Bärn - Project 2013

In 1513, after the battle of Novarra, the bernese brought the first bears to Bern as a trophy of war. Since then, the wild animals have been a permanent fixture in the capital city.

In 2013 this tradition celebrates its 500 year's jubilee. Reason enough for the city to have a party, or not? We would like you to let us know what date would best suit the "Day of the bernese bears".

Help organize the year of the bear. Do you have ideas, information or pictures to contribute to the celebration of this jubilee? The Bear-Park supports the idea, messages will be passed on directly to the zoological park Dählhölzli.