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Activities of the international community

Published: 12.12.2024

The international community contributes to the cultural exchange with the local population through various events. Every year, numerous activities take place in and around Bern, providing the local population with cultural and culinary insights into different nations. Find out more about how the international community is involved in Bern.

International cuisine in Gross-Wabern

For the second time, the restaurant Gross-Wabern organized a culinary week in collaboration with an embassy based in Bern. Together with the restaurant, the embassy develops and cooks a menu so that the local community can discover the diverse and authentic cuisine of the respective country over the course of a week.

Latin American food & culture festival

Every year, the Latin American culture and food festival sets up its tents and food trucks on Münsterplatz. In addition to typical local dishes, there is live music, traditional crafts and, above all, a great atmosphere! The event is organised by the Latin American embassies in Bern.


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Taste of Home

A culinary and cultural voyage of discovery in Bern: over the course of a week, guests were able to savour dishes from around the world in various Bernese restaurants. These were prepared by chefs with a refugee background in collaboration with Bernese gastronomes. The ‘Taste of Home’ festival took place in Bern for the first time and was organised by UNHCR Switzerland together with the Mazay association.

Latin American and Caribbean Film Festival

The Latin American and Caribbean Film Festival in Bern has been screening international films for 13 years now. Over a period of around 6 weeks, films from various Latin American nations are presented - admission is free!


About us

The International Bern Welcome Desk supports the international community in Bern and contributes to their networking as an official contact and liaison office.

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