Summer Venues with Outdoor Areas: 10 Ideas for Open-Air Events

As soon as temperatures rise, the most beautiful events take place outdoors. An apéro on the terrace, a company celebration in the garden, a wedding ceremony under open skies: summer is there to be enjoyed, and the right venue makes all the difference. We have compiled ten Swiss event venues with genuine outdoor areas, each of which can be enquired about directly on EventButler. This is a selection, not a complete list – you'll find many more in the venue overview.

A charming event venue set in greenery, just a few minutes from the outskirts of Bern. The centrepiece for summer is the large garden, where even an outdoor civil ceremony can be held. For up to 100 guests, ideal for weddings and private celebrations. To bloomeventhaus.

Celebrate in the heart of the magnificent Merian Gardens: terraces and historic glasshouses create a backdrop of greenery rather than walls. For groups of around 20 to 270 guests, from intimate gatherings to larger celebrations. To the listing in the Merian Gardens.

A summer venue in the truest sense: the Bella Veranda is a rooftop terrace above Bellevue with a Mediterranean flair, made for stylish events above the rooftops of Zurich. As it is a seasonal summer format, this is the address for events that thrive on fine weather.

Located directly on the Spiez Bay on Lake Thun. Three terraces with a total of 120 outdoor seats are available for open-air events, while indoors there is room for several hundred guests. The combination of lake, mountain panorama and sweeping terraces makes Hotel Seaside a strong choice for summer celebrations and weddings in the Bernese Oberland.

High above the city on the Uetliberg, the large panoramic terrace offers a 180-degree view of Zurich, the lake, and the Alps. In summer, guests are served outdoors, and there is even a barbecue ring under open skies for convivial gatherings. For banquets and celebrations with a far-reaching view in the literal sense: Hotel & Restaurant UTO KULM.

Celebrate in the Graubünden mountains: Restaurant Fastatsch offers a large terrace surrounded by alpine meadows with an open beechwood fire, complemented by gardens and a mountain panorama. For celebrations of up to 230 guests. To the Valbella Resort.

Nestled within a Mediterranean parkland on Lake Lucerne, with a terrace, expansive park, and views of the lake and Rigi. From an outdoor civil ceremony with lake views to an apéro in the park, much of the event can be moved outside. To FloraAlpina.

A prime spot above Lake Lucerne: on the Scala Terrace and in the summer Beach Club, celebrations take place under open skies from May to September, with views across the lake, the city, and the mountains. To the Art Deco Hotel Montana.

High above the city on the woodland edge of the Zürichberg, with views of Zurich, the lake, and the Alps. In summer, the inviting garden terrace beckons, along with the seasonal Jardin Pop Up featuring outdoor barbecues in the greenery. A historic Art Nouveau building with a modern extension, ideal for weddings and banquets above the city's rooftops. To the Sorell Hotel Zürichberg.

A moated castle dating from the 13th century, framed by a water-filled moat and a well-kept castle grounds. The garden terrace and park are available for outdoor events, accommodating up to 145 guests. A fairy-tale setting for weddings and banquets: Weiherschloss Bottmingen.

Making your summer plans a success

Two things are worthwhile for any outdoor venue: firstly, a weather plan B – the best summer venues have an indoor area to which the event can be moved in the event of rain, so clarify this early on. Secondly, book in good time, as terraces and gardens are quickly taken during the warmer months.

And because it gets hot in summer, catering needs to be thought through: a food truck provides fuss-free outdoor dining, while a drinks truck or bar catering keeps your guests refreshed with cool drinks right at the event.

These ten are just the beginning. You'll find more event venues with outdoor areas throughout Switzerland in the venue overview on EventButler.