Companies in
Bern

11,933 companies based in Bern — name and year of registration from the commercial register, indexed across 249 industries.

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Burgerliche Ersparniskasse Bern, Genossenschaft

Banks · Since 1901

SavingsPaymentsMortgages

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Kursaal Bern AG

Clubs, Bars & Event Venues · Since 1903

HotelGastronomyEvent and conference venue

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Heidelberg Schweiz AG

Mechanical Engineering Industry · Since 1905

Digital printing systems

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Schweizerischer Maler- und Gipserunternehmer-Verband, Region Bern Genossenschaft

Professional & Trade Associations · Since 1907

MembershipMember servicesConstruction guarantees

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Schweizerische Nationalbank

Banks · Since 1907

Monetary policyCash supply and distributionServices for the Confederation

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Securitas AG Schweizerische Bewachungsgesellschaft

Security Services · Since 1907

Guarding serviceTraffic control and parking serviceReception service

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Bernische Wohnungsgenossenschaft

Housing Cooperatives · Since 1910

Rental apartmentsRental and waiting list applicationVehicle parking spaces

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Bürgerhaus Bern AG

Property Management · Since 1911

Property management

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Gewerkschaft Unia

Professional & Trade Associations · Since 1913

Membership with benefitsLegal protectionAdvice

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Bernische Stiftung Elfenau

NGOs & NPOs · Since 1916

Children's HouseAffordable housing for families and single parentsSupporting projects for children and families

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Jenner-Stiftung

NGOs & NPOs · Since 1916

Social counselling for children and familiesCare and relief support during hospitalisationAdvice on insurance and legal matters

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Stiftung Diaconis

Nursing Homes · Since 1916

Living & CarePalliative CareWork integration

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Stiftung Kunstmuseum Bern

Museums · Since 1916

Museum visitShop

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Weissenheim Bern

Institutions for People with Disabilities · Since 1916

Special-education school programmeSocial-pedagogically supported livingOn-site therapies

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Bernisches Historisches Museum

Cultural & Educational Organizations · Since 1916

Hatha Yoga in LucerneYoga in the MuseumYoga with Isabelle

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FROMARTE Genossenschaft der Schweizer Käsespezialisten

Professional & Trade Associations · Since 1917

AdvocacyQuality managementEnvironment & energy

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Carlo Bernasconi AG

Glass, Ceramics, Stone & Construction Materials Industry · Since 1917

Natural stone works / Bernese sandstoneFloor and wall coverings and staircasesFacades

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Evangelisches Seminar Muristalden Bern

Cultural & Educational Organizations · Since 1917

Compulsory schoolBridging programmesGymnasium

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Leinenweberei Bern AG

Textile & Clothing Industry · Since 1917

Home textiles

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Loeb AG

Supermarkets & Hypermarkets · Since 1918

Department storeLOEB FoodBars & restaurants

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Schweizerische Nationalspende für unsere Soldaten und ihre Familien

Military Associations · Since 1919

Financial support for members of the armed forces and their familiesSupport for military welfare and relief organizationsSupport for projects, events and initiatives for defence will

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Pensionskasse für die Mitarbeitenden der Gruppe Mobiliar

Pension Funds · Since 1919

Pension fund

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Verband Schweiz. Armaturenfabriken (URS)

Professional & Trade Associations · Since 1919

Advocacy for the fittings industryStandardisation, testing and approval proceduresIndustry and organisation relations

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Stiftung Pfadiheime Schweiz

NGOs & NPOs · Since 1919

Scout Lodge DirectoryCampsite DirectorySupport for Local Scout Lodge Operators

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Eisenbahner-Baugenossenschaft Bern

Housing Cooperatives · Since 1919

Housing in residential developmentsApartment listingsRepair service

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SEV - Gewerkschaft des Verkehrspersonals

Professional & Trade Associations · Since 1921

Union member representationProfessional legal protectionPrivate and traffic legal protection

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Baugenossenschaft Aare Bern

Housing Cooperatives · Since 1921

Residential buildingsService apartmentsServiced Apartments

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STADELMANN 1972 AG

Jewelry & Precious Metal Manufacturing · Since 1922

JewelleryTrouvaille: Pre-owned Jewellery and Liquidation StockJewellery Consignment Purchase

