International HYM 2024

where it all began, in Switzerland, 41 years ago...
Lausanne 1983 - and now Berne in 2024

PRETOUR 13-17th October 2024

Pretour

Pretour “Fredy Kachelhofer”
Canton Berne: 4 regions in 4 days

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Before the official event kicks off, we warmly invite you to explore the stunning regions of the Canton of Bern with us. Take this incredible opportunity to immerse yourself in Switzerland's rich culture, breathtaking landscapes, and delicious cuisine. From exploring the iconic Emmental cheese production to wine-tasting amidst the vineyards of Lake Biel, our carefully curated Pre-Tour offers something for everyone. Don't miss out on this unique adventure to truly enrich your Swiss experience—reserve your spot today!

Sunday

Arrival in Bern, check-in Hotel Ibis or Novotel Bern Expo, Apero and dinner with Bernese Old Tablers

Monday - Emmental

Visit old Town of Burgdorf, Gertsch Museum, visit Beer Bubi Beer production, Lunch, visit Emmental cheese production, short walk, all travels by public transport (train and bus)

Bern 9.07 Burgdorf 9.20
09.30 – 10.30 Gertsch Museum
10.30 – 11.30 Visit old Town of Burgdorf (possible with Tabler of Burgdorf)
12.00 – 13.30 Lunch im Schützenhaus (Burgdorfer Bier)
Burgdorf 13.49 – Hasle – Affoltern i.E. 14.14
14:30 – 15.30 Schaukäserei (Cheese production)
Affoltern 15.39 (16.39) – Bern 16.41 (17.41)
Dinner free – old town of Berne

Tuesday – Seeland

Trip to Biel, visit Omega museum, walk thru the vineyards of lake Biel, Lunch at the lake or on St. Peters island - all travels by public transport (train, bus, ship)

Bern Expo 8.24 – Biel Omega Museum 9.21
09.30 – 10.30 Visit Omega Museum
Biel Omega Museum 10.35 – Biel – Ligerz – Festi 11.06 (Seilbahn Richtung Prêles)
11.10 Walk in the vineyards of Lake of Bienne via Schernelz to Ligerz (Wine degustation)
12.40 Ship Ligerz – St. Peters Island 12.50
Short walk (15 min) to the Restaurant Cloister St. Petersinsel – Lunch (free time to walk around island, visit the bedroom of Jean Jacques Rousseau – he lived there for about 3 month)
15.40 St. Petersinsel Nord (ship to Biel/ Bienne 16.30) 16.45 Biel, Bern Expo 17.21
Dinner – free

Wednesday Version B

Panorama Express – Montreux – Lake of Geneva

09.15 Bern Expo – Bern 9.39 – Zweisimmen 11.02 – Saanenmöser/Schönried
Walk of about 60 min to Gstaad / Saanen
12.30 – 14.30 Lunch in Gstaad / Saanen (sightseeing on your own)
14.36 Panorama Express to Montreux (16.11)
16.33 Montreux – Lausanne 17.13 – Bern 18.27 – Bern Expo ca.19.00
Cost: Lunch 30 (no drinks) Train: 90 €

Wednesday Version A

Giessbachfälle Lakes of Brienz and Thun

8.30 Bern Expo – Bern 9.04 – Interlaken Ost 9.58 – 10.07 ship to Giessbachfälle
11.09 Giessbachfälle – walk up to Hotel or old cable car, see the waterfalls, walking
12.30 Lunch in Hotel Giessbach (historical Hotel built in 1875)
14.51 Giessbach See (ship) – Oberried 15.06 /15.12 train to Interlaken Ost 15.24
15.30 Interlaken West – Spiez (15.51) – short walk down to the lake (15 min)
16.34 – Steamer “Blümlisalp” (from 1910) to Thun 17.20 – Bern ca 18.00

Thursday Bernese Oberland

Trip to Piz Gloria (Schilthorn – James Bond) via Interlaken and Mürren

Trip to Piz Gloria (Schilthorn – James Bond) via Interlaken and Mürren
8.30 Bern Expo – Bern 9.04 – Interlaken Ost 10.05 – Mürren 11.05
11.40 Mürren – Schilthorn (Piz Gloria 3’000 m / 9’800 f) 11.57
13.03 Schilthorn – Mürren 13.20
13.30 – 14.45 Lunch in Mürren
14.55 Mürren – Interlaken Ost 15.53
Walk around famous Höhe Matte plus a lot of tourists … to Interlaken West
17.05 Interlaken West – Bern ca 18.00

Pricing

4 days – 4 regions Canton Berne

Monday – Emmental trip and lunch (no drinks) 95 €
Tuesday – Thursday
book 3 days Swisspass for 240 €

Tuesday – Seeland Omega and wine, lunch (no drinks) 50 €
If no 3 day pass extra 75 €
Wednesday – lakes of Berner Oberland, Giessbach, lunch (no drinks) 45 €
If no 3 day pass extra 100 €

Thursday – Bernese Alps – Schilthorn (Piz Gloria)
Trip to the top extra 45 € plus lunch (no drinks) 80 €
If no 3 days pass extra 95 €

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