{"id":12004714,"date":"2026-01-22T11:30:39","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T10:30:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/seminarhotels-schweiz.com\/de\/?p=12004714"},"modified":"2026-01-22T11:30:39","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T10:30:39","slug":"eishockey-wm-2026-in-der-schweiz-zuerich-fribourg-und-ganz-viel-mehr-dazwischen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bern-seminarhotels.ch\/en\/news\/ice-hockey-world-championship-2026-in-switzerland\/","title":{"rendered":"Ice Hockey World Championship 2026 in Switzerland: Zurich, Fribourg \u2013 and so much more in between"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In May 2026, Switzerland will become the meeting point for the international ice hockey elite for just over two weeks: the IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship is coming back \u2013 loud, fast and emotional. And the best part: with two host cities, the tournament is ideal to combine with a discovery trip through Western Switzerland and the Swiss Plateau.<\/p>\n<p>The key facts at a glance:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>When? 15 to 31 May 2026<\/li>\n<li>Where? Zurich (Swiss Life Arena) and Fribourg (BCF Arena)<\/li>\n<li>How many teams? 16 national teams<\/li>\n<li>How many games? A total of 64 games<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zuerich-seminarhotels.ch\/en\/\">Zurich<\/a> brings big-city energy and international flair; Fribourg wins you over with charm, proximity and that typical \u201ceverything is within walking distance\u201d feel. Two arenas, two atmospheres \u2013 and the same World Championship pulse everywhere.<\/p>\n<h2>Why the 2026 tournament is especially worth extending<\/h2>\n<p>If you are already travelling for the World Championship, it is well worth adding a few extra days. Because between Zurich and Fribourg, there is not simply \u201ctransit\u201d, but one of Switzerland\u2019s most varied regions \u2013 ideal for day trips or a couple of additional nights before the first puck drop or after finals weekend.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Here are a few ideas for how you can combine ice hockey and Swiss experiences in a well-balanced way:<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Murten: postcard-perfect old town and lakeside time<\/h3>\n<p>Murten is perfect for a relaxed World Championship day without a game. Stroll through the old town lanes, walk along the town walls, and then treat yourself to a coffee with a view of the lake. After an intense overtime night, Murten is exactly the right place to slow down again.<\/p>\n<h3>Neuch\u00e2tel (Neuenburg): a Riviera feel by the lake<\/h3>\n<p>On Lake Neuch\u00e2tel, many things feel a little more southern: the light, the waterfront promenade, the presence of the water everywhere. The old town is compact and charming \u2013 perfect if you want to consciously take the pace down between two matchdays.<\/p>\n<h3>Yverdon-les-Bains: lake, history and wellness<\/h3>\n<p>Yverdon-les-Bains combines a lakeside setting, historic character and \u2013 depending on what you are looking for \u2013 a feel-good programme with thermal baths. If your legs (and your voice) are tired from cheering, it is an ideal addition to your World Championship stay.<\/p>\n<h3>Bern: UNESCO old town, the Aare and capital-city flair<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bern-seminarhotels.ch\/en\/\">Bern<\/a> is a day trip that is worth it even if you only have a single day. Explore the arcades, the Federal Palace and the loops of the Aare \u2013 and enjoy everything from cosy to modern when it comes to food. A day trip is easy to slot in and still feels like a highlight of its own city break.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Example itinerary for your World Championship trip<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Your trip around the 2026 tournament could look like this:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>2\u20133 days in Zurich: attend games and explore Zurich (lake, old town, culinary hotspots, viewpoints)<\/li>\n<li>Continue to Fribourg: experience games and enjoy the atmospheric old town<\/li>\n<li>In between, 1\u20132 day trips: Murten or Bern (or both, if you like)<\/li>\n<li>To finish: Neuch\u00e2tel or Yverdon-les-Bains for lake time and relaxation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Ice Hockey World Championship 2026 is not just a sporting event \u2013 it is an invitation to experience Switzerland between Zurich and Fribourg as part of the journey: two host cities, 16 teams, big em\u043etions \u2013 and in between, places that can make your stay noticeably richer.<\/p>\n<p><!-- notionvc: 477f4777-c829-4289-b0c6-794c48f5e7ec --><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In May 2026, Switzerland will become the meeting point for the international ice hockey elite for just over two weeks: the IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship is coming back \u2013 loud, fast and emotional. 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