Rendez-vous Bundesplatz

Captivate yourself in sight and sound at the free light and sound show at Rendez-vous Bundesplatz in Bern. At the event, held annually every October and November, the entirety of the federal parliament is lit up in a sea of colour and characters.

Rendez-vous Bundesplatz in Bern

Every year, the residents of the de-facto capital of Switzerland are treated to a completely free light show that truly has to be seen to be believed: Rendez-Vous Bundesplatz. Using the latest lighting and sound technology, organisers create stunning frescos and scenes that entice and delight families and individuals alike. The vibrancy of the colours, paired with the open-air setting, makes it truly an experience to remember!

The screen for the light show is none other than the Federal Parliament, one of the most important buildings in Switzerland. People crowd into the Bundesplatz to catch a glimpse of the lights in action, which are able to transform the classicist and neo-renaissance facade of parliament into a vibrant canvas of colour.

Want a taste of what to expect? Check out the show from 2023:

Immerse yourself in Rendez-vous Bundesplatz - Volare

In 2024, the theme of Rendez-Vous Bundesplatz is Volare. With well-known sounds and vividly colourful scenes from our natural world, Volare takes us deep into the world of native Swiss birds.

Owls and kingfishers, bearded vultures and great spotted woodpeckers, cranes and lapwings – the variety of birds on the Bundesplatz will amaze visitors with the light and sound spectacle.

Photo credit: © Starlight Events

Important information about the free light show in Bern

Rendez-Vous Bundesplatz - Volare is set to run from October 19 to November 23, 2024, with 30-minute shows at 7pm, 8pm and 9pm every night. The Bundesplatz, where the light show takes place, is easily accessible via public transport and is only a few minutes walk from Bern Main Station.

A special "red" zone will also be allocated to disabled people in wheelchairs and children so that they can catch the show with no tall people in the way!

For more information about this spectacular event, check out the Rendez-Vous Bundesplatz website.

Thumb photo credit: © Starlight Events