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Stiftung Schulkreis Mattenhof-Weissenbühl

Schools · Since 1924

Day careSchool social workInclusive support

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Genossenschaft SRG Bern Freiburg Wallis

Other Service Industries · Since 1925

MembershipInformation, education and discussion eventsMedia and programme discussions

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Shell Lubricants Switzerland AG

Gas Stations · Since 1925

Fuels and AdBlue®Shell Recharge chargingCar care

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Simplex AG Bern

Retail - Stationery & Office Supplies · Since 1926

School backpacksPre-school productsPencil cases

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vatterland ag

Other Service Industries · Since 1929

Meeting roomsSeminar roomsCoworking desks

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Verband der Schweizer Druckindustrie

Professional & Trade Associations · Since 1929

AdvocacyLegal adviceSocial insurance

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Baugesellschaft Monbijou AG

Residential Homes · Since 1929

Supported housingOutpatient socio-therapeutic supportSpecialised housing for online addiction

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Küng AG Bern

Wholesale - Fuels & Petroleum Products · Since 1930

AVIA heating oilAVIA fuelsAVIA lubricants

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Albert-Heim-Stiftung

Museums · Since 1930

Permanent exhibitionsSpecial exhibitions and eventsGuided tours and event offers for groups

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Zumstein & Cie. Inhaber Hertsch & Co.

Publishing · Since 1930

StampsCataloguesAccessories

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Scherler AG, Elektro und Telematik

Plumbing & Building Services · Since 1931

Electrical installationsMaintenance and serviceICT/Communications

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alps - Alpines Museum der Schweiz

Museums · Since 1933

ExhibitionsPlan a visitGuided tours for groups

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Berger AG

Plumbing & Building Services · Since 1933

Heating system installationsSanitary installationsUtility pipework

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Steimle Fenster AG

Interior Construction · Since 1933

Window constructionLift-and-slide doorsWindow service

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Protekta Rechtsschutz-Versicherung AG

Insurance Companies · Since 1933

Private legal expenses insuranceTraffic legal expenses insuranceProperty legal expenses insurance

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Stiftung Heilsarmee Schweiz

NGOs & NPOs · Since 1934

Project supportEmergency shelter staysResidential homes for adults

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Vorsorgestiftung Heilsarmee Schweiz

Pension Funds · Since 1934

Project supportDonations to the Salvation Army Switzerland

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Pensionskasse der Berner Versicherungs-Gruppe Genossenschaft

Pension Funds · Since 1934

BVG Portal

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CHOCOSUISSE, Verband Schweizerischer Schokoladefabrikanten Genossenschaft

Interest Groups · Since 1934

Advocacy for the Swiss Chocolate IndustryStatistics & FiguresTeaching Materials

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Immobiliengesellschaft Weissenstein AG

Property Management · Since 1935

Residential property lettingsCommercial property lettingsProperty portfolio management

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Hermet AG

Online Shops · Since 1936

Sports goods online shop

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Stiftung Kindertagesstätten Bern

Kindergartens & Nurseries · Since 1937

Daycare centresForest daycareForest days

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Bern in figures

11,933CompaniesCommercial register (Zefix) · as of August 26, 2026

249IndustriesNOGA 2025, FSO classification

2017Median year of registrationCommercial register (Zefix) · as of August 26, 2026

17.7 %of the Canton of BernCommercial register (Zefix) · as of August 26, 2026

Industry index

All 204 industries in Bern

Industries with fewer than 5 companies in Bern are not listed.

All industries in Switzerland

IT & Communication1,148

IT Consulting & Services390 Advertising Agencies304 Software Development289 Public Relations Consulting118 Publishing60 Web Portals & Platform Companies50 IT Infrastructure & Cloud36 IT Security27 Telecommunications21 Information & News Services7 Newspapers & Magazines5 Radio & TV Broadcasters5

