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Grand Casino Bern
The casino of the Swiss federal city in the Kursaal Bern, with the Swiss Jackpot, a poker room and its own online casino 7melons.ch.
📍 Bern | 🏛️ A-Licence (unlimited stakes) | 🗓️ Opened 2002 | ✓ Updated: July 6, 2026
At a glance
| Address | Kornhausstrasse 3, 3013 Bern |
| Canton | Bern |
| Licence | A-Licence (unlimited stakes) |
| Phone | +41 31 339 55 55 |
| Website | Visit official website |
| Admission | CHF 10 including a welcome drink at the Crazy Daisy Kitchen Bar; on Ladies Thursday, women enter free all day (valid ID required) |
| Dress code | Smart casual; neat clothing is requested, but a jacket and tie are not mandatory. Vest tops, flip-flops and certain types of headwear are not permitted. |
| Minimum age | 18 |
| Parking | The Kursaal complex has its own car park with around 240 spaces; further car parks such as Metro Parking and Rathaus Parking are nearby. |
| Opened | 2002 |
| Operator | Grand Casino Kursaal Bern AG (part of the Kursaal Bern group; partnership with Casinos Austria International) |
| Wheelchair accessible | Not specified |
| Payment methods | ✓ Cash CHF Play is in Swiss francs; cash can be exchanged at the cash desk. |
Opening Hours
| Day | Opening hours |
|---|---|
| Sun–Thu | 12:00 – 02:00 |
| Fri–Sat | 12:00 – 04:00 |
| Table games | daily from 18:00 |
Open 365 days a year; on New Year's Eve there is the Crazy Silvester special with a set menu at the Crazy Daisy Kitchen Bar. Last admission 30 minutes before closing.
Games on offer
306 slot machines
Jackpots: Around 20 jackpot systems, including the Swiss Jackpot, one of the largest casino jackpots in Europe, which at times has exceeded CHF 2.6 million. There is also Jackpot Mania with Mini, Midi and Super jackpots (up to CHF 100,000) as well as the Blazing 7's jackpot.
| Game | Minimum bet | Maximum bet | Tables |
|---|---|---|---|
| American roulette | – | – | 8 |
| Blackjack | – | – | 5 |
| Ultimate Texas Hold'em | – | – | – |
| Punto banco | – | – | – |
| Dice Ball | – | – | – |
Poker room
Cash games
| Variant | Blinds | Min. buy-in |
|---|---|---|
| No Limit Texas Hold'em | 5/5 | 200 |
Tournaments
| Tournament | When | Buy-in |
|---|---|---|
| Poker Series Monthly Tournament | monthly, start 19:00 | CHF 300 + 30 |
The Grand Casino Bern is one of the most active poker venues in Switzerland. The main game is Texas Hold'em, with Omaha also on offer. Alongside regular cash games, the popular Poker Series runs monthly tournaments; advance registration is recommended.
Getting there & location
The casino is around 10 minutes' walk from Bern main station, or an easy ride on tram line 9 to the Kursaal stop right outside the building. Numerous other tram and bus lines (including 3, 5, 12, 20, 21, 28 and 30) stop nearby.
Take the A1/A6 motorway to the Bern-Wankdorf exit, then head towards the centre following the signs for Kursaal. The casino is on the edge of the city centre, directly above the Aare opposite the old town.
Hotel & Restaurants
| Restaurant / Bar | Cuisine | Price range |
|---|---|---|
| Crazy Daisy Kitchen Bar | Restaurant and cocktail bar right on the gaming floor in 1920s American style, hot food served until closing | CHF 20–60 |
| Meridiano | Gourmet restaurant in the Kursaal, awarded one Michelin star | $$$ |
| Giardino | Italian restaurant in the Kursaal with seasonal menus | $$ |
Hotels nearby
| Hotel | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Swissôtel Kursaal Bern (formerly Hotel Allegro) | in the same building complex | Check prices |
| Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa | approx. 1 km (near the main station) | Check prices |
| Hotel Savoy Bern | approx. 1 km | Check prices |
Events & Promotions
| Event / Promotion | Date | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Ladies Thursday | every Thursday | Women enter the Grand Casino Bern free of charge all day; several times a year there is also a big Ladies Night with an aperitif, styling and a just-for-fun casino. |
| Poker Series Monthly Tournament | monthly | Tournament of the in-house Poker Series with a CHF 300 + 30 buy-in, a 20,000-chip starting stack and a prize pool of around CHF 12,000. |
| Crazy Silvester | 31 December | New Year's Eve package with a multi-course menu at the Crazy Daisy Kitchen Bar and casino entry. |
Frequently asked questions
How much does entry to the Grand Casino Bern cost?
Entry costs CHF 10 and includes a welcome drink at the Crazy Daisy Kitchen Bar. On Ladies Thursday, women enter free all day. You need to be at least 18 and present valid official ID.
What are the opening hours of the Grand Casino Bern?
Sunday to Thursday from 12:00 to 02:00, Friday and Saturday from 12:00 to 04:00. The table games open daily at 18:00, and last admission is 30 minutes before closing.
Is there a dress code?
Yes, smart casual: neat clothing is expected, but a jacket and tie are not compulsory. Vest tops, flip-flops and certain types of headwear are not permitted.
Where can you park at the Grand Casino Bern?
The Kursaal complex has its own car park with around 240 spaces. Alternatively, further car parks such as Metro Parking and Rathaus Parking are nearby. Tram line 9 stops right at the Kursaal stop.
Can you play poker at the Grand Casino Bern?
Yes, the casino offers regular cash games (mainly No Limit Texas Hold'em) and the monthly Poker Series tournaments. Advance registration is recommended for tournaments.
Does the Grand Casino Bern have an online casino?
Yes. With 7melons.ch, Grand Casino Kursaal Bern AG has operated its own ESBK-regulated online casino for players resident in Switzerland since September 2020.
History & Background
The Kursaal Bern has been a centre for entertainment, conferences and dining in the Swiss federal city for more than a century. Even before Swiss gambling law was liberalised, the then-permitted game of boule was offered here. Under the new Gambling Act, the Federal Council granted Grand Casino Kursaal Bern AG a Type A licence in October 2001, and on 6 July 2002 the Grand Casino Bern opened its doors in the Kursaal. Since then the venue has established itself as a fixture with the Swiss Jackpot, an active poker area and the Crazy Daisy Kitchen Bar. In September 2020 it moved into legal online gambling with 7melons.ch. The Kursaal Bern group's licences for Bern (Type A) and Neuchâtel (Type B) have been renewed by the Federal Council for a further 20 years, securing the casino into the 2040s.
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