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Old Festhalle donates its steel girders for new construction projects

The old Festhalle on the BERNEXPO site is history. But parts of it live on sustainably. Instead of melting down the large and heavy steel girders, they are reused for new construction projects. A pilot project in Bern makes this possible.

Bern is uniting to become a convention hub

Business tourism is of great importance in the destination Bern, accounting for over two thirds of all overnight stays. Now, Bern will be able to realize its full potential as a conference and convention destination: Bern Welcome, BERNEXPO and Kursaal Bern are joining forces to form the alliance Congress Hub Bern.

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Positive annual result thanks to a soaring start

BERNEXPO GROUPE has successfully weathered the coronavirus pandemic. Despite the start of the preceding year being shaped by widespread restrictions, the rapid moves to re-open society in the second quarter of the 2022 business year led to a positive overall result. This is highlighted by the financial figures presented at today’s annual general meeting.

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17.08.2023 - Old Festhalle donates its steel girders for new construction projects

The old Festhalle on the BERNEXPO site is history. But parts of it live on sustainably. Instead of melting down the large and heavy steel girders, they are reused for new construction projects. A pilot project in Bern makes this possible.

02.06.2023 - Positive annual result thanks to a soaring start

BERNEXPO GROUPE has successfully weathered the coronavirus pandemic. Despite the start of the preceding year being shaped by widespread restrictions, the rapid moves to re-open society in the second quarter of the 2022 business year led to a positive overall result. This is highlighted by the financial figures presented at today’s annual general meeting.

11.05.2023 - Die BERNEXPO GROUPE erhält die ISO-Zertifizierung und setzt in Zukunft noch stärker auf Nachhaltigkeit

Nach intensiver Vorarbeit freut sich die BERNEXPO GROUPE bekannt zu geben, dass sie die ISO-20121-Zertifizierung erhalten hat. Um sich dem Thema Nachhaltigkeit in Zukunft noch stärker zu widmen, sind weitere Projekte in Arbeit.

22.02.2023 - BYE BYE FEST: a fitting farewell for the old Festhalle

Despite its venerable age, the old Festhalle has been in the limelight once again in recent years. Befitting an institution of its calibre, this site steeped in history will be given a fitting farewell – with the 10-day BYE BYE FEST, which will host spectacular concerts, create countless memories and give exciting insights into the Neue Festhalle during the course of the BEA from 28 April to 7 May 2023.

08.02.2023 - The BERNEXPO GROUPE in collaboration with the Gurtenfestival

The BERNEXPO GROUPE enters into partnership with the Gurtenfestival. The two organisations plan to hold series of concerts together at the BERNEXPO site over winter and spring.

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01.12.2023 - The countdown is on

One more week and Bern will have a new temporary club location!

28.11.2023 - Successful Swiss trade fair for construction, renovation and energy

The Hausbau+Energie trade fair and the Energy Future Days offered the public a unique event with 140 exhibitors in the fields of construction, renovation and energy at Bernexpo from 23 to 26 November 2023. It ended after four successful days with 12,000 visitors.

24.11.2023 - Das «who is who» der Bildungslandschaft Schweiz

Über drei Tage war die Swissdidac & Worlddidac Bern der Dreh- und Angelpunkt für Fachleute, Entscheidungstragende und Beschaffungsverantwortliche in der Schweizer Bildungslandschaft. 7’800 Besuchende fanden zwischen dem 21.–23. November den Weg auf das BERNEXPO-Areal, und konnten von einer attraktiven Themenvielfalt, aktuellen Referaten und anregenden Workshops profitieren. Mit über 160 Ausstellenden ist die Swissdidac & Worlddidac Bern der grösste Bildungstreffpunkt der Schweiz.

24.11.2023 - Beer première from the region and festival hall atmosphere - the Bärner Bier Rundi enters its fourth edition

From 1 to 2 December, the legendary Bärner Bier Rundi will take place for the fourth time on the BERNEXPO site. 22 regional and national breweries will be at the starting line to ensure two beer-fuelled evenings. An exclusive beer will also celebrate its premiere at the event.

11.11.2023 - Meeting place for the automotive and commercial vehicle industry with new visitor record

The industry get-together carrosserie-CH, transport-CH and aftermarket-CH ended very successfully today, Saturday. With a total of 43,149 visitors, an impressive new visitor record was set (+44.7%). Carrosserie-CH, transport-CH and aftermarket-CH have thus more than lived up to their claim to be the leading trade fair.

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Adrian Erni
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E-Mail: adrian.erni@bernexpo.ch

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