Retail & Commerce839

Retail - Textiles & Clothing87 Online Shops62 Automotive & Vehicle Trade58 Retail - Food & Luxury Items54 Retail - General Specialty Trade50 Retail - Bicycles & Sports Equipment49 Auto Repair Shops47 Art & Antique Trade42 Wholesale - Food & Luxury Items39 Retail - Beverages & Spirits32 Retail - Books & Media30 Retail - Furniture29 Retail - Health & Cosmetics27 Opticians & Eyewear Retail26 Retail - Electronic Devices26 Wholesale - Beverages & Spirits25 Retail - Watches & Jewelry18 Wholesale - Health & Cosmetic Products16 Wholesale - Machinery & Technical Equipment16 Retail - Flowers & Plants15 Retail - Newspapers & Kiosks13 Wholesale - General Specialty Trade13 Retail - Toys & Baby Products12 Wholesale - Textiles & Clothing11 Retail - Construction & Raw Materials7 Software Trade7 Supermarkets & Hypermarkets7 Wholesale - Chemical & Plastic Products7 Gas Stations6 Retail - Agricultural Materials & Animals6 Retail - Stationery & Office Supplies6 Hearing Acoustics5 Wholesale - Construction & Raw Materials5 Wholesale - Spare Parts & Residual Materials5

Finance & Insurance751

Holding Companies250 Fiduciary Offices190 Pension Funds114 Insurance Brokerage & Consulting45 Financial Services42 Insurance Companies30 External Asset Management23 Funds & Investment Companies17 Private Equity & Venture Capital15 Banks13 FinTech9 Credit Institutions5 Debt Collection Agencies5

Arts, Culture & Recreation729

Hair Salons194 Cultural & Educational Organizations162 Beauty Salons107 Sports & Recreation Instruction74 Wellness & SPA Facilities50 Artists32 Museums27 Tattoo & Piercing Studios18 Leisure Facilities16 Theaters14 Orchestras & Musicians12 Sports Infrastructure7 Natural Parks & Gardens6

Real Estate712

Property Management268 Real Estate Project Development154 Facility Management & Cleaning125 Real Estate Brokerage121 Housing Cooperatives89

Construction & Architecture636

Architecture Firms276 Interior Construction58 General Contractors54 Construction & Project Management53 Civil Engineering Firms43 Horticulture & Landscaping33 Building Maintenance31 Owner's Representative30 Building Construction28 Specialized Construction Activities26 Timber Construction & Carpentry22 Sealing & Insulation15 Civil Engineering13 Site Preparation8

Tourism & Hospitality581

Restaurants344 Clubs, Bars & Event Venues92 Catering73 Travel Agencies55 Hotels30 Accommodation Facilities10 Holiday Apartments & Houses8

Associations & Interest Groups501

NGOs & NPOs290 Professional & Trade Associations135 Interest Groups52 Church Parishes12 Sports Associations6 Tourism Associations5

Industry490

Textile & Clothing Industry77 Medical Technology Industry74 Food Processing66 Printing Companies40 Jewelry & Precious Metal Manufacturing31 Mechanical Engineering Industry29 Beverage Industry26 Pharmaceutical Industry26 Electrical Industry20 Furniture Industry19 Glass, Ceramics, Stone & Construction Materials Industry19 Energy Industry12 General Goods Production10 Cosmetics Industry9 Metal Industry7 Plastics Industry7 Manufacture of IT Hardware6 Watch Industry5

Crafts & Trades387

Painting & Plastering103 Electrical Planning & Installation60 Plumbing & Building Services56 Interior Design & Furnishing42 Flooring & Tiling41 Specialized Construction Installations28 Joinery22 Metal Construction18 Sheet Metal Work13 Roofing10 Glaziery7

Public Administration & Education232

Continuing Education Institutes150 Kindergartens & Nurseries27 Vocational & Secondary Schools20 Driving & Flight Schools18 Schools11 Government Institutions6

Transport & Logistics130

Logistics & Transport Companies56 Taxi Companies24 Moving Companies18 Transport Companies10 Transport Infrastructure Companies9 Mobility Services8 Postal & Courier Services7

Energy & Environment122

Sustainability Sector66 Solar & Photovoltaics29 Waste Management Industry17 Energy Suppliers7

Sports76

Fitness Centers43 Breathwork, Meditation & Yoga Centers22 Miscellaneous Sports Clubs7

Social Services70

Institutions for People with Disabilities41 Residential Homes13 Nursing Homes12

Agriculture & Forestry14

Forestry5

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Bern and surroundings

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Source: commercial register (Zefix) · as of August 26, 2026

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