Bern will mark Swiss game with all night drinking

Wednesday, 16 July 2025 06:30

The City of Bern will be celebrating the outcome of Switzerland’s game against Spain on Friday – no matter what the outcome.

The city has announced a ‘Freinacht’- or Free Night.

That means all the normal regulations on how long bars can stay open will be lifted and the drinks can continue to flow all night long.

In a statement, the City says ‘the outstanding performance of the Swiss women’s team will be celebrated with a night of fun’.

The game will even interrupt the music at the Gurten Festival – one of the stages will have a large screen set up, so festival goers won’t miss out.

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