finding it captures genuine Swiss winter traditions in one memorable spot.