Bern's Gurten Festival Gears Up To Tackle The Heat

(MENAFN- Swissinfo) The music festival on Bern's“local mountain” has put a heat protection plan in place due to the forecasted high temperatures. Among other measures, this means more water, new misters, and free sun cream. Select your language

Generated with artificial intelligence. Listening: Bern's Gurten Festival gears up to tackle the heat This content was published on July 11, 2026 - 13:02 1 minute Keystone-SDA

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Around 150 free drinking water points will be available to festivalgoers, organisers said in a press release. As well as a filled half-litre bottle, visitors may also bring an additional empty PET bottle with a capacity of up to 1.5 litres.

According to the press release, water misting systems will also be used for the first time in front of the main stage and at the tent stage. Organisers are also considering moving the first afternoon concerts from the main stage to the covered tent stage, which would ensure a more comfortable start for acts and audience.

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