Venues – Diaspora Economic Forum

DEF Venue
and Travel Guide

Welcome to the Diaspora Economic Forum 2026!
This guide provides everything you need to plan your trip, navigate the venue, and explore the vibrant host city of Bern. Whether you’re a first-time attendee or a returning delegate, we’ve curated essential details to ensure a seamless experience.

The home of DEF

The BERNEXPO GROUPE has been active in the live -events business with expertise and passion for nearly 70 years.

BERNEXPO connects people and brands beyond the moment. At their specialist trade fairs and consumer exhibitions, they effectively showcase content, brands and ideas. Their work makes them a leading economic driving force for the city and region of Bern – with a nation-wide impact.

BernExpo in Numbers

exhibitions and guest exhibitions

300

events and congresses

1’000’000

visitors a year

260

million CHF gross value added

100

employees

exhibition halls

41’000

m² event floor space

100’000

m² outdoor areas

years of experience

Spacious auditoriums with cutting-edge AV technology.

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Breakout rooms for workshops and networking.

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Exhibition halls showcasing global economic initiatives.

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Sustainable design (LEED-certified, solar-powered, recycling stations).

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Free high-speed Wi-Fi throughout the facility.

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Getting to BernExpo

Nearby Airports:

Zurich

approx. 1 h

Basel

approx. 2 h

Geneva

approx. 3 h

Memmingen

approx. 3:30 h

Nearby Train Station:

Bern Wankdorf Railway Station

Distance to BERNEXPO: approx. 4-minute walk
S-Bahn lines: S1, S2, S3, S4, S31, S44
Connection: Direct trains from Bern main station; departures every 10 minutes

Bern Main Station (Bern Hauptbahnhof)

Distance to BERNEXPO: approx. 3 km
Connection: Take tram line 9 directly from the main station to the stop “Guisanplatz Expo” in about 11 minutes

Nearby Bus & Tram Stations:

Bern, Guisanplatz Expo (Tram Stop)

Distance to BERNEXPO: Right in front of the exhibition grounds
Connection: Easily accessible by tram line 9 from Bern main station

Bern, Wankdorfplatz (Bus and Tram Stop)

Distance to BERNEXPO: approx. 10-minute walk
Connection: Served by various bus and tram lines

Travelling by car:

Expo Parking (BERNEXPO Official Parking)

Address: Bolligenstrasse 61, 3014 Bern
Capacity: 2,500 spaces (including 700 in a multi-storey car park)
Opening Hours: 24/7
Rates: CHF 2.00 per hour; CHF 2.00 per additional 30 minutes; CHF 38.00 daily maximum
Max Vehicle Height: 2.10 m
Facilities: No EV charging stations; no reservations; no toilets
Note: Due to construction work, parking in the multi-storey car park is recommended.

Novotel Bern Expo Hotel Car Park (Covered)

Address: Guisanplatz 2, 3014 Bern
Distance to BERNEXPO: Approximately 3 minutes on foot (230 m)
Access: 24/7 with booking confirmation
Booking: Available via Onepark

Parkhaus EXPO

Address: Bolligenstrasse 61, 3006 Bern
Capacity: 720 spaces
Opening Hours: 24/7
Rates: CHF 2.20 per 30 minutes; CHF 44.00 daily maximum
Max Vehicle Height: 2.10 m
Facilities: EV charging stations; no reservations; no toilets
Contact: +41 31 348 56 30

Park + Ride Neufeld

Address: Neubrückstrasse 166, 3012 Bern
Capacity: 600 spaces
Rates: CHF 19.00 per 24 hours
Facilities: EV charging stations; 24-hour security
Note: Includes free travel to the station with Bernmobil for 2 people.

Location on the map:

Accommodation

Novotel Bern Expo

Ibis Bern Expo

Ibis Budget Bern Expo

DEF Venue
and Travel Guide

The home of DEF

Nearby Attractions:

Zytglogge
(Clock Tower) →

Federal Palace
(Bundeshaus) →

Rose Garden
(Rosengarten) →

Bear Park
(BärenPark) →

Getting to BernExpo