Candle dipping in Bern 2026: in the courtyard of the Generationenhaus

In short

• When: Monday, 30 November, to Wednesday, 23 December 2026.
• Where: Berner Generationenhaus, Bahnhofplatz 2, 3011 Bern, in wooden huts in the courtyard.
• Monday to Friday: 12 noon to 7 pm.
• Saturday: 10 am to 5 pm.
• Shorter hours: Friday, 11 December, and Wednesday, 23 December, 12 noon to 5.30 pm each.
• Price per candle: CHF 4, 8 or 12, you choose.

All details according to the Berner Generationenhaus, as of 7 November 2026. Times can change. Have a quick look at the official candle dipping page (German) before you go.

How it works

According to the Berner Generationenhaus, pots of coloured wax are ready in the wooden huts in the courtyard, along with material to decorate your candles. Volunteers of the non-profit association UND Generationentandem are there as hosts. They help where needed and look forward to a chat. Drinks and a small snack are available too.

The candle dipping is organised by the Berner Generationenhaus together with the association UND Generationentandem.

What does a candle cost?

You choose the price per candle yourself. The Generationenhaus names three levels:

• CHF 4: for a small budget
• CHF 8: covers the costs
• CHF 12: “Solidarpreis” (solidarity price)

With a group

Groups can come Monday to Friday between 10 am and 12 noon, by reservation only. Send requests by email to kerzenziehen@generationentandem.ch.

Getting there and access

According to the Generationenhaus, it is about five minutes on foot from the main station. The main entrance with the reception is on Bubenbergplatz. The rooms and the courtyard are accessible by wheelchair. The house has no parking of its own; the car parks Bahnhof Parking and City West are close by. Free spaces are shown by Parkieren in Bern.

The Generationenhaus gives no Sunday hours for the candle dipping. According to its website, the house and the courtyard are only open Monday to Saturday.

More in Advent

In December the Christmas markets in Bern are open in the city centre too. If you want to go skating afterwards, the rinks are in the article Ice skating in Bern 2026/27.

Sources: Berner Generationenhaus, “Kerzenziehen”, “Was läuft im Berner Generationenhaus?”, “Kontakt & Öffnungszeiten” and “Zugänglichkeit”. Read on 7 November 2026. The information of the Berner Generationenhaus always applies.