The Swiss festival celebrating beer, cider, food and friends!
Every year as warmer weather starts to approach Switzerland, a group of beer and cider enthusiasts gather in a quaint town called Burgdorf.
It’s very easy to get to and close to Bern.
Don’t miss this wonderful event – with 30 breweries and a dozen food stalls.
They call it…
‘Let It Beer 2025‘
For two days, fun, food and friends combine as ale and cider flows like a scene from the Netflix series ‘Vikings’. ‘Proscht’, ‘Cheers’ and even ‘Skol or Skál’ can be heard both inside the great hall and outside in the sunny courtyard of the Burgdorf Markthalle.
Let It Beer attracts 4000 to 5000 people each year!
What kind of food will be available?
Expect cheesy burgers, pulled pork, Swiss sausages and even Hungarian Lángos.
You know, good beer food.
Then there’s the beer. Did I mention the beer? Let’s do the maths – 30 breweries with six or even seven different beers each is over 200 beers. I know exactly what you are thinking and only my mate Dave from Inverness would have a chance at getting close. Here’s the clever bit for normal folk like you and me…. You can buy as little as 1 deciliter or opt for 2 deciliters or ‘do a Dave’ and go all out and ask for 3 deciliters. Each unto his own! Take lots of coins – just my tip.
I’ll be heading straight for a beer called ‘Hairy Cow’, because, well – I just like the name.
It’s from Interlaken!
Being a Swiss event, you might be thinking, ‘this will be expensive to get in to!’. On the contrary and this might surprise you….. It’s only CHF17 and they give you a commemorative glass to take home. You can even buy a festival T-shirt!
How do you get there?
Leave your car at home.
There is ample public transport running regularly and on arrival in Burgdorf, just follow the Swiss – they will all be walking in the same direction. Bern to Haltestelle Hallenbad in Burgdorf is probably your plan. Get the SBB app if you still haven’t got it.
Don’t hesitate to bring the entire family to this well organised event. The food stalls are a massive hit with the kids and there’s a field adjacent for those who want to dash about with a ball or frisbee. Also of interest, Burgdorf boasts an 800 year old castle and excellent walking tracks.
Our TIP:
Get a ticket for Let It Beer online and in advance. CHF27 gets you a two-day entrance ticket – Dave already has his! If you want to wing it and grab a ticket on the day, the box office opens 30 minutes before doors open, but seriously jump online, grab a ticket and lock this in and then invite some friends. This is a truly fantastic gathering of people intent on having fun.
Friday 21st March 2025 – 5pm – 12.30am – Last orders at midnight.
Saturday 22nd March 2025 – 2pm – 12.30am – Last orders at midnight.
Address:
Markthalle Burgdorf, Sägegasse 19, 3400 Burgdorf.
It is only a 10-minute walk from Burgdorf’s main train station.
Alternatively, there is a bus running directly to the Markhalle (stop Hallenbad).
Join us for the 5th annual – ‘Let It Beer’ Fest in Burgdorf.
This article was written by Bruce Anderson for SwissMeUp.com & Let It Beer 2025. The information above was correct at the time of publishing. Details regarding the event may change.
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