Here you'll find details on the venues and meeting points: Locations
Saturday
Venue: Aula, Progr
Where we all hear about all the wonderful things to do
- A short welcome to the participants
- Up to date news
- Sandwichs for the Market Social Dance
Meeting point: Aula, Progr
Where we inspire the market with some Swing
- Between the Bärenplatz, the Bundesplatz and the Münstergasse there are several occasions to bring some Swing into the busy market life.
- For the hunger we got our nice sandwichs.
Venue: Aula, Progr
Where we give our Exchange guests an understanding of a nice piece of Swiss culture
- Renate Lüthi will provide us a little insight into the wonderful art of Yodel.
- All singers and people who loves to sing are welcome.
- After the workshop we will go together to the Rosengarten.
Meeting point: Tourist Information in the Railway Station
Where we learn why Bern ist a Unesco World Heritage Site and why anybody ever wants to leave anymore
- The Tourist Office provides a very beautiful tour through the Old Town of Bern
- This tour is in English and ideal for people who don't know the Bern very well
- Guests who are not from Bern can join us after the Yodel workshop to get to the Tourist Office.
Meeting point: by the playground next to the Restaurant Rosengarten
Where we learn why Bern ist a Unesco World Heritage Site and why anybody ever wants to leave anymore
- Since more then 25 years the association StattLand provides dedicated thematic tours through Bern. The president personally will take us on a guided tour through the Old Town of Bern.
- This tour is in German.
- Guests who are not from Bern can join us after the Yodel workshop to get to the Rosengarten.
Meeting point: Cathedral, by the door left from the main portal
Where we learn which city has a inhabited Cathedral Tower
- We visit the Cathedral Tower and enjoy the great look on the whole Old Town of Bern.
- You can join us here if the whole Swing City Tour should be too long for you.
- The admission price for the Tower is 5 CHF. (Group price 3.50 CHF) - included in the Full Pass
Meeting point: Aula, Progr
Where we bounce together with our friends from the dancing school Bounce Urban to House, Soul and Funk Music
- After a first very nice encounter in a Swing House Session we are looking forward to join the Bounce Urban Park Jam Session
- The event takes place on the Parking Schützenmatt in front of the Reitschule.
- For our guests from outside we meet in the Aula of the Progr at 17 H 30
Venue: Aula, Progr
Where we party until our socks are burning and where we dance to win the title as a Swing Queen or a Swing King
- On the occasion of the Swing-Fest we are looking for the Swing Kings of Bern.
- Everybody present on the party can participate.
- The Swing Queen and the Swing King will surely get a great prize!
Sunday
Meeting point: Valley Station of the Gurtenbahn, Wabern
Where we get a panoramic sight on Bern and its environs
- We meet at the Valley Station of the Gurtenbahn in Wabern.
- The circular hike to the Gurten and the Gurten village takes about 2 hours.
- It is a light walk that can be done in casual shoes.
- You don't need any provisions. One of our Lindy friends invites us in his home for a snack!