Bern (City)

ABOVE: Untertorbrücke over the River Aare in Bern, Switzerland.

Bern Travel Articles

Bear Pits of Bern switzerlandforvisitors.com
An illustrated article on the Swiss capital's Bärengruben, which are located just across the river from the medieval city center.

Bern Airport (Flughafen Bern-Belp) switzerlandforvisitors.com
If you're headed for Bern or the Bernese Oberland from London, Amsterdam, or a handful of other European cities, the Swiss capital's airport is worth investigating.

Bern's Münster (Cathedral) switzerlandforvisitors.com
After you've seen the carvings and stained-glass windows, climb the tower for a panoramic view of Switzerland's capital city.

Marzili switzerlandforvisitors.com
In the summertime, grab your bathing suit and catch the funicular to a riverside swimming area below Switzerland's Parliament.

Swiss Parliament switzerlandforvisitors.com
When it's raining outside, the Federal Assembly chamber offers the best alpine view in Switzerland.

Bern Onion Market switzerlandforvisitors.com
Come for the onions, stay for the confetti battle at the Zibile-Märit on the fourth Monday of November.

Hotel Restaurant Goldener Schlüssel switzerlandforvisitors.com
For location and price, this hotel in the Swiss capital's medieval center is hard to beat. Rooms are on the austere side, but you'll get an excellent breakfast in the hotel's attractive restaurant.

More Tourist Information

Bern Tourism
Scroll down to the "General Information" section, then use the links for info on sightseeing, accommodations, etc.

Die Stadt Bern
If you read German, take some time to explore the city of Bern's Web site.

Accommodations

See Venere: Bern's discount hotel listings and the accommodation directory at Bern Tourism.

Breweries

Brauerei Felsenau
View the Bernese brew before your visit.

Church

St. Ursula's Church, Bern
Since 1906, this Anglican congregation has been serving English-speaking Christians of all denominations.

Events/Entertainment

espace.ch
Find listings for concerts, movies, sports, and other events. In German, but you can translate with AltaVista.

Map

Bern City Maps
These maps are from the city's tourism site, Berninfo.com.

Museums

Kunstmuseum Bern
The city's art collection got started in 1821; the current building dates back to 1879.

Natural History Museum Bern
Mounted specimens include Barry, the world's most famous St. Bernard.

Other Bern Pages

Swiss Cantons/Regions Index

Home

Copyright © 1996-2008 Cheryl and Durant Imboden and their licensors.
All rights reserved.

Privacy Policy