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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

30
exhibitions and guest exhibitions
300
events and congresses
1’000’000
visitors a year
260
million CHF gross value added
100
employees
6
exhibition halls
41’000
m² event floor space
100’000
m² outdoor areas
70
years of experience

Spacious auditoriums with cutting-edge AV technology.

Breakout rooms for workshops and networking.

Exhibition halls showcasing global economic initiatives.

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

Free high-speed Wi-Fi throughout the facility.

Getting to BernExpo

Nearby Airports:

Zurich Airport

Zurich

approx. 1 h

Basel Airport

Basel

approx. 2 h

Geneva Airport

Geneva

approx. 3 h

Memmingen Airport

Memmingen

approx. 3:30 h

Nearby Train Station:

Train 1

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
Train 2

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:

Train 1

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
Train 2

Bern, Wankdorfplatz (Bus and Tram Stop)

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

Travelling by car:

Train 1

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.
Train 2

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
Train 1

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
Train 2

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

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