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Bern

Switzerland
Arcaded streets, river bends and quiet Swiss charm
From UK
1h 40min
Airport โ†’ City
125 km / 1h 20min
Day Budget
GBP 110-170
1h 40min
Flight Time
To Zurich from London
125 km
Airport Distance
~1h 20min to centre
CHF
Currency
Swiss Franc
25 C
Summer
Warm and comfortable
GBP 110-170
Day Budget
Mid-range traveller
Jun-Sep
Best Time
Long days and river swims
Type C/J
Power Plugs
230V ยท UK adapter needed

What to see & do

UNESCO Old Town
Arcades, towers and fountains
Aare River
Clear water and city loops
Zytglogge
Medieval clock tower
BearPark
City emblem riverside enclosure
Rosengarten
Best skyline viewpoint

From airport to city

BRN
Zurich Airport
Gateway to the city
Bern is commonly reached by direct Swiss rail from Zurich Airport.
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Train
Frequent direct services to Bern
1h 15min
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Car Hire
Fast motorway route
1h 30min
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Private Transfer
Door-to-door premium option
1h 30min

Where to eat

Kornhauskeller
Swiss
Historic Hall

Swiss classics served in a dramatic vaulted cellar beneath the Kornhaus.

Della Casa
Bernese
Classic

Longstanding local stop for rosti and hearty Bernese comfort dishes.

Restaurant Rosengarten
Modern Swiss
Viewpoint

Reliable dining with sweeping city views from the rose garden terrace.

Lorenzini
Italian
Elegant

Polished downtown option for pasta and seafood in a refined setting.

Altes Tramdepot
Brewpub
Craft Beer

House-brewed beer and casual plates with one of Bern's best outlooks.

Gelateria di Berna
Dessert
Local Favourite

Excellent artisan gelato worth queuing for during warm afternoons.

Experiences

Old Town Arcades Walk
Historic
Free
2 hrs

Discover arcaded streets, fountains and medieval towers on foot.

Einstein Museum
Museum
GBP 14
1.5 hrs

Engaging exhibits on Einstein's Bern years and scientific legacy.

Aare Riverside Loop
Scenic Walk
Free
2 hrs

Gentle loop with river views, bridges and neighbourhood parks.

Rosengarten
Viewpoint
Free
1 hr

Classic postcard viewpoint across Bern's old-town peninsula.

Zentrum Paul Klee
Art
GBP 20
2 hrs

Major collection of Paul Klee's works in a striking modern building.

BearPark Visit
Family
Free
45 min

Short stop at the riverside enclosure tied to Bern's city symbol.

Accommodation

Premium GBP 320+/night
Hotel Bellevue Palace

Iconic five-star hotel with formal service and central access.

Government quarter
River views
Classic luxury
Mid-Range GBP 170-240/night
Hotel Savoy Bern

Well-located modern option for short city breaks and rail access.

Near station
Modern rooms
Walkable
Budget GBP 85-130/night
Prize by Radisson, Bern City

Clean, simple and affordable with easy public transport to old town.

New build
Tram links
Value

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