With record summer temperatures, the BERNEXPO site became the largest meeting place for the Swiss sports, health, and outdoor scene from June 13 to 15. The first MUV-Festival attracted around 10,700 visitors. The hot weather conditions put visitors, exhibitors, and organizers alike to the test. The absolute highlight of the weekend was the IFSC Boulder World Cup, which was held in the Festhalle for the first time and created an exciting atmosphere.

For three days, the BERNEXPO site was all about exercise, health, and the outdoors. The first-ever MUV-Festival impressed with an interactive program: visitors of all ages could try out numerous offerings, learn new things, and exchange ideas with experts. The new format was well received: "The great atmosphere and enthusiastic participation show that we have addressed a real need with the MUV-Festival. The record-breaking temperatures posed a challenge, especially for our exhibitors and visitors in the outdoor area. It is all the more gratifying that many actively participated and joined in despite the heat. We are excited to be developing the format further," said festival director Nora Kühne.

There were opportunities to get active in all the festival's themed areas. The Hirslanden Health Center's free health checkups proved very popular. In keeping with the Bouldering World Cup, visitors were able to test their skills on the climbing wall and the BoulderBlok and received valuable firsthand tips in a workshop with Petra Klingler, Bouldering World Champion and Ice Climbing World Cup winner. The daily fitness sessions also motivated numerous exercise enthusiasts to participate. The diverse program was complemented by a food market offering healthy, protein-rich snacks.

The IFSC Boulder World Cup was the undisputed sporting highlight of the weekend. Festival tickets also provided access to the bouldering competitions, which many visitors took advantage of. They followed the qualifications and finals, cheered loudly on the athletes, and admired the top performances of the international bouldering elite. The new Festhalle provided a dignified and atmospheric setting for the World Cup – and demonstrated its potential as a venue for top-class sporting events. In the thrilling final competitions, Erin McNeice (GBR) prevailed in the women's competition, and Yufei Pan (CHN) took the victory in the men's competition – an impressive conclusion to an unforgettable event.

The new hall has proven itself very successful. Luca Graf, Head of the Sports Department at BERNEXPO, is very satisfied: "The atmosphere in the Festhalle was truly exceptional. We received particularly enthusiastic feedback from the athletes. This fills us with great pride and motivates us to build on this foundation and take the next step."

The next MUV-Festival – including the IFSC Boulder World Cup – will take place in Bern from May 22 to 24, 2026.