10 Days in Bern: Exploring Ancient Marvels and Indulging in Authentic Pizza

Tessa Gray

24 Nov 2023

Join me on a thrilling 10-day adventure to Bern, Switzerland! Discover the rich history of the city, visit iconic landmarks, and indulge in mouthwatering pizza. Get ready for an unforgettable journey filled with excitement and cultural immersion.

Trip to Bern

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Majestic Cathedrals and Scenic Cafés

$36

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

2 - 3 min

Directions

Gothic cathedral topped with 100m-high spire, known for its 1400s stained glass & sculptured portal.

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

12 - 17 min

Directions

Small hilltop park with a lawn area, monuments & a music pavilion, plus scenic city views.

11:30 AM - 12:15 PM

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Free

3 - 4 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$36

Day 2Bears, Gardens, and Delicious Pizzas

$58

$ 4

Hilly park incorporating a 19th-century bear pit, now home to many brown bears, the city's symbol.

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

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12 - 17 min

Directions

Tranquil city park known for its floral diversity, sweeping city views, playground & restaurant.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

5 - 6 min

Directions

Ice hockey arena home of SC Bern, with 5000-seat capacity, hosting live music & sport event program.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$13

4 - 6 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$39

Day 3Artistic Delights and Authentic Asian Cuisine

$55

Art museum with 2 exhibition halls showing paintings, drawings & watercolours by Paul Klee.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$25

8 - 11 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$30

Day 4Museums, Zoos, and Exquisite Cava

$59

Museum with 1920s life-sized dioramas of animal habitats, plus geology exhibition & café.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$13

11 - 16 min

Directions

Opened in 1937, this animal park on 15 hectares offers a petting zoo, a vivarium & a bear park.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$19

24 - 35 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$27

Day 5Sun, Art, and Irresistible Pizza

$43

This busy, city hub for swimming has several pools, grass lawns & a backdrop of historic buildings.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

8 - 12 min

Directions

Art collection with events including public tours, art lunches & 'art sitting' for elderly visitors.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$13

3 - 4 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$30

Day 6UNESCO Heritage and Heavenly Food

$36

UNESCO World Heritage Site with arcaded walkways, fountains & Switzerland's tallest cathedral.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

1 - 2 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$36

Day 7Panoramic Views and Graffiti Vibes

$43

$ 4

Lush mountain park with an observation tower, hiking trails, a playground & other attractions.

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

13 - 16 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$43

Day 8Einstein's Legacy, Clock Towers, and Cultural Hub

$60

Second-floor flat rented by Albert Einstein in the 1900s with period furniture, books & photographs.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$13

3 - 4 min

Directions

Clock tower, reconstructed in 1405, with mechanical moving figures on the hour & astronomical clock.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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$13

2 - 3 min

Directions

This 18th-century grain storage building now houses eateries, a library & art exhibition space.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

3 - 4 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$35

Day 9History, Politics, and Trendy Café Culture

$60

Bernisches Historisches Museum / Einstein Museum

Museum on Swiss cultural history with archaeological & ethnographical objects from the Stone Age on.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$19

8 - 12 min

Directions

Bicameral, cupola-topped parliamentary assembly building with a viewing gallery & guided tours.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

4 - 6 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$41

Day 10Botanical Gardens and Cozy Cafés

$20

Botanical garden established in 1860 featuring thousands of plant species in greenhouses & outdoors.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

3 - 4 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$20

Budget breakdown: $476 In total

Activities & Food:$469

Transport:$8