Excursions
The excursions will take place on Thursday afternoon 26 June 2025.
- Registration via the Conftool online administration for the desired excursion is mandatory, see 'Abstract Submission and Registration'.
- You can register for one excursion only.
- Please note that the number of participants is limited and will be handled on a first come first serve basis.
Excursion 01: Bern und die Aare – ein Wasserspaziergang (in German)
Donnerstag, 26. June 2025, 13:30 – ca. 16.00 h
Leitung: Prof. em. Dr. Rolf Weingartner, Univ. Bern; Rouven Sturny, Mobiliar Lab für Naturrisiken
Sprache: Deutsch, persönliche Auskünfte auch auf Englisch
Ein herrlicher Blick öffnet sich von Bern aus auf die Alpen des Berner Oberlands und damit auf das alpine Einzugsgebiet der Aare, welches die Stadt Bern auf vielfältige Art und Weise prägte und prägt. Und dies nicht nur immer auf positive Art und Weise: So ist das Gewerbequartier Matte der Hochwasser-Hotspot im Kanton Bern.
Erleben Sie mit uns die Stadt Bern aus Wassersicht – gestern, heute, morgen.
Ausrüstung und Route
Ausrüstung für einen Stadtspaziergang (ca. 2h, ca. 5 km mit einigem Treppensteigen). Die Exkursion findet zu Fuss in der Stadt Bern statt und wird je nach Wetter adaptiert. Endpunkt in der Innenstadt.
Kosten
Anmeldegebühr 20 CHF
Keine Transportkosten
Teilnehmer/innen
Max. 16 Personen
Disclaimer
Health insurance and insurance against accidents is fully within the responsibility of the participants.
The program may be subject to small changes (e.g. schedule of public transportation).
Excursion 02: Thun und Seeregulierung (in German)
Die Exkursion findet leider nicht statt.
Unfortunately, the excursion will not take place.
Excursion 03: Wetterwanderung Bantiger (in German)
Donnerstag, 26. Juni 2025, 12:00 – ca. 16.00 h
Leitung: Dr. Ralph Rickli, meteotest
Sprache: Deutsch, Auskünfte und Diskussion auch auf Englisch
Der Aufstieg auf den Bantiger, den 'anderen Hausberg' von Bern, wird belohnt mit einem Panorama von den Alpen über das Emmental, das Mittelland bis zumn Jura. Dabei lassen sich Wetterphänomene und -dynamik auf verschiedenen Skalen praktisch und quasi live erleben und diskutieren.
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Ausrüstung und Route
Ausrüstung für eine Wald- und Hügelwanderung mit einer Marschzeit von ca. 1.5 Stunden und maximal 250 hm Aufstieg und einer Gesamtdauer von ca. 3 Stunden. Die Exkursion findet zu Fuss statt und wird je nach Wetter adaptiert. Endpunkt ist wieder beim Treffpunkt, oder selbständige Heimfahrt nach einer Rast im Landgasthof Alpenblick Ferenberg und Abstieg zum Bahnhof Stettlen.
Kosten
Pauschal 35 CHF Anmeldegebühr und Transport per Minibus
Teilnehmer/innen
Max. 26 Teilnehmende
Disclaimer
Health insurance and insurance against accidents is fully within the responsibility of the participants.
The programme may be subject to small changes (e.g. schedule of public transportation).
Excursion 04: Zimmerwald Observatory for Astronomy and Aeronomy (in English)
Thursday, 26 June 2025, 12:30 –17.00 h
Guide: PD Dr. Gunter Stober, Univ. Bern, Institute of Applied Physics
Language: English
A leisurely ride on the Postbus and a short walk will take you to the Observatory for Astronomy and Aeronomy. You will get a guided tour with Gunter Stober and a colleague from the Astrophysics department, who will inform about the scientific measurements and activities going on in the observatory. You will also have time to explore and enjoy the mountain views from the top of the measurement platform.
Equipment and route
Train 12:32 to Kehrsatz, then postbus to Zimmerwald, and a 20-minutes walk to the obsevatory. Departure for return journey at 16:00 and arrival at Bern railway station at 16:58.
Costs
Transport:
Return train and bus ticket Bern, Kehrsatz, Zimmerwald: 16 CHF (full price, 8.40 CHF with half-fare card)
Registration fee:
20 CHF
Participants
Max. 20 participants, in two groups
Disclaimer
Health insurance and insurance against accidents is fully within the responsibility of the participants.
The program may be subject to small changes (e.g. schedule of public transportation).
Excursion 05: Aerological Station of MeteoSwiss in Payerne (in English)
Thursday, 26 June 2025, 11:50 –18.00 h
Guides: Martine Collaud and further experts from MeteoSwiss Payerne
Language: English
MeteoSwiss operates an extensive measurement network to collect meteorological data for Switzerland, 24 hours a day. The meteorological data are collected on the ground and in the atmosphere using highly specialized equipment in the SwissMetNet, by weather radar systems and weather balloons, satellites and laser equipment, among others. Experts from MétéoSuisse Payerne will introduce you to their wide range of measurement systems, records and processing of the data for applications in research, industry and society. Take the unique opportunity to get a closer look at the instruments and have the experts answer your questions.
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Travel details
The direct train departs at 12:08 and arrives at Payerne at 12:59. A 15-minute walk will take you to the MétéoSuisse Centre Technique de Payerne. The train back to Bern leaves in Payerne at 17:02 and arrives at 17:52.
Costs
Transport:
Train ticket 44 CHF (full price, 22 CHF with half-fare card)
Registration Fee: 20 CHF
Participants
Max. 50 participants
Disclaimer
Health insurance and insurance against accidents is fully within the responsibility of the participants.
The program may be subject to small changes (e.g. schedule of public transportation).
Excursion 06: Urban Climate Bern (in English)
Thursday, 26 June 2025, 13:00 –16.30 h
Guides: Moritz Burger, Moritz Gubler, Univ. Bern, Institute of Geography
Language: English
Heatwaves have become one of the bigger threats to residents and visitors, even in smaller towns. Among other things, the city council of Bern has launched an online map that points out shady places or fountains, and it has drawn up a plan for tree care. Also, it is supporting researchers at the Institute of Geography in setting up and maintaining a comprehensive measurement network to monitor temperature and humidity in Bern and the surroundings. However, the necessary measures that may be derived from this campain could in turn challenge certain political decisions: an interesting starting point for discussions. The guides will take you to a number of literally hot-spots Bern and tell you more about the particularities of urban climate in Bern.
Equipment and route
The excursion will take you to the old town and some of the quarters, e.g. Bern Bümpliz Ansermetplatz. Count with walking around 2 km and taking a number of tram and bus rides. No special equipment required.
Costs
Registration fee 20 CHF
Transport: Day pass for zone 100 and 101 of the Bern public transport network 10.40 CHF (6 CHF with half-fare card)
Participants
Max. 30 participants
Disclaimer
Health insurance and insurance against accidents is fully within the responsibility of the participants.
The program may be subject to small changes (e.g. schedule of public transportation).