Bern
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Overview
Annual Rev
CHF24.5k
12 mo avg
↑5%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
40%
12 mo avg
↓9%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
CHF144
12 mo avg
↑27%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
33 days
12 mo avg
↓7 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
CHF44
12 mo avg
↓14%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Bern market data as of September 2026. Data covers Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com listings. Values are seasonally influenced; rounding applied for readability.
Revenue per listing by bedroom
Bedroom count:
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4+
Short-term rental supply growth
Performance metrics by bedroom
Bedrooms
Annual Rev
Supply
Revenue boost by amenity
| Amenity | Listings With | Revenue Boost | Revenue With | Revenue Without |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sauna | — | +CHF 20,308 | — | — |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 2• (•%) | 🔒 +CHF 1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 CHF 5•••• | 🔒 CHF 3•••• |
| Pool | 🔒 3• (•%) | 🔒 +CHF 1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 CHF 4•••• | 🔒 CHF 3•••• |
| Air conditioning | 🔒 9• (••%) | 🔒 +CHF 1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 CHF 4•••• | 🔒 CHF 3•••• |
| Gym | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +CHF 6••• (+••%) | 🔒 CHF 4•••• | 🔒 CHF 3•••• |
| Ski | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +CHF 6••• (+••%) | 🔒 CHF 4•••• | 🔒 CHF 3•••• |
| Lake Access | 🔒 8• (••%) | 🔒 +CHF 5••• (+••%) | 🔒 CHF 3•••• | 🔒 CHF 3•••• |
| Bicycles | 🔒 4• (•%) | 🔒 +CHF 5••• (+••%) | 🔒 CHF 3•••• | 🔒 CHF 3•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +CHF 4••• (+••%) | 🔒 CHF 3•••• | 🔒 CHF 3•••• |
| TV | 🔒 5•• (••%) | 🔒 +CHF 4••• (+••%) | 🔒 CHF 3•••• | 🔒 CHF 3•••• |
| Washing Machine | 🔒 5•• (••%) | 🔒 +CHF 3••• (+••%) | 🔒 CHF 3•••• | 🔒 CHF 3•••• |
Nightly rate by day of week
Occupancy rate by day of week
Listings by channel
Listings by rental type
Listings by amenities
Listings by size
4+ bedrooms (0%)
Listings by availability
Length of stay by bedroom
1 bedroom (5.1 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.9 nights)
2 bedrooms (4.8 nights)
3 bedrooms (4.7 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (CHF 159)
3 bedrooms (CHF 116)
2 bedrooms (CHF 96)
1 bedroom (CHF 74)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (59%)
Independent hosts (41%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Bern market averaged 1,238 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 4% from a year earlier and up 20% over two years.
An average Bern listing earns CHF21K/year. High-performing listings earn CHF46K, while low-performing listings earn CHF10K.
Average occupancy in Bern is 37%, producing RevPAR of CHF39 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Bern, at CHF42K.
Rules vary across Bern. Bern: Moderate. Registration required, cantonal tourism tax applies. Some municipalities restrict STRs in residential zones. Enforcement varies by district, generally moderate with complaint-based action. Interlaken: Lenient. Tourism tax registration needed. Few restrictions due to tourism focus. Light enforcement, market-driven regulation. Thun: Moderate. Municipal registration and tourism tax required. Residential zone restrictions possible. Moderate enforcement, primarily complaint-driven with occasional proactive checks. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Bern Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has declined 4% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 25%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.
RevPAR is highest in August and July; it is lowest in January and February.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (99%), Internet (94%), Heating (92%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Air Conditioning (+19%), Lake Access (+17%), Bbq (+12%).
Average daily rate in Bern is CHF158, up 36% year-over-year. Rates peak in July and are lowest in January.
Guests in Bern book an average of 32 days in advance, down 11% from last year. Booking windows range from 31 days for 1-bedroom listings to 38 days for 3-bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Sunday. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Monday. Weekend occupancy is 8% higher than weekday occupancy.