Bern is truly picturesque city in Switzerland.
For me and my boyfriend, it was an obvious stop as we wanted to see the capital city and absorb the culture through an authentic Swiss atmosphere. It was one of the stops on our 9 days road trip around Switzerland and you can find our tips 🔽
What will you find below:
🅿️Parking
👀 Must see places
🤤 Food
🍻 Bars
✈️ Airport transfer
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Parking🚗
In Switzerland, parking in parking houses is generally very expensive and varies from 0.5-4 CHF/hour. On the other side parking on streets is not that easy either, as many streets offer only a LIMITED amount of time for parking.
However, if that is a fit for you, then I have a travel hack.
You can easily buy a parking disc at petrol stations (the price of approx. 4 CHF) which will allow you to park in blue zones for a limited amount of time for FREE. The only thing you need to do is to set a time of your arrival. The use of a disc in blue zones is obligatory by law.
This "hack" can be applied to other Swiss cities as well. More about blue zones and parking below🔽:
Must see places
Zytglogge
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Beautiful medieval tower from the year 1405 with its stunning astronomical clock. We were lucky as we were passing by at the time a little play was going on. Later we did a little research and this spectacular little act goes every hour.
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The Parliament Building
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You cannot miss this magnificent building. It is indeed the heart of Switzerland's democracy. It is the seat of the parliament of Switzerland and the government of the country. If you are lucky and you plan to visit Bern on the 1st of August, you will be able to enter the building for free, as it is the Swiss National Day.
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The Cathedral of Bern
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The Bern Münster Cathedral of St. Vincent is the most stunning late-Gothic building in the city. We definitely recommend climbing up to the tower where you will come across a beautiful view of the whole city and Kirchenfeldbrücke in particular. The ticket is about 6€.
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Kramgasse
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Vibrant street with multiple representing flags sticking out of the walls. At the end of the street, you will come across the Zytglogge (tower with the astronomical clock).
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Einstein House
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Definitely recommended, you can enter a house where the world-famous genius lived from 1903 to 1905. This unique experience gives you an opportunity to feel the atmosphere of the place where the great physicist completely revolutionized our understanding of time and space.
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Where to Eat in Bern?
Kornhauskeller Restaurant & Bar
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This restaurant is a hidden gem since it is so unique. It is located in a large underground cellar that is beautifully decorated with old paintings on the walls. Worth visiting.
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Ristorante Luce
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Amazing Italian restaurant in Bern. Your taste buds will be spoiled.
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Bars🥂
Mr. Pickwick Pub Bern
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Bar with a restaurant. Descent service and a nice atmosphere.
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Old City Irish Pub
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Cozy bar in basement. Live music is a well-known perk of Irish bars.
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Airport transfer✈️
It is quite easy to travel between the airport and the city center. There are several bus and train possibilities. Below you can find a Google Maps link that will help you to navigate yourself when leaving the airport.
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Bern Welcome is a very useful app for buying tickets for public transport. Moreover, it offers you more inspiration about what to see, eat, etc. while staying in Bern.
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