BERN CITY SLACK

Festival

Bern City Slack Festival” 2023 will take place! We're looking forward to the 14. Edition of the biggest Swiss Slackline Festival from the 25th to 27th of August. 

From beginners to movement professionals: Everyone is welcome! Interested newbies can discover the sport and try their hand at balancing on different slacklines. For more experienced slackliners we offer interesting challenges with many extraordinary slacklines. Again there will be workshops on various subjects. With the contests there will be a lot of fun and action! The festival is, as always, free of charge.

Programme

starting at 09:00 as long as supply lasts (only Sat+Sun)
Breakfast for helpers
10:00
Slacklinepark open
13:00-14:00
Helper-lunch
18:30-20:00
Helper-dinner
20:00 (Sonntag schon 16:30)
Slacklinepark closed, entry no longer possible

Beginners’ Workshop: 17:00
14:00-15:00
Fun-Contest “Game of Tag”
17:00-18:00
Workshop: Handstand (Danica), Flow Arts (Tabea), Yoga (Vivi)
ab 18:30
1st Networking EventISA, Swiss Slackline and German Slackline Federation, exchange and taster talks for interested individuals
20:00-21:30
Thai Massage with Fabienne

Beginners’-Workshop: 11:00, 14:00, 17:00
10:00-11:00
Warm-Up Yoga (Fabienne)
11:00-12:30
Rigging Masters Competition
13:00-14:00
Sewing on SLACKATTACK tags with Urs
13:00-15:00
Speedline Masters Qualifying
13:45-14:45
Workshops: Highline Rigging (Sarah), Movement (Ninja), Juggling 4 Hands ( Eveline umd Martina, Prerequ.: solid cascade with 3 Balls)
15:00
Speedline Masters Finals
16:45-17:00
Winners’ ceremony Speedline Masters
17:00-18:00
Workshop: Highline Rescue (Sarah), Slackimprov (Tobi), Juggling Basics (Donat)
ab 19:00
2nd Networking Event ISA, Swiss Slackline and German Slackline Federation
19:30-21:30
Cool Down Yoga with Valeria

Beginners’ workshop: 11:00, 14:00
10:00-11:00
Warm-Up Yoga (Lars)
11:00-12:30
Blindline Contest
12:30-13:30
Workshop: Slackline (Karin), Acro (Olivier), Gear Porn and fancy ways to ascend a rope (Robin)
13:00-14:00
Sewing on SLACKATTACK tags with Urs
14:00
Contest Strongperson
15:30-16:30
Group photo
16:30
Slacklinepark closed, derigging
19:00
Helpers’ Night+Transalp Meeting

Sponsors

Main Partners

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Further sponsors

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Frequently asked questions

The festival is on the Campground Eichholz: Eichholz-Camping Strandweg 49 3084 Wabern www.campingeichholz.ch Overview of the slacklines: slackmap.com
The festival starts on Friday at 10:00 and ends on sunday evening around 17:00
Public transport: The easiest way to reach Eichholz from Bern railway station is by tram 9 in the direction of Wabern, station Eichholz (second to last). Then 600 metres on foot to the Aare. By car: If you are staying overnight with your tent at Camping Eichholz, you will be able to park right next to Eichholz. All others: try to park somewhere in Wabern in the Blue Zone. There is NO possibility to park at the campground unless you sleep there!
There are no entrance fees for the actual slackline festival, we are very grateful for a small donation to cover expenses. The campground's prices can be found here: www.campingeichholz.ch
On the Camping Eichholz, where the festival takes place. Normal prices apply. A reservation to secure your spot is recommended.
From 16 years with your signature at the entrance, younger children must be accompanied by an adult.
Whoever participates in the activity or is on the premises with the tensioned slacklines, has to obey certain rules. Participation is under your own risk. Every slackliner has to sign the waiver on location. Insurance is the participants own responsibility. The slacklines are rigged safely and to the best of our knowledge. The most important rules for an accident-free festival are:
  • All setups may only be manipulated by the organiser (e.g. tensioning and detensioning of slacklines).
  • When a slackline is in use, keep your distance. (Slacklines should never be crossed)
  • Children under the age of 16 need written permission from their parents. The parents are responible to ensure that their children recognise the dangers and are supervised (responsibility is with the parents).
  • Slackliners only mount lines, that are adequate for their skill level. People who can’t manage a short and low line, have no business going on a high longline.
Publibike allows you to rent bikes all around town, perfect for a quick trip to the centre. Guests of the campground get free public transport tickets.