Best Padel Courts in Bern

Padel arrived in Bern later than in Zurich or Geneva: the first court in the greater Bern area only opened in 2023. The scene is still small, and most places to play are padel courts added to established tennis and racket sports clubs, many of them open to non-members through online booking apps. Here are the best places to play padel in and around the Swiss capital.

1. oro sport Bern:

• Location: Mettlenwaldweg 19, 3037 Herrenschwanden, just north of Bern above the Aare.
• Facilities: 3 indoor padel courts inside a sports centre that also has tennis, squash and badminton courts and a small gym.
• Services: Racket rental on site, balls sold in the shop, a tennis academy, physiotherapy and massage, and late opening hours on weekdays.
• Booking and Contact: Book through their website oro sport Bern or call +41 31 307 33 33

2. TC Rotweiss Bern:

• Location: Thunplatz 15, Bern, on the edge of the Dählhölzli forest, a short ride from the old town.
• Facilities: 1 panoramic padel court in a garden setting, alongside 6 clay tennis courts and a wooden clubhouse.
• Services: The padel court is open to the public, not only to club members, and was the first padel court in the Bern region when it opened in 2023.
• Booking and Contact: Book via the GotCourts app, find details on their website TC Rotweiss Bern or call +41 31 352 41 10

3. TC Wohlensee:

• Location: Aaraweg 4, 3032 Hinterkappelen, on the shore of Lake Wohlen, just west of Bern.
• Facilities: 2 padel courts alongside 6 tennis courts.
• Services: Guests can book the padel courts online and collect the key with a code sent in the booking confirmation; tennis schools run lessons on site.
• Booking and Contact: Book via Playtomic or call +41 31 901 07 77

4. Tennisclub Neufeld:

• Location: Neubrückstrasse 133, 3012 Bern, in the Neufeld area north of the city centre.
• Facilities: 1 outdoor padel court with LED floodlights, plus tennis and pickleball courts and a bistro terrace.
• Services: Racket and ball rental on site; guests can book the court from April to October, while members can play year-round.
• Booking and Contact: Book via the GotCourts app, with details on their website Tennisclub Neufeld

Conclusion

Bern's padel scene is young but growing, with a mix of indoor courts for year-round play and outdoor courts in green, relaxed tennis club settings. Most venues let non-members book online, so visitors can easily fit a match into a trip to the Swiss capital. Expect the number of courts to keep rising as the sport catches up with the rest of Switzerland.