Tourism statisticsState2026
Bern Tourism Statistics: 6.4M Nights in 2024
Bern recorded 6.4 million nights in 2024, Made in Bern reports. Made in Bern counts nights, not visitors, at this level. AirROI estimates 144,182 Airbnb stays in Bern in the 12 months to October 2026, with Grindelwald the most booked town. The busiest month was August.
Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method
- Estimated Airbnb nights
- 650,597
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 4.5 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- August
- From abroad, among guests who left a review
- 86%
Key facts
Bern Tourism Facts
Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.
Official
- Made in Bern puts Bern at 6.4 million nights in 2024.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Bern at 144,182 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Bern added up to 650,597 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Bern lasted 4.5 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 76 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks August the busiest Airbnb month in Bern in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by July and September, with March the quietest.
- AirROI estimates the six busiest Airbnb months in Bern ran unbroken from May to October in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Bern in July were booked furthest ahead, about 94 days, against 54 days for March, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 86% of Bern Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 came from abroad, led by the United States at 27% and the United Kingdom at 6.9%.
- Among Bern Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, London was the top origin city at 1.6%, ahead of Zürich at 1.4%, AirROI estimates.
By place
- AirROI estimates Grindelwald had the most Airbnb stays of the 12 towns it lists in Bern in the 12 months to October 2026, at 20,238, ahead of Lauterbrunnen and Interlaken.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit Bern?
Made in Bern counted 6.4 million nights in 2024.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.4 millionNights | Hotel nights in the Canton of Bern | 2024 | Made in Bern |
Airbnb stays
Airbnb Stays in Bern
Bern had 4,634 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 144,182 stays and 650,597 nights. A typical stay lasted 4.5 nights and was booked about 76 days ahead. AirROI's figures cover the 45 towns it tracks in Bern; places it does not track are not counted, so every total is a floor.
- Airbnb homes
- 4,634
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 144,182
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 650,597
- Typical stay
- 4.5 nights
- Booked ahead
- 76 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Bern?
On Airbnb, August was the busiest month in Bern in the 12 months to October 2026, then July and September. March was the quietest. The six busiest months run unbroken from May to October.
August ranks first, March last
Airbnb months in calendar order, 12 months to October 2026. The number is the month's rank, and 1 is the busiest. The bar shows its part of Airbnb nights.
- Three busiest months
- Other months
From busiest to quietest: August, July, September, June, May, October, February, December, April, January, November, March.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| August | 11.7% | 89 days |
| July | 11.5% | 94 days |
| September | 10.8% | 76 days |
| June | 10.5% | 83 days |
| May | 8.9% | 70 days |
| October | 8.3% | 71 days |
| February | 7.0% | 93 days |
| December | 6.8% | 80 days |
| April | 6.6% | 58 days |
| January | 6.2% | 91 days |
| November | 6.1% | 54 days |
| March | 5.7% | 54 days |
Share is each month's part of the year's Airbnb nights. Typical stay and days booked ahead are AirROI estimates for stays in each month.
Where guests come from
Where Do Bern Airbnb Guests Come From?
Among Bern Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 86% came from abroad, led by the United States at 27% and the United Kingdom at 6.9%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, London was the top origin city at 1.6%, ahead of Zürich at 1.4%. The figures rest on 399,145 reviews, written over many years.
86% from abroad
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From abroad 86%
- From within Switzerland 14%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
By town
Most Booked Towns in Bern
Grindelwald, Lauterbrunnen and Interlaken took 38% of Airbnb stays in Bern in the 12 months to October 2026. August is the busiest Airbnb month in 8 of the 12 towns, led by Grindelwald, and February in 2, led by Adelboden. Among guests who left a review, the share from abroad across these towns runs from 54% in Saanen to 96% in Interlaken.
| Grindelwald | 20,238 |
| Lauterbrunnen | 18,733 |
| Interlaken | 15,984 |
| Bern | 11,070 |
| Spiez | 6,386 |
| Brienz (BE) | 4,795 |
| Thun | 4,191 |
| Adelboden | 4,053 |
| Beatenberg | 4,035 |
| Sigriswil | 3,933 |
| Kandersteg | 3,628 |
| Saanen | 2,338 |
* Among guests who left a review. Stays, nights and other figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026, and cover Airbnb only. Lists the 12 of Bern's 45 towns with 100 or more Airbnb homes. A town with no tourism page of its own links to its Airbnb market page.
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Bern
How many tourists visit Bern?
Bern had 6.4 million nights in 2024, according to Made in Bern. That figure counts nights, not visitors. AirROI estimates 144,182 Airbnb stays in Bern in the 12 months to October 2026, which is a separate count of bookings.
When is high season in Bern?
The busiest Airbnb month in Bern in the 12 months to October 2026 was August, then July and September. The six busiest months run from May to October.
What is the quietest month in Bern?
March was the quietest Airbnb month in Bern in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and November ranked 11th. Stays in March were booked about 54 days ahead, against 94 days for July.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Bern?
A typical Airbnb stay in Bern lasted 4.5 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 76 days ahead. By month, stays ran from 3.8 nights in September to 5.3 nights in February.
Where do Airbnb guests in Bern come from?
Of Bern Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 86% came from abroad, AirROI estimates. The largest groups were the United States at 27% and the United Kingdom at 6.9%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was London at 1.6%, ahead of Zürich at 1.4%.
What is the most booked town in Bern on Airbnb?
Grindelwald was the most booked town in Bern on Airbnb, with an estimated 20,238 stays in the 12 months to October 2026, ahead of Lauterbrunnen and Interlaken.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. Made in Bern counts nights (6.4 million in 2024). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds, and a night is a night, not a person. AirROI's 144,182 stays are estimates for the 12 months to October 2026.
Method
How These Numbers Are Made
Official figures come from their publishers, linked above, and were last checked in November 2026. Stays and nights are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026, built from Airbnb listing data, and cover Airbnb only. Nights add up each town's stays times its typical stay, across 45 towns. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 399,145 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.