Bern

Bern

Things to Do in Bern

17 curated spots from Bern itineraries

Activities & Attractions (10)

Aare River Float
Doafternoon

Aare River Float

Enter the turquoise river near BearPark, float 3km to Marzili (summer).

1h 30m
Free
BearPark
Doafternoon

BearPark

Observe Bern's symbol bears in their natural Aare enclosure from bridges.

45m
Free
Bern Münster
Doevening

Bern Münster

Tour the Gothic **religious site** and climb tower for city panoramas.

1h 15m
$10
Einstein House
Doafternoon

Einstein House

Quick visit to the physicist's former apartment and exhibit.

45m
$8
Federal Palace
Domorning

Federal Palace

Exterior views of Swiss government building and parliament guards.

45m
Free
Museum of Fine Arts Bern
Doafternoon

Museum of Fine Arts Bern

Swiss and European art collections in elegant halls.

1h 30m
$18
PostFinance Arena
Doevening

PostFinance Arena

Catch SCL Tigers ice hockey game (check schedule; bus 5, 15min).

3h
$30-50
Rosengarten
Domorning

Rosengarten

Short uphill walk to rose gardens with epic Old Town overlooks.

1h
Free
Zentrum Paul Klee
Doafternoon

Zentrum Paul Klee

Wave-like museum housing 4,000 Klee works; tram back to center (10min).

2h
$22
Zytglogge Clock Tower
Domorning

Zytglogge Clock Tower

Watch the hourly chime show and tour the medieval mechanisms inside.

1h
$10 or Free

Restaurants & Food (7)

Café de la Gare
Eatmorning

Café de la Gare

Simple croissants, yogurt, and coffee en route to Gurten.

45m
$10-14 per person
Gurten Restaurant
Eatafternoon

Gurten Restaurant

Panoramic terrace with raclette and salads.

1h
$18-25 per person
Hollyfood Take-away
Eatmorning

Hollyfood Take-away

Fresh pastries, coffee, and Swiss rösti; grab-and-go with seating.

45m
$10-15 per person
Kornhauskeller
Eatmorning

Kornhauskeller

Hearty muesli, cheeses, and coffee in historic vaulted cellars.

1h
$12-18 per person
Marzili Tavern
Eatevening

Marzili Tavern

Riverside Swiss fondue and raclette with cozy terrace.

1h 30m
$20-25 per person
Tempel Bern
Eatafternoon

Tempel Bern

Vegetarian Tibetan momos and salads in a relaxed cafe.

45m
$10-15 per person
Westside Food Stalls
Eatevening

Westside Food Stalls

Quick Swiss pretzels, sausages near arena pre-game.

45m
$10-15 per person